So... you've never heard of it?? A ghillie tie is a shoe that is tongueless, exposing the top of the foot, and has loops in place of eyelets. My bet is you've seen it, you just never knew the name! Reaquaint yourself visually by reviewing some styles below. Then, catapult yourself into your personal ghillie tie look!
Chinese Laundry's Lucky Strike comes in three colors and is great for a "spring bootie" look.
"Cabo" by Dolce Vita is straight sexy! The tongueless center is thin and merely invisible when the laces are tightened which makes the look appear more caged than ghilllie tied!
Cole Haan's Air Valentine Gladiator makes a bold, strappy statement for a flat.
