It’s hard to believe we are already celebrating the shift in seasons again! We’ve been busy preparing what we believe might just be our most indulgent collection yet; a collection that truly beckons the cooler temperatures, and all of the cosy comforts they bring. As always, our offering is full of beautifully made, uncompromisingly comfortable styles that will have you looking forward to hopping out of bed in the morning and into your favourite footwear styles – and what could be more to love than that? Deeply sophisticated, this season’s palette sees a warmer turn taken from previous sea ..read more

Dressing for a nightBy Michaela Longstaff, Mikko Shoes founder Accessories make the outfit, and at Mikko Shoes NZ, we have the perfect shoe for every occasion. Whether you’re preparing to make an impression on date night, or have a special meal planned with loved ones, we’ve rounded up some of our top tips to ensure you’re feeling - and looking - your best! Discover our curated collection of quality, European shoes that will ensure you put your best foot forward, every time. Date night Whether it’s dinner, cocktails, or a late dessert date – the outfit options are endless. From gorgeous dre ..read more

We love summer for its hot weather, but unfortunately parched feet comes with the territory.  If you’re eyeing up your feet and already wondering what shape they’re going to be in come summer-end, you’ll want to read ahead! We have collated our top tips on how to look after your feet this season so they look and feel their best. Tip One: Moisturise daily. Keeping your feet hydrated and supple will pay back in dividends after months of exposure to the sun and heat. Make it part of your daily routine after you hop out of the shower or before bed.  Give the moisturiser a few minutes ..read more

Our three-shoe rule for holiday packing By Michaela Longstaff, Mikko Shoes founder If you love your footwear (much like all of us do at Mikko Shoes NZ), packing for a holiday can be at once exciting and a challenge!  It’s hard to play favourites with all of our beautiful footwear options, so today we thought we’d share a few tips to ensure you’re covered for a variety of summer breaks. Using the ‘three-shoe rule’ ensures you won’t have the unnecessary weight that comes with accidentally over-packing (and we’re all guilty of it!). We have selected three types of holiday break and listed ..read more

We’re delighted to welcome longer days and warmer weather - and with that, our beautiful new season style trends! The change in seasons often comes with excitement – most especially for the shift to summer styling and, of course, the excuse to indulge in a new pedicure! At the same time, easing back into new season dressing can take an adjustment. If you’re needing a little inspiration, read on – we cover our curation of the new international trends, whilst staying true to our values of beautifully made, timeless and, of course, luxuriously comfortable footwear. Let’s start with the colou ..read more

Top tips from top NZ podiatrist, Justin Chong As the official podiatrist for some of NZ’s elite sportspeople, including the NZ Breakers and the recent NZ Football Ferns, Justin Chong of Big Foot Podiatry is one of the best in the business. Here at Mikko we are incredibly passionate about foot health. It’s why we make a concerted effort to offer a breath of quality styles that tend to different needs, such as wide feet, orthotics and sensitive soles. We have been fortunate to partner with Justin for many years and have sought his expert guidance on professional fit training for our team and g ..read more

Many of us lead busy lives and with so much time on our feet, this can sometimes lead to aching feet. Here at Mikko Shoes, it’s our purpose to help you find the perfect, supporting fit, without compromising on style. Each brand we stock creates footwear made with cushioned insoles, durable outsoles and the softest of leathers. Many of them also have removable insoles, making it easy to insert your own personalised and prescribed orthotics for a perfectly fitting solution. If you have a wider foot or suffer from bunions, ask our podiatry trained in-store stylists about brands designed ..read more

It’s a well-accepted fact that living in a tidy, clutter free home has wide reaching benefits, from reducing stress, improving focus, productivity and even our sleep. At Mikko, our team wholeheartedly believes in this philosophy - although the reality of life can sometimes get in the way of achieving this at home! For professional advice, we spoke to Angela McLachlan from Sort My House, who has shared her top tips for keeping your home clutter free - with a special focus on shoes. Here are some simple top tips to keep your home clutter-free: Find a place for everything: The number one top t ..read more

Your Autumn/Winter 23 trends editBy Michaela Longstaff, Mikko Shoes founder Each season we outline the new trends for the coming season- something we have noticed has become a favourite source of style inspiration for our customers! So consider this your helpful guide to return to when considering your autumn/winter wardrobe this year. This season we have worked hard to bring refreshing, energetic trends that still feel timeless, and are above all, made beautifully. As with most of the world’s beautiful things, this season’s colour palette is deeply inspired by nature. The ‘Twilight Aur ..read more

In recognition of Mikko Shoes 10th birthday, founder, Michaela Longstaff shares her reflections on this milestone where her family-owned business has grown from a single store in Milford in 2013, to providing quality European footwear throughout New Zealand. A decade of Mikko Shoes!Honestly, it’s hard to believe that 10 years has passed since we first opened our doors. With so much passion and energy in our team sometimes I feel like hardly any time has passed at all. I feel incredibly grateful to our loyal and supportive customers who value enduring style, quality, fit and craftsmanship as ..read more