Happy Feet: Elegant shoes add a spring to your step

Image: David Arky and Style Director Joseph Deacetis

Brushed calf leather derby shoe with cap toe by Prada. (Price available upon request.)

When it comes to truly elegant dress shoes, a leather sole will always have a leg up on the competition. But the once chunky and clunky rubber sole has now slimmed down considerably and provides the comfort of a sneaker with the style of  a wingtip or oxford. So perhaps it’s time to rethink your shoes from the bottom up.