Just a quick note to say Merry Xmas and Happy Shoe Year! The Shoe -n- Tell staff will be out of the office on break until early January, enjoying wild parties and partaking of too much egg-nog. We’ll be back with more reviews and shoe posts soon - …

London calling again… that’s FLY London. This is a rather pretty Mary Jane called the “Feel” that has a distinctive “teardrop” shaped leather cutout on the round toe. I don’t think you’ll be crying with this shoe though! The main body features a fantastic dark grey leather with …

OK, raise your hand if this shoe does NOT scream out “cherry red Corvette” to you. You’re now free to leave the room. These Steve Madden “Njoy” Wedges are seriously in danger of being driven away - the entire shoe is a super glossy red sheen. It …

If you’re like me, you’re just now starting to feel the joyous pressure of the holiday gift giving season. Can’t decide what to get your shoe-loving friends as the deadline looms ever closer? Then you might want to go down the Gift Certificate path.

Some might say that gift …

Want to be the winter queen this holiday season? Try on these Transport London slingback pumps in minty fresh metallic green. Covered by colorful stitched flowers, the main body of this pretty pump is actually perforated leather. The sling holding your heel in is that same green metallic …

Enjoy plaid tidings this holiday season in the Nine West Women’s Peder Slingback Flats.

This versatile pair of flats, with its classic plaid flannel fabric pattern will be in style year after year, especially at Christmas time! Pair this pair with a slim, straight skirt, dressy pants, or some …

Ok, so maybe this shoe isn’t rocket science. It’s a simple Dockers style deck shoe called the “Windward” made by Rockport, but I like it anyway because it’s uncomplicated. They call these “Moc Toe” shoes, I guess due to the stitching on the front. You could probably …

I had forgotten to post this holiday coupon for Footlocker. For the entire month of December, they are offering a $20 discount when you purchase $100 or more. I think they are also offering free shipping for orders over $75 or more and I believe these coupons work …

Oldnavy.com is offering free shipping on orders over $50 for a limited time. Offer valid from now until 12/18/06 at 11:59 (ET).

Take a break from the hectic holiday shopping madness and do it leisurely from home, with a nice hot cup of tea and background music you actually …

Lately I’ve just gone crazy over slingbacks. So here is another dressy pair to match your pretty holiday gown. The Martinez Valero Women’s Mai High Heel Slingback is shown here in the camel color, but Amazon’s array also includes silver, brown, black, and red. The padded insoles and flexible leather …

This one has been going on since mid-November, but in case you don’t know about it: Shoes.com has a promotion where you can get 10% off of a 75 dollar or more order. This doesn’t include sale items, however. Also, there are a good number of excluded brands …

The Naughty Monkey Women’s Thumper Platform Pumps ooze style. The insole just cannot contain the warm and fuzzies that are overflowing onto the vamp. Recycle that pimp coat from the 1970s and this is what you get.

From the Manufacturer
Naughty Monkey is hip, trendy, and not for the faint of …

You can do anything but don’t step on my blue suede shoes, especially these grand Farylrobin Women’s Fiddle Slingback Pumps. Get your kicks in a pair of these and you’ll be certain to enjoy a true blue Christmas, on a blue Monday, and blue skies for the rest of your …

Still looking for Xmas gifts for shoe fiends out there? You might be interested in these fun Julius School Yard Slippers by Paul Frank. Along with the schoolbus full of Julius’s chums, there are red apples and school pencils plastered across this light blue slipper. The red …

Aren’t these rich? The elegant AK Anne Klein Women’s Rue Dress Detailed Slingback Pumps, made of suede and satin, are the perfect complement to this year’s sassy holiday dresses. Your toe-tapping, dancing feet won’t miss a beat in these 2-3/4 inch skinny heels. Whether you’re going to a tea party, …

Attention holiday shoppers, Shoebuy.com is having a 20% off sale this weekend only!

