So I know spring is still weeks away, but hey! The groundhog didn’t see his shadow this year, so we’re going to go with wishful thinking and plan for spring shoes in February.

I mean, you can wear these shoes in the winter, too, but with ice and slush and salt everywhere, you probably don’t want to.

Celebrate the return of daffodils and other spring flowers with these pretty Zipper Flower flats! I imagine wearing them with a pair of jeans or khaki pants for a day out, or pairing them with more formal pants for a day at the office.

Cool platform pumps give you a boost! I like the platform base that these shoes have, in addition to the heel. They also have the shiny patent leather look that turns heads. Wear these with a skirt to work or any pair of pants you own, even jeans!

So you’ve got your pumps and flats, but don’t forget the slingback! These shoes have a trendy peep toe and a sexy bow to finish them off in style. Wear them with a dress, skirt, or nice pair of pants this spring.

I recently saw a question on another website asking about the best shoes to wear with skinny jeans or leggings—if you’re not wearing boots. The asker got a number of responses and the women all agreed that flats, especially of the ballet variety, are the best choice, with other flat shoes like flip-flops coming in second.

So, if you don’t like boots or just want to switch things up when you wear a tunic-legging combo, check out these flat shoe options:

Suede ballet flats with a quilted top are soft and comfortable. Plus they come in a ton of colors, so you can get a couple of pairs if you need to match several outfits.

These essential skimmers are another good flat option, and you can pretty much wear these shoes with anything. Lots of neutral colors or a shiny patent leather!

And if you’re lucky enough to be in a warm place where you still break out the leggings or jeans, these cute ruffled sandals would also work really well.

Just because everyone else pairs boots and leggings doesn’t mean that you have to. Try mixing it up and see what combos work for you.

One of the fun fall fads this year is animal prints—specifically a touch of animal print in an outfit to spice it up. Shoes are a great way to add some animal prints to an outfit without overwhelming your look with leopard spots.

I want to talk about three pairs of shoes that pull off the animal print thing really well—they’re a nice way to start incorporating the look even if you’re not ready to go all out.

These mock-croc leopard print slip-ons would look great paired with black pants. They add a splash of fun.

Another subtle animal print shoe are these leopard cuff booties. They’re mostly black, but then—surprise!—a leopard print cuff. They’re a lovely plush suede and you could rock them with jeans or any other pair of matching pants.

And finally, if you want to be crazy bold, these leopard print cowboy boots. They’re stylish and very eye-catching. You’ll probably be the only one with a pair of boots like this!

Other ways you can add animal prints to your outfits? Keep your eyes peeled for bags, scarves and other accessories that can add a touch of excitement.

With summer slowly coming to an end (it’s still really hot, but it is coming to an end), it’s time to start thinking about shoes. (Do I really need an excuse?) Summer slides are fun, but when the weather starts to get even a little bit cooler, it’s not nearly as comfortable to slip bare feet into sandals.

One of the styles that’s been very popular for the last few years are flats of various kinds, from ballet flats to more athletic-looking flat shoes. These flats combine comfort (no painful high heels) with style, so you look awesome even while you’re staying comfortably on the ground.

One fun athletic-looking flat that would still work for the office is this lycra slip-on. The rugged soles with cool details make this a super-trendy shoe. Wear with skirts, pants, or jeans.

Here are some great microsuede ballet flats with a quilted toe. These work great with trousers or jeans and come in four fun colors. These woven ballet flats are more subtle, but the woven leather texture adds some exciting detail.

And finally, for pairing with jeans, casual skirts, or leggings, these casual Mary Janes. Sporty and fun, they are a great, comfy weekend shoe—a bit like sneakers, but infinitely more stylish.