PHOTOS: The Best Casual Kicks

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Move over flip flops! Trade in your work week pumps for a snazzy pair of sneakers over the weekend.

The bold colors, eye-catching prints and fancy features (we love a hidden wedge) will put a smile on your face and some pep in your step.

Plus, a new crop of killer collabs like Converse x Marimekko, Nike x Liberty London and Keds x Madewell--are popping up just in time for spring. Fashion meets function at it's finest!

Check out the cool kicks in the slideshow below and start running around town in style.

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Converse x Marimekko

Put some pep in your step with these classic canvas kicks covered in an original Marimekko print from the 1960s.   To Buy: <a href="http://www.converse.com/#/products/Shoes/JackPurcell/529655C" target="_hplink">Converse x Marimekko</a>
Put some pep in your step with these classic canvas kicks covered in an original Marimekko print from the 1960s. To Buy: Converse x Marimekko

Reebok: Ex-o-Fit Hi

What's old is new again. These old-school kicks will add some funky fresh flava to your look!   To Buy: <a href="http://www.reebok.com/en-US/products/classics/footwear/exofit/green/" target="_hplink">Reebok Ex-o-Fit Hi </a>
What's old is new again. These old-school kicks will add some funky fresh flava to your look! To Buy: Reebok Ex-o-Fit Hi

PF Flyers: Center Lo

Classic good looks with a pop of color--enough said.   To Buy: <a href="http://www.pfflyers.com/MC1002E1" target="_hplink">PF Flyers: Center Lo</a>
Classic good looks with a pop of color--enough said. To Buy: PF Flyers: Center Lo

VANS: Authentic Lo Pro

A celeb fav--Rihanna has been spotted jetsetting in them--Vans have made their stylish mark beyond the skater scene. And this casually cool design comes in 26 color combinations.   To Buy:<a href=" http://shop.vans.com/catalog/Vans/en_US/style/41$.html?categoryId=65125&colorCode=NJV5SA&cm_sp=authentic-_-spring-_-gossamer#variation-6" target="_hplink">VANS Authentic Lo Pro</a>

Milly For Sperry Top-Sider

It was only a matter of time these two classically cool companies teamed up for a super chic collab.   To Buy: <a href="http://www.sperrytopsider.com/store/SiteController/sperry/productdetails?catId=&productId=7-139190&skuId=***7********9043431*M075&stockNumber=9043431&showDefaultOption=true&subCatId=cat2400398&subCatTabId=&viewall=&frminv=true" target="_hplink">Milly For Sperry Top-Sider </a>

Nine West: Lana

With high fashion looks and a 3-inch hidden wedge, these kicks are guaranteed to elevate your style.   To Buy: <a href="http://www.ninewest.com/Lana/9509476,default,pd.html?variantSizeClass=&variantColor=JJ169I5_1&cgid=9514956&prefn1=catalog-id&prefv1=ninewest-catalog" target="_hplink">Nine West, Lana sneakers </a>

Nike x Liberty London

We can't for this head-turning collection to launch this summer. Click the link below to drool over all the designs!   <a href="http://www.nike.com/en_us/sportswear/stories/blogs/liberty-collection-summer-2012" target="_hplink"><em>Nike x Liberty London collection</em></a>

Bensimon: B Team sneakers

Colorblocking is a cinch with these pretty picks.    To Buy:<a href="http://www.bensimon.com/en/produits/303-tennis-campus-rose" target="_hplink"> Bensimon: B Team sneakers</a>
Colorblocking is a cinch with these pretty picks. To Buy: Bensimon: B Team sneakers

Keds For Madewell

Get spotted in these sneaks! One of springs hottest trends--polka dots--find their way to your feet.   To Buy: <a href="http://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/SHOESSANDALS/sneakers/PRDOVR~87406/87406.jsp" target="_hplink">Keds For Madewell sneakers</a>

Tretorn: Skymras

We love the unique and stylish elastic slip-on design of these picks. Buyer Beware: They attract a lot of admirers, so be prepared to be stopped (a lot).   To Buy:<a href="http://store.tretorn.com/skymra-canvas/p/47223308/" target="_hplink">Tretorn Skymra</a>

Superga

Crochet canvas give these everyday tennis shoes ladylike appeal.   To Buy:<a href="http://www.superga-usa.com/Item.aspx?id=89451&np=830_827" target="_hplink"> Superga Crochet sneakers</a>
Crochet canvas give these everyday tennis shoes ladylike appeal. To Buy: Superga Crochet sneakers

Rocsi Diaz in her Reeboks

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