India, May 10 -- If there is one thing my mom does not take lightly, it's comfortable footwear. As an elementary school teacher for almost 30 years, she knows the importance of a supportive shoe that won't leave her feet in pain after a long day of running around, taking care of young children. However, she also has a soft spot for fashion, so her footwear picks are also something I, as a fashion writer, gravitate towards. That's why, when I visit home, I often find myself "borrowing" her shoes and not wanting to give them back when it's time for me to return to New York City.

After visiting home a couple of weeks ago and looking through her stunning, comfortable spring shoe rotation, I thought I would share her top picks for surviving ...