Shoe -n- Tell Archives: November, 2006






These bowling shoes carry the popular Brunswick brand name. But they were interesting because they don’t look like the typical bowling shoe to me. The Brunswick Bowling Shadow looks like a tennis shoe that Vans might put out, but it has the standard smooth sole necessary for throwing …

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Tee off in these funky women’s ECCO Spikeless E-Series 39973 golf shoes in emerald/white, shown here. They feature a smooth leather and embossed reptilian upper on a spikeless sole. Goes great with plaid pants!

Shoebuy.com is a great place to shop because they offer free shipping, free return shipping, & no …

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Whoa, horsey! If you like the equestrian style but can’t be bothered with all the hay and flies, try a pair of the women’s Edizone boots by Franco Sarto on for size.

Bet on the trifecta or on a long$hot, you’ll definitely feel like a winner in these exceptionally styled …

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I’m still looking around for possible semi-dress brown shoe replacements for my low-top Timberlands that are starting to get rather weathered. These Rockport Margin shoes look rather nice. I don’t like the crazy stitching and accents that a lot of the dressier shoes have, and these have really …

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Have fanciful and happy feet in the Nirsa, a colorful and stylish slide for women by Bruno Magli. Bruno Magli was the brand of shoes that made an alleged shoeprint allegedly found at the scene of a very grisly crime involving a famous sports figure and his ex-wife, but …

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Start holiday shopping over Thanksgiving weekend, like everyone else, but shop online to avoid the crowds and parking headaches. Now through November 27, 2006 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time, enjoy a $5 flat shipping rate for online purchases at Gap.com only. No minimum order required.

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Ballet flats are one of my favorite styles of shoes because they are so comfortable and versatile to wear. These Tula Tweed Ballet Flats by J.Crew are great for the Fall season, with its tweed wool fabric upper in charcoal heather, antiqued-brass buckle, dressy (yet subtle) silver metallic leather trim, …

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Ah yes. You know what most folks are going to be doing after Thanksgiving - hitting the stores in full stride. Wading through the crowds at 7 a.m. might be fun, but I always get caught flat-footed as far as fighting for the bargains go. Something to do …

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In case you haven’t noticed, I am very fond of wearing mary janes and writing about mary janes. Yep, I even put that on my MySpace profile. I actually bought this pair some time ago but haven’t worn it yet because I need to get taps put on the heels …

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Just when you think you’ve had enough of casual and dressy mary janes, an athletic style comes out to entice you to buy just one more pair. Cole Haan’s G Series line has this amazing pair called the women’s Brigham Mary Jane, which has that exact effect on me.

Picture your …

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Despite anything a naysayer may say, I think a girl can never have enough mary janes, which is why I keep featuring them here at Shoe-n-tell.com.

Camper brings us delightful laser printed floral embellishments on this casual mary jane, style 20187. I’m not sure where a laser printer fits in …

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You don’t have to be a schoolgirl to wear mary janes, especially when the mary janes have been updated for the sophisticated student of life.

Here we see the Two Lips Women’s Alita, a wedge-heeled mary jane that takes a few style cues from the wing tip. Wear these with …

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Wild! This was an interesting look deep into the minds of the Shoe -n-Tell readers out there. If the results of our latest poll on the Dollhouse Wild boots must be believed, then I think some of you are secretly dominatrixes (dominatrices?) because a full quarter of the votes were …

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More pretty pumps to persuade you with… this is the O Oscar “Bella” pump by Oscar de la Renta. It sports a 3.5 inch heel along with a brown satin upper (also comes in black satin) with a pretty bow accent on the toe. Beige side trim accents complete …

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I wore these dazzling Chinese Laundry Jet Set slides to my high school class reunion recently. The reunion took place about two miles from where I live now, so I did not jet off to any exotic locale, as the name of the shoe would seem to mandate.

I confidently …

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It’s time to “Stuff & Save!” Take advantage of 20% off at Oldnavy.com with this exclusive offer for OldNavy, Gap, or Banana Republic credit cardholders, valid now through November 22, 2006, 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Everything you stuff into your virtual shopping cart will be 20% off, no minimum purchase …

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Why pay more for gifts this holiday season?

Enter the code below at checkout and please note that you must pay with a credit card from Gap, Banana Republic, or Old Navy. Coupon valid now through December 14, 2006 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.

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Target.com is now offering free shipping on orders over $50 on select women’s shoes, clothing and accessories. Discount should automatically be reflected at check-out. Be sure the product information page indicates that the item qualifies for this promotion.

You could qualify for free shipping by buying 2 and 1/2 pairs …

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Don’t let the doom and gloom of dark clouds get you down. Perk up your feet in a pair of these whimsical, blue-dotted 100% rubber galoshes from Target.com. Stay sane in the rain…

I’m singing in the rain
Just singing in the rain
What a glorious feelin’
I’m happy again ;-)

Solid-Rubber Rain …

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Now that you’ve put away your summer sandals, you’re probably looking out for some comfy slippers to keep your toes toasty on wintery nights. Well, these slippers certainly qualify since they’re actually CALLED Toastee Toes Chesapeake Bay slippers. They look sort of like mocassins but have a soft …

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Shop for shoes sold directly through Amazon.com and automatically get $20 off an $80 purchase. In addition to that discount, get an extra $20 off by using this promotional code at checkout: KKCTMQXI
Do the math, that’s a total of $40 off $80. Simple as that.

I just used this coupon and …

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I know you shoe-crazy fanatics have one track shoe minds, so you probably have it already marked on your calendars. But just in case you’ve forgotten, tomorrow is the monthly Shoes.com Saturday Sale that’s happening from 7am to midnight (Central). Bargains upon bargains galore as usual, and don’t …

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I don’t normally go for T-straps, but this one caught my eye because of it’s funny name. This is a black patent leather pump made by Kenneth Cole New York called the “Unbeweavable” T-Strap. Funny, I didn’t know they were related to Elmer Fudd…

I’m not as fond of …

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Saw these sassy suede mary janes in a Lucky mag. These sweet shoes have a soft suede upper with a round toe with a very retro feel to them. The simple elastic arch strap that hugs the top of your foot is completed by a button closure. It’s …

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I came across an interesting article about a shoe designer boutique that’s taking “shoes your way” to a new level. Morgan Miller’s new store in South Beach, FL lets consumers customize their own shoes by choosing among a wide assortment of components.

I was thinking that the process might be …

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I don’t usually go for multi-colored tennis shoes (other than white and another color), but these Sketchers “Klone” skate shoes caught my eye. Especially since they were 20% off. I guess they’ve also got that Vans look to them with the suede leather upper in dark blue and …

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I love a man in a uniform and in wing tips. This handsome pair of Dexter ‘Waterhouse’ Oxfords looks classy and distinctive with its leather upper and traditional perforation details on the wing tip and the toe cap. Trust Dexter to produce high quality and comfortable shoes. Features the extra …

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If you’re looking for comfort and versatility, look no further than the Rockport Women’s Stockholm, a soft, full grain leather oxford shoe for everyday casual or dressy outfits. Wear the stylish Stockholm oxford if you have to walk or stand most of the workday.

If you happen to work at …

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