Shoebuy.com is a great place to shop because they offer free shipping, free return shipping, & no sales tax, 60 day money back guarantee, and 110% price guarantee on every purchase, everyday. Plus, they give you LIVE …

Channel the spirit of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in the Enzo Angiolini Women’s Theophile, an ultra-stylish pair of 1960s-inspired open toe pumps. They look beautifully tailored and demand to be worn with a black suit. White gloves would be optional. Personally, I would forego the hosiery, but a proper lady of …

The ‘Duck Factor’ is certainly high on this, the Indigo by Clarks West Clog, maybe even as high as 7. In case you’re not familiar with the duck factor, it is what I call the scale, from 1 to 10, that defines how much the toe box of a pair …

Today I finally had the chance to take my Dexter La Femme shoes to the shoe repair shop for taps. I took them to Zinke’s Drive-In Shoe Repair in Pasadena, California for two reasons: 1) The Zinke’s neon sign is cute and 2) It’s near my favorite Japanese convenience store, …

Be the cutest of Santa’s elves this year by wearing a green pair of Chinese Laundry Women’s Rhoda Flats when you deliver presents to your friends and loved ones. The toes don’t curl upward and neither are jingling bells attached, but somehow you could make it work! Believe in the …

Just in time for the holidays, I’d like to share this fruitcake with you, our dear readers. The FLY London Women’s Fruitcake Stacked Pump with Flap does not need to be refrigerated, frozen, or stored in your closet. Look at these delicious lines and details in the style of vintage …

Try this shoe quiz. Match the shoes with the most likely occupation of the wearer. Who wears which shoes to work?

1. Public health nurse
2. Stock broker
3. Librarian

A. Open-toe slides
B. Mary janes
C. Heeled loafers

The correct answers are 1) C 2) A 3) B
Not scientifically proven, results from in-house sample consisting …

Calling all shoe fanatics: this weekend is the last Shoes.com Saturday Sale before the end of the year. So if you’re looking to stock up on your favorite styles, head on over to their site for some great bargains on a huge variety of shoe brands. Remember, they …

I was told that the famous guitarist Carlos Santana does not use his pinky finger when he plays. Whether that makes him a lousy guitarist or an exceptional one, I cannot say. My realm of expertise is shoes, and well, now that he has his hand in making a line …

The Kip Oxford for men is a very cool pair of shoes available now at a very nice price. They are made by the reliable brand Clarks, a company well known for comfort and durability. I really like this oxford style. If it’s also available for women, which I kind …

The colder it gets, the more longingly you start to look at fuzzy, comfortable bedroom slippers. Like these Woolrich “Redwood” slippers which almost look like a terry bathrobe for your feet. I have no idea what they have to do with the Redwoods, however. The padded footbed is …

Now that the winter season is in full swing, everyone needs a pair of good mid-calf dress boots. The Women’s Ricky boots by Tommy Hilfiger, with a 2-3/4″ stacked heel, smooth dark brown leather upper, and classic round toe, is just the right height and style to wear with jeans …

Alloy.com holding a limited special where you can get 20 percent off your order from now until December 5. This is before taxes, shipping and handling but still seems like a pretty good deal for shoes. All you have to do is enter the coupon code below. …

I bought these Linea Paolo “Vega” Slingbacks from Nordstrom.com recently thinking I could wear them with my winter whites. I’ve been intrigued by the Nordstrom exclusive brand Linea Paolo because their styles are kind of weird, but kind of cool, too. I really like the adjustable fit of this type …

The Soho Lab Women’s Dishy by Skechers has everything! This retro red dress shoe has the mary jane style that I love, the platformed height that I need, and a peep toe and butterfly design enhancements to round out the pretty little package. If I could have Jerry Springer as …

If our shoes speak volumes about our personalities, then this pair screams, “Va va voom!” Doesn’t it? The Charles David “Cavort” is a sexy pair of sandals with a 4-inch stiletto heel. I could never pull these off, but yeah, I think Salma Hayek might wear these on the red …