Shoe -n- Tell Archives: July, 2006






OK, so I don’t think I have to tell you that it’s been hot out lately. Hello.. heat wave! We need something cooling for our feet and these “Forever” Sandals by Chinese Laundry might fit the bill. It’s pretty simple with just a pretty vinyl strap and …

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The fun and versatile candy colored Pascucci Pump by XOXO takes you easily from daytime to evening. The padded footbed and flexible rubber sole provide comfort for all day at the office. The scalloped leather trim, t-strap, silver ankle strap, and contrast stitching make this approx. 3 1/2 inch heel …

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You might not get to play Spin the Bottle anymore these days, but maybe you can relive those dizzying old school days with these two-toned pink and red Mary Jane wedges by BC Footwear. Yep, that’s right. They’re actually called the “Spin The Bottle” Mary Janes and they boast …

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With today’s outrageous gas prices, I’ve tried a couple of alternatives to driving. I rode my bike to work once and probably won’t do it again. If I wake up early enough, I’ll take the bus to work. So, lately I’ve been interested in slip-ons and quick on/off shoes because …

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Here’s another great deal on Dr. Martens. Right now these Dr. Martens Women’s 2 Strap Mary Janes in Black Palermo or Peanut Grizzly are only $44.89 at Amazon.com! Besides saving 50% off the regular price, you can also take advantage of these bonuses:

1) Save $20 instantly on an $80 purchase …

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For some reason, I had no idea that Cole Haan was actually owned completely by Nike. I guess it’s no surprise then that these soft suede shoes of theirs are called the “Carma Air” Pumps. And it actually makes sense because apparently they benefit from all of that …

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Hurry!
Jump on this deal. My favorite pair of Docs, the Twin Strap Mary Jane, is now on sale for only $31.89 at Amazon.com in smooth black and peanut. That’s an amazing 54% off!

THERE’S MORE
Save $20 instantly on an $80 purchase on shoes sold directly …

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Here’s yet another 70s influenced track style shoe to whet your running appetite. There’s a whole slew of bright, multi-colored retro shoes saturating the fashion airwaves lately, and these “Primo” track shoes from Ellesse are a great example. The little triangles on the bottom of the shoe are …

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Whoah nelly was this poll surprising. I thought we’d chosen a shoe that would elicit groans from even the most die-hard shoe experimentalist. The Irregular Choice line has some real beauties, but it also has some shoes that should never have seen the light of day. Like …

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Shoes.com just got their newest monthly coupon up. This one is actually interesting because it’s only for specific brands of shoes instead of a storewide sale. For the JULYCOMFORT coupon you can save 10% off selected “Comfort”-centric brands such as Hush Puppies, Naturalizer, and Rockport. See …

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Aren’t these Keds Chelsie velcro sneakers for toddlers super cute? Your toddler is guaranteed a comfortable fit with its soft cotton jersey lining, padded collar, and two velcro straps. The leather upper showcases a lovely embroidered butterfly and flowers. As an added bonus, floral details decorate the foxing of the …

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Timberland won a 2006 IDEA (Industrial Design Excellence Award) for developing a type of shoe insert called the PreciseFit™ system. The Industrial Designers Society of America give out this award to companies for superior creative designs for the marketplace.

Supposedly, this set of inserts will eliminate the need for all …

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By now you’re probably already familiar with the ubiquitous, grumpy-bored visage of Emily the Strange. But did you know that there are shoes adorned with her image? I didn’t…

Although the 13 year old Strange One is usually seen wearing white Mary Jane shoes, here are some Black One-Strap …

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This stylish slingback by Bandolino, the Aveline, comes in a variety of colors–black leather, black patent, ivory leather, ivory patent, green multi-colored fabric, dark brown multi-colored fabric, and dark brown patent . Get ‘em while they’re hot! It appears here in black leather, with a modestly sexy peep toe. …

