The New Soft Shoe

July, 1987

Call them huaraches, espadrilles or just good old-fashioned moccasins. They all have one thing in common--no socks. Whether you're at the beach, bicycling or just lazing in a hammock, softly constructed footwear is the perfect alternative to sneakers. Casual basket-weave patterns and the more open weaves let air circulate on a sweltering day; thin suede married to buttery leather or pliable linen is another choice for fancy footwork. Beach neutrals, bright solids and stripes are the colors and p...