Find your new favorite shoes - skimmers.
Contents at a Glance
How to Wear Flat Shoes.
advice from About.com

- Find a color, style, design, etc. that adds spice to your outfit and help you stand out.
- If you prefer simple flats, try dressing up your look with stylish tops, pants, skirts, etc.
- Don't wear flats with a long skirt. Flats can make you look shorter, so try wearing a skirt that is knee-length or higher.
- Capris are perfect with flats, but if you want to wear long pants, make sure they're not too long because you don't want them dragging the ground. Opt for a flare leg over really tight pants to make your look more stylish.
Basic Skimmers
Plaid Skimmers
Betseyville Women's Bianca Skimmer,Yellow,10 M US
Amazon Price: $62.00 (as of 11/25/2009)![]()
Unique and easy-to-wear, the Betseyville Women's Bianca Skimmer adds a fashionable flair to your everyday wardrobe. Featuring patterned fabric uppers with chic, rounded cutouts on their vamps and wide bows with tiny jeweled fruit embellishments, these skimmers have rubber soles with a textured floral pattern for great traction. Slip them on with a sundress, cropped pants, and a flowing blouse, or with your favorite jeans for a weekend look that's comfortable and all your own.
Floral Skimmers
Sugar Women's Smokin Cat Sari Ballet Flat,Gold,8.5 M
Amazon Price: $44.95 (as of 11/26/2009)![]()
The Smokin Cat Batik ballet flat from Sugar has a captivating casual style that you won't be able to stay away from. This flirty flat has a floral canvas upper with gold glittered accents, a rubber capped round toe, synthetic leather striping accents on the heel, and a buckled strap detail on the vamp. It also featured a soft linings, a fully cushioned insole, and a textured rubber outsole for a solid playful step. Fancy up your pretty step with the Smokin Cat!
My Top Picks
- Gola Ignite Skimmers at Zappos, $70
- Rocket Dog Tik Tak Shoe at Buckle, $39
- Vans Multi Heart Shoe at Swell, $40
- A.J. Valenci Patent Sneaker Skimmer at HSN, $19.90
- Faded Glory Patent Skimmer Sneakers at Wal-Mart, $8
- Unionbay Twisted Daisy Casual Sneakers at What a Pair, $32.90
- Betseyville 'Velvet' Skimmers at 6pm, $28.75
- Simple 'Entire' Peep Toe Flats at Piperlime, $55
Striped Skimmers
Keds Women's Champion Mini Slip On Stripe Sneaker,Pink Multi,9 M US
Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 11/25/2009)![]()
Now's your chance to be the candy striper you've always wanted to be. This colorful slip-on loafer from Keds features a fabric upper adorned with colorful diagonal stripes that are sure to garner admiring glances. The rubber sole ensures that you won't slip up when you are showing your style stripes in this distinctive slip-on.
Nautical Skimmers
Betseyville Women's Baylee Skimmer,Black/White,7 M US
Amazon Price: $62.00 (as of 11/26/2009)![]()
Hip and easy to wear, the Betseyville Women's Baylee Skimmer brings fashion to your casual wardrobe. Featuring canvas uppers with bold stripes, rounded toes, and vamps that show off straps with embroidered anchors on oversized buttons, these skimmers have all the luxurious details you expect from Betsey Johnson, including textured rubber soles sporting a floral pattern. These comfortable, feminine slip-ons will quickly become your primary go-to shoes.
Dotted Skimmers
Skechers Cali Women's Refreshments - Prized Skimmer,Natural/Brown,10 M
Amazon Price: (as of 11/25/2009)![]()
Grab a pair of Refreshments sneakers from Skechers when you need a super-cute, comfortable shoe. The fabric upper has a sweet printed fabric in pretty color palettes, the partial lace closure is kickily offset, and it has a contrasting stripe-print insole. This baby's cozy soft, too, with all its padding and its rubberized outsole.
Funky Printed Skimmers
Keds Women's Eleanor Slip-on,Black Horse,5.5 M
Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 11/26/2009)![]()
Keds invited rock poster artist Eleanor Grosch to design their line of Eleanor ballet flats. Featuring whimsically patterned fabric uppers and faux sherpa or fabric linings, these casual shoes are a basic must-have for every shoe collection. As comfortable as they are cute, wear your Eleanors with a pair of cropped denim pants and your favorite tiny-tee for an unbeatably adorable look.
Metallic Skimmers
AK Anne Klein Women's Rossow Leather Flat,Gold,6 M US
Amazon Price: $58.95 (as of 11/25/2009)![]()
The AK Anne Klein Women's Rossow Flat features a crisp, feminine style. Leather uppers and contrasting trim create a tailored finish to these wide-collared slip-ons. A pretty bow sits at the vamp, while a rounded toe keeps this sporty shoe on the casual side. Pair these flats with cropped slacks and a fitted blouse for a stylish and comfortable look.
Athletic Skimmers
Skechers Women's Bikers - True Blue Maryjane,Grey/White,10 M
Amazon Price: $62.00 (as of 11/26/2009)![]()
Sporty meets girly with the casual cute True Blue maryjane sneaker from Skechers. Its perforated leather upper with suede overlays will give you a unique style that will keep you looking like a true fashionista even on your casual days. Its easy Velcro strap and molded footbed will provide the best fit while its tractioned sole will still give you all the support that you need.
Best Stores & Brands for Skimmers.
In case you didn't find what you want here.

- NexTag.
- Compare prices, read reviews, and buy your perfect skimmers!
- Shoes.com
- Lots of designs and styles, free shipping, free returns!
- Zappos.
- Hundreds to choose from, free overnight shipping!
- Rocketdog
- One of my favorite brands, Rocketdog offers tons of comfortable, well-priced skimmers in tons of styles, patterns, and colors.
Skimmers Anonymous.
Questions, comments, suggestions, and hellos welcome.
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- guillory_md guillory_md Jan 21, 2008 @ 12:41 am
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- treg treg Aug 19, 2007 @ 7:26 am
- Very helpful lens. Thank you!
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