Estilo Mum: Try a Hi-fashion Sneaker...you might like it

ebay.com $41.99
Womens Velcro Strap High-top Sneaker

OK, so you're thinking sneaker trend...ahhh, not for me. I thought the same thing. Why would I trade in my sandals or stylish shoes for a pair of sneakers? Well, because my feet hurt.

I'm a mom, who's with her kids 24/7, 7 days a week. This wasn't the case a year and a half ago when I was still wearing shoes to go to work (no flip-flops allowed). I was a working mom who still wore a nice assortment of shoes from heals, wedges to boots. No sneakers.

But now I can barely walk in sandals or flip flops. The pain in my heal is so acute that when I stand after sitting for a while, I literally limp the first couple of steps. After a year and a half of being at home with the kids and wearing flip-flops/ sandals, day-in-and-day-out, my feet can't handle it anymore. I need more support.

So I've decided to buy a pair of hi-fashion sneakers. Let's see what's available for us hot-to-trot mamas with Estilo (style).

Hi-Top Sneakers

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Isabel Marant Sneaker $199 Euros
get the look for less, ebay (see above)

Givenchy
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Christian Louboutin
unisex at shoesaleus.com
$185

Guiseppe Zanotti
buy at ioffer.com

Nike Womens Supra
$64.68 (78% off) at
nikeshoessales2012.com

Monika Chiang Gold Artimas Wedge
image: rawshoes.wordpress.com

Nike “Racquette Slice” hightop
$69.99 zappos.com

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How to Wear
Think this look is too young for you? Think again. There are plenty of hot mamas sporting this look. Stick to wearing skinny jeans, leather pants or jeggings (leggings that are style to look like tight denim jeans). Your pants are always tucked into the high-top to showcase the sneaker. A basic top is best, mixed with a blazer or casual jacket.

Karolina Kurkova
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Gisele Bundchen
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Sarah Jessica Parker
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Wait a minute.... there's more. If you're a working mom in the city running between the subway and your next appointment you can now put on some stylish sneakers before switching back to your office heals. There's no need to put on those ugly sneakers anymore. Prefer the traditional low top sneaker? There are plenty of hi-fashion sneaker styles to suit your style. Take a look at these.