What’s better than a great pair of everyday shoes? A great pair of shoes that has a higher purpose. If you love brands that are built on around the idea of the greater good and helping humanity, then you have to check out Freewaters™!

Freewaters is contributing 1% of GROSS sales (some companies only give 1% of profits or net sales; which is much less), to digging wells in areas of need. To put things in perspective, just one well can provide 400 people clean drinking water for as long as 8-10 years! That's a cause worth getting behind!

Check out their fun and wearable collection of shoes featuring their crazy-comfy Super Pillow Insole™. There are tons of fun new prints, colors and styles to keep you feeling good and doing good all summer long!

Girls': 1. Freewaters Travel Bug Prints, 2. Freewaters Harlee, 3. Freewaters Sailor

Guys': 4. Freewaters Velo, 5. Freewaters Escape Artist Print, 6. Freewaters Mojave

Summertime brings with it lots of fun, casual date ideas such as a stroll along the boardwalk, outdoor festivals or al fresco dining at your favorite local café. Clarks makes the perfect footwear for just such occasions!

Check out a few of our date-worthy picks from their comfortable and stylishly timeless collection:

For the guys:

1. Clarks Desert Boot: It’s hard to go wrong with the clean, refined style of this all-time favorite.

2. Clarks Wallabee Boot: These look perfect with jeans and transition nicely into fall.

3. Clarks Saranac Boat Shoes: Wear these with your favorite khaki shorts and chinos for a crisp summer look.

For the ladies:

4. Clarks Fiddle String: These easy-to-wear work wedges work with just about any outfit—from dresses to jeans.

5. Clarks Evant Emma: We love the wearable comfort of these lovely T-strap sandals.

6. Clarks Poster Signet Sandals: Wear these pretty embellished sandals with your maxi dresses for all-day comfort and style.

Check out the Rockport Summer 2012 digital catalog! It's packed with the season's must-have styles from boat shoes to wedges and everything in between.

Summer is in full gear and we’ve got the Happy Hour to kick it all off in style! Although this Happy Hour may not have cocktails, we have something even better! Zappos.com Style Expert Brooke Hyden will be hosting a live style event breaking down the hottest summer trends. You can ask Brooke your most pressing summer style questions and check out a few of her top picks for this season.

During the Summer Style Happy Hour, you’ll get the best in upcoming trends and style tips to help you navigate through summer fashion.

The live webcast starts 4 PM PST / 7 PM EST this Thursday, June 16^th. See you there! Oh, and you’re more than welcome to brink an umbrella-topped cocktail if you’d like!

To get the latest in men's and women's style, make sure to "LIKE" the Zappos Men and Zappos Women Facebook pages.

If you’re planning on doing some traveling this summer, make sure you stock up on some comfy travel clothing and shoes to wear on those treks across airport terminals. We’re big fans of comfy layers when it comes to airport attire. And of course, it’s important to pick easy-to-walk-in shoes that slip on and off quickly at the security gate. Nobody likes holding up those lines!

Here are some super comfy and versatile pieces that are airport and travel-friendly:

Patagonia Women’s R1® Full Zip Jacket: Lightweight and breathable, this jacket is perfect for the chilly airplane cabin.

Patagonia Women’s Island Hemp Short: These aren’t only great for summer hikes, they’re super versatile and fuss-free for travel!

Clarks Latin Circle thong sandals: These super cushy sandals are embellished perfectly for the summertime.

The North Face Men’s Khumbu Jacket: This soft fleece jacket is so versatile, you’ll find yourself wearing it everywhere during your travels.

The North Face Men’s Paramount Peak Cargo Short: These lightweight shorts are great for both city and mountain treks.

Simple Gummy sneakers: These eco-friendly slip-ons are great for day-long sightseeing trips.

Steve Madden 4 The Cool People-Cortny wedge

Footwear giant Steve Madden has collaborated with Zappos private label brand The Cool People to create a collection of on-trend shoes. This summer’s collection is all about the platform wedge sandal. Incorporating elements of espadrille, studs and chunky wedge heels, the Steve Madden 4 The Cool People collection should certainly be on your shoe-shopping radar this season.

A portion of every sale from The Cool People brand will go directly to various charities. Now that’s what we call giving back with style!

Who says comfortable shoes can’t be cute? Au contraire! Today’s comfort brands seem to be paying extra-close attention to designing shoes that combine the comfort features that we love with on-trend styles.

Here are some of our favorite stylish and comfortable sandals that will keep your feet looking and feeling fabulous:

Naya Gemini: This lovely eco-friendly sandal will look amazing with all your summer dresses.

Born Smooch: Trade up those old summer sandals for this pretty and superbly comfortable sandal. The extra cushioning lets you walk in it all day long. 

Rockport Luciana: This office-appropriate sandal is so pristine and chic, it’ll be your next go-to pair for tons of outfits.

Birkenstock Gizeh: For more casual days, this classic T-strap thong sandal is a little bit of boho style wrapped up in a super comfy package.

Sofft St. Germain: The bold flower detail and cork platform and heel put this stunning sandal in our must-have list.

One shoe trend that keeps popping up each spring/summer season is wedges. There are plenty of renditions of this wearable trend from chunky platforms to sleek, slim wedges, to more casual espadrilles and wooden wedges. Not only are wedges more walkable than say, your average stiletto heel, there’s one (actually a few!) to suit literally every kind of style.

The first ensemble above is a fun update to a going-out look featuring the uber-versatile Aldo Edvalson wedge sandals. The pairing of a beige shoe with the muted moss color of the BCBGeneration Triangle Back Romper really sets a gorgeous neutral backdrop for the brighter accessories to pop!

The second look is a modern take on the bohemian ‘60s vibe. What better sandals to pair this breezy look of than with the retro-style Frye Carlie Huarache Ankle. This earthy wedge is not too high, making it perfect for walking around at music festivals or beachside lunch dates. The lovely Lucky Brand Dakota Crochet Button Back Top is given an of-the-moment touch with the Rich & Skinny Boyfriend Shorts.  The Fossil Vintage Reissue II Drawstring hobo and the delightfully natural beauty of the Lucky Brand Kindred Spirits Multi Stone turquoise necklace rounds out this modern love child look.

Need an outfit for date night? Wedges are definitely the perfect casual date shoe because they give you both height and comfort. The gorgeous rose coral shade of the Ella Moss Loveland Sleeveless Cinched Waist Dress makes the perfect counterpoint for the versatile Aldo Affina platform wedge sandals. These shoes are perfect for dancing, strolling and flirting the night away!  Add in the cute Aldo Fitzmorris woven clutch and a pair of Kendra Scott Lucy earrings, and you’ve got a totally sexy, but not-too-sexy date look.

The final look in this wedge-stravaganza is definitely the most playful and whimsical of them all. The nautical vibe of the red O’Neill Hurricane striped top plays up the same sailor-esque vibe of the Steve Madden Sailor Shorts. A pair of neutral woven wedges like the leg-lengthening Aldo Happer captures the overall summery feel of this ensemble.