I admit that I am quite limited in my knowledge of the vast array of shoe brands out there.  I pretty much stick to my tried and true brands that have gained my trust over the years.   I’ll occasionally try out a new brand, but there is always lingering skepticism.

So when a friend suggested that I check out shoes by Chie Mihara, I told her I would oblige, but I was still reserved.

After one visit to the website and after browsing through each section, I became a fan. I know I’m way late to the party, but I’m glad that I did show up.

The brand, named after its creator, was born in late 2001.   Mihara designed for Sam and Libby and Charles Jourdan before striking out on her own and creating her own brand.  On the website, Mihara describes her shoes as “design, comfort and quality.”  An excellent combination.

What I like about this shoe line is that it packs so much personality while remaining classic at the same time.  I would call her shoes trendy, but I think they definitely stand out amongst the pack.

Another plus?  Mihara’s dedication to a comfortable shoe–and yes, that includes heels.

Here are a few  of my favorites:

All photos from chiemihara.com