Spring has officially sprung, which means we have well and truly entered the season of the mule. For the uninitiated – no, we’re not referring to the Donkey-Horse hybrid. We’re talking about the often-heeled, slipper-esque shoe that has seen revivals in popular fashion time and time again throughout history.
By definition, a mule is a style of shoe that has no back or constraint around the heel. They can vary in height and style, ranging from sky-high flatforms, to adorable miniature kitten heels, to clog-style shoes, to total flats. They have seen many different variations and style adaptations over the centuries, working overtime to keep up with contemporary fashion. Truly, mules are the unsung hero of footwear, transporting tootsies belonging to the likes of Catherine the Great, Marilyn Monroe and Carrie Bradshaw across the way.
