If you're feeling our love for this shoe, call Sigerson Morrison and get your name in the books. You see, a few seasons ago Sigerson Morrison created the perfect peter pan shoe in both suede and leather (the leather version does not, in our opinion, do this shoe justice). The suede came in a dusty grey color and it was, in a few words, the most perfect peter pan shoe in the world. Well, we tried the shoe on and hesitated because, at this time, the vintage stores were stocking the woven versions that had a similar shape and look to them (this season Dolce Vita has ripped those off) but, what we realized long after the suede Sigerson Morrison version went out of stock, was that the vintage pairs only last for a quarter of the season and that the suede, modern version would have been the wisest investment. So, needless to say, since that time we've asked, every time we walk into the Sigerson Store, if they'll ever remake the suede version of the shoe. We have no shame.

This weekend when we popped into the store and went through our drill of picking up the patent leather version and asking the clerk whether the suede version would ever grace the floor again, we were given a response we thought we'd only hear in our dreams: "Why yes, it's about to deliver in that dusty grey version any day now". Say what? Cardiac arrest best describes our reaction to this news. We know everyone can say something about 'the shoe that got away' and we just had to share this story of hope. Peter pan fans, your day has come.

Devotte isn't exactly new on our radar, but we find ourselves tickled season after season by their unique footwear. As comfortable as they are lovely, Devotte shoes are the perfect summer accoutrement for the low-maintenance girl who needs her shoes to actually perform, i.e. navigate urban sidewalks without pain or fear of falling, not hamper her Olympian efforts to sprint towards a just-departing train, and on occasion, be able to furiously pedal on a bicycle. After all that frenzied activity, they should also be able to take her to a barbecue later that evening, where she can rest those pretty feet and let everyone marvel at her effortless elan. They're like the high-fashion equivalent of Easy Spirit pumps for the younger, more fashionable set, but don't tell anyone we said that. Our savvy Network partners seem to be in on it, too. Fashion Indie reports on Devotte's Helena Warrior flats, designed for LA favorite, Satine Boutique, and Shoeblog rounds up her favorite Spring/Summer styles from the label, bringing us this pithy quote from designer Nancy Kim:

"I understand the lifestyle of the cosmopolitan woman. I am born and bred NYC; I know the importance of stylish shoes that are still comfortable. These can be worn day to night, like your favorite jeans."

That's music to our ears, and our tired, aching feet.