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Hmm.. so you say you like your shiny buckles big and prominent on your shoes? Ok, then this Black Patent Leather “Eric” Peep-Toe Pump is probably right up your alley. With a big piece of cleanly sculptured silverware resting right on the top of your foot, you’ll be …

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The other day I had seen a couple articles on “racing shoes” (specialty shoes favored by racing drivers) and was all set to write up a post on that, when I saw this picture on Reuters. Yes, that’s right. You’re looking at 150 women in Moscow running at full …

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I’ve seen the brand Z-Boy several times now while looking up shoes on Zappos. I ‘ve come to think of them as the “Pirate Pig Shoe” because of their funny looking hand-drawn logo tag which consists of a skull and crossbones with a pig’s head instead of the skull. …

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Shoes make the best souvenirs, don’t they? If I buy shoes when I’m traveling, I will remember the shopping experience fondly. It just seems more special than buying shoes at the local department store. I bought these, the Indigo by Clarks “Manas” in New York City last year amid the …

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Hoot hoot! These adorable and whimsical Eleanor owl print skimmers are designed by artist Eleanor Grosch, who collaborated with Keds on a new collection of shoes. I love the stylized owls, the bold graphics and the earth tones. These skimmers have a padded footbed for comfort and a texured sole …

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Step back in time to another era, when women were called ‘dames’ and legs ‘gams,’ in these fun 1940s-style wedges by Re-Mix. Re-Mix is a Los Angeles-based company that sells un-used, never worn, vintage shoes and new reproductions of vintage styles. The ‘Gloria’ by Re-Mix is a new reproduction. …

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Another new month, another new Saturday sale at Shoes.com. Yep, it’s that time again. Up to 60% off on shoes this Saturday July 8 from 7 am until midnight Central time. They sometimes extend the sale until Sunday, but again you’ll have to be quick if you …

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I like this shoe because 1) its name sounds like mine and 2) from every angle, these Ellen Tracy ‘Eavan’ dressy slingbacks say “smart.” The ‘Eavan’ has a classy, smooth leather upper with stylish details, like the stitched seam on its tapered, pointy toe, and a strap across the instep …

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Just a quickie note that Footlocker.com is running their 20% off of $99 coupon again on shoes from their online store. I believe this also applies to Lady Footlocker as well. The coupon is good until the end of this month so there’s still plenty of time.

So what …

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The new Delia’s catalog showed up on my doorstep the other day and with it came a whole host of delicious looking shoes to try and resist buying. I sort of like these Puma Brasil Sneakers (well, even though faves Brazil got knocked out by France in the World Cup …

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Can you believe how small they can make espadrilles? These ankle strap espadrille sandals from Oldnavy.com come in baby sizes 6 through 11, which means roughly from 12 months to 5 years old.

If there is a little toddler in your life, she’ll look adorable running around in these this …

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I’m not sure why this is called the Mini Espadrille by Charles Albert, available at Alloy.com, because it looks like a full-sized women’s shoe to me. The upper is made of canvas, while jute covers the wedge heel, and man-made materials make up the balance.

The easy 2-inch heels provide …

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These Con Leche Wedges from Anthropologie are the cutest shoes I’ve seen in a long time. The classy design has a creamy canvas upper, trimmed with leather detail, ankle straps and a 2.25″ cork wedge heel. I love the peep-toe and “peep-ankle” details - it makes a pair of shoes …

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I know this is the wrong season for brown suede but now is a good time to buy these in preparation for the autumn. Plus, they’re on sale! The Franco Sarto ‘Jersey’ is the mary jane for the grown-up, sophisticated girl. Marvel at the adorable rounded toe and contrasting orange …

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I just saw a sweet deal at the Oldnavy.com website. Get $10 off a purchase of $50 or more. The promotional code to use at check out is:
SUMMERTIME. Expires July 5, 2006 at 11:59 PM E.S.T. You could totally get the Old Navy braid strap wedge sandals (see …

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