Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
Our friends over at Deckers Outdoor have just announced an amazing sale on Simple Shoes and Teva shoes and sandals — where you can save up to 75% off some great summer shoes. What’s more, they’re only making these low prices available to readers of Fantastic Toe (and their other partner sites).
And this is the kind of sale that makes you sit up and take notice, especially if you are in the market for the whimsical and environmentally friendly shoes Simple Shoes offers. You’ll be able to enjoy great buys on lots of Simple Shoes — including the silk Entire peep-toe flats that are now just $29.90 (on sale from $55); the caramel hemp t-straps, also just $29.90 (on sale from $55); and the Toepaz, now just $19.90 (on sale from $70). You can see these shoes and more on the Simple Shoes sale page.
And, if you’re in search of sportier shoes, you can’t do better than Tevas. With their sturdy construction and incredibly comfortable wear, Teva sandals are the ideal footwear for travel, backpacking, water sports, and the like. Check out the funky Teva Siri, now just $19.90 (on sale from $75); the preppy Ventura Wedge thong, also just $19.90 (on sale from $70); and the Proton 4 water shoes, now just $19.90 (on sale from $40). You can see these shoes and more on the Teva sale page. And, check out a review of Teva sandals in today’s Daily Shoe Video.
Note that this offer does not and will not appear in the clearance sections of SimpleShoes.com and Teva.com – you can only access it through Fantastic Toe and other partner sites.
Prices this low don’t come around every day, so start shopping the Simple Shoes Sale and Teva Sale today!
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Friday, June 26th, 2009
Friday, June 26…Nicholas Kirkwood’s fall collection features art-deco cutouts and fur – lots of fur…Summer boots – open toed, ankle-height – are all the rage this season…Italian shoemaker Cesare Paciotti launches Obama-inspired sneakers…Fantastic Toe blogger DCDiva locates the ballerina socks made famous by Victoria Beckham…Really? All the cool girls are wearing these shoes?…Ouch…FabSugar alerts us to the trend of ankle-climbing platforms and shiny white shoes…eye4style advises on how to make shoes comfortable…Designer Sophia Grace wins the Browns Shoe Competition…Lady Gaga offers a fresh take on red stilettos…Bill Rodgers searches for the perfect running shoe…RIP Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson (read more about his iconic black loafers and see them in action in today’s Daily Shoe Video).
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Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
Think!, based in Saudwald, Upper Austria, is the walking-shoe company with a fierce attitude. “Walk Different”, they command on their website. Think! shoes are only for those who wish to “swim against the stream of anonymous fashion.” You may need “courage” to wear them.
I interpret this as “Our shoes may not be conventionally pretty, but boy are they comfortable.” And I believe them. Their shoes do look a bit “different”, I grant you. Think! even acknowledges that, aesthetics-wise, you either love Think! shoes or you don’t. A bold and honest statement from the shoe manufacturer.
But what the shoe may lack in looks, it definitely makes up for in fit and comfort. Think! uses traditional and time-tested shoe-making techniques to ensure the best possible fit. The shoes are made from all-natural materials, including vegetable-tanned leathers, which allow your feet to breathe, absorb moisture, and are toxin-free. Think! even backs their shoes with a limited 6-month warranty.
And you know what? I actually like how they look. To be sure, there’s no disguising the fact that they are walking shoes. But isn’t the 60s pop vibe of the Think! Julia Sandal kind of fun? And the metallic discs on the Think! Tamtam Sandal are adorable: I’m picturing wearing these shoes with black capris and a big smile on my face (because I look chic and my feet aren’t killing me). I also think the rather elaborate buckle on the Think! Soso Sandal is a hoot – that is a truly fabulous and fresh detail for a comfort shoe.
Every shoe wardrobe needs one or two pairs of comfort shoes, and Think! provides some of the best looks available. Click over today to shop the whole line of Think! Shoes .
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Monday, June 22nd, 2009
Monday, June 22…For your Monday morning shoe-ogling pleasure, we bring you the shoes showcased at Wednesday’s Whitney Art Party…File this under “Whatever makes your boat float”: Balenciaga produces $995 deck shoe…Pulitzer-Prize winner Robin Givhan provides her take on the Jimmy Choo – H&M collaboration…NDEUR, Europe’s most famous shoe customizer, creates amazing shoes by folding paper (See more about NDEUR in today’s Daily Shoe Video)…These shoes from award-winning designer Raphael Young may not look comfortable, but they are – courtesy of Foot Petals…The LA Times provides advice on what to wear with cage heels, and which style may suit you best…Melissa – the Brazilian shoe line famous for its celebrity collaborations – cuts down on the sweaty feet normally associated with plastic shoes with its trademarked foot-friendly, thermo-malleable and flexible plastic…Coutorture alerts us to the trend of quilted shoes and accessories…Footwear News spends an afternoon with shoe designer Brian Atwood.
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Friday, June 19th, 2009
Friday, June 19…Olsen Haus defies preconceptions, designs stylish vegan shoes…Guardian (UK) guides our shopping with a list of the 10 best gladiator sandals…Moxsie, the seller of indie brands from all over the world, has opened a sneaker shop “for the best indie kicks”…The wild Nina Ricci platform boots that starred at Fashion Week last fall show up in a photo shoot, worn by Bruce Willis’s wife…The Bare Skinny brings us 50 fierce rocker chick shoes…At the other end of the fashion spectrum, Footwear News rounds up elegant bejeweled evening sandals…The retro classic PF Flyers are coming to Saks starting today (2nd item).
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Wednesday, June 17th, 2009
Wednesday, June 17…H&M (purveyor of affordable stuff) is collaborating with Jimmy Choo on a fall 2009 shoe collection…Keds has come out with a bacon shoe. If you’re not into bacon shoes, you can go for their hot dog shoe…In other Keds news, they’ve teamed up with Loomstate to create sustainable and organic versions of its iconic canvas sneaker (available exclusively at Barneys, for a mere $75 a pair)…The Cut previews Sergio Rossi’s resort collection, and the shoes are gaw-geous…This can’t be good news: More and more celebs are being photographed wearing chunky army boots…For the first time, rubber soles are more popular than leather ones on men’s footwear…Loafers or lace-ups: You make the call.
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Monday, June 15th, 2009
Monday, June 15…For your Monday morning shoe-ogling pleasure: Tory Burch’s bamboo-heel velvet platforms (which hit the stores in mid-July)…Imelda the fox harvests over 100 pairs of shoes from nearby human dwellings…Sleeker sneakers are all the rage…File this under “Weird, and maybe even creepy”: Shoes with GPS inserts – so your “friends” can “keep track of you” – are here…Footwear News gives us a rundown of the so-called wellness shoes, which supposedly burn calories and tone muscles…Debonair shoe designer Alexandre Birman introduces his new collection at Bergdorf Goodman…Vogue editors advise on how to wear the new menswear-inspired spectators and boots…PUMA is partnering with Soles4Soles, the charity that donates shoes to 125 countries in need: Donate your lightly-worn shoes at any PUMA location and you’ll receive 30% off your new pair of PUMAs…Lucky editor finds the perfect pair of boots, and they’re Doc Martens.
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