Shoe -n- Tell Archives: May, 2007






These Urban Outfitters Button Peeptoe Slingbacks I wrote about back in February are now on sale for only $19.99!

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Southern Californians love convertible cars. Here, drivers can go topless practically year-round but sometimes it’s better to just keep the top up. The same holds true for wearing backless shoes like slides, sandals and mules. Sure, it’s easy to slip on a pair of slides but sometimes you just need …

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I don’t think it’s any secret around here that I love Faryl Robin shoes. Their styles are so inventive and colorful! The Faryl Robin - Women’s Beth Flats with Low Wedge features a fine dark brown suede upper with a beautiful teal snake leather trim. A one-inch, low wedge …

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These metallic Naughty Monkey Women’s My Pony Flats aren’t exactly my cup of tea, but who am I to deprive the wild women out there who might drool over these shoes? Cool zebra stripes and a pretty feminine bow adorn these flats. This pair has a fabric upper with a …

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Find great deals on summer shoes for women, men, boys, and girls at the Piperlime.com Sweet Deal Event. Enjoy 20% off select styles. Sale ends May 29, 2007 at 11:59pm ET. No coupon necessary.

[Sorry, this Coupon expired on 05/29/07 - Click here to find more like this one.]

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Whoops, I’d forgotten to post this coupon which unfortunately expires tomorrow. Unfortunate, because it’s a pretty good one. This one is for 35% off Sale items at Shoes.com, with no brand exclusions. Like all the Shoes.com specials, you probably needed to hit this one early since their …

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Lately, I’ve noticed a trend towards mary-jane-inspired athletic footwear. These Ecco X-treme Jane Sling Backs are an exceptional specimen. The “open net side quarters” allow for superior ventilation during hot days, workouts or barefoot treks to the supermarket. The “dual density anatomically correct compression moulded EVA/PU composite midsole” is …

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Oh Sugar, how I love and dispise thee. I have been admiring their shoes for a while now, but when I found out they don’t make shoes smaller than size 6 (*shakes fist*), I decided to not write about Sugar shoes anymore. But oh, how they torture me with those …

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J-41 shoes are comfortable shoes styled for your leisure days. This particular pair, the J-41 - Rebirth, has a map decorating the insole and the outer sole. I love maps! These shoes really appeal to the wannabe cartographer in me.

Now you can get $5 off J-41 shoes at Shoes.com. Just …

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I’ve been looking for some natural leather-colored shoes for a while, and this Bobbette Ballet Flat by Nine West totally caught my eye. It’s got everything I love in a shoe: cute round toe, with nice detailing like the braided cording and tiny buckle (silver, NOT gold! thank you very …

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The sweet and adorable Bandolino - Texxa is a trendy mary jane in a patent leather upper that will most likely only flatter smaller feet. Sorry, Peggy Hill.

For those of you who don’t watch the Fox network, Peggy Hill is on King of the Hill. She has huge feet …

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These popular and sporty BC Footwear ballet flats will get a lot of mileage with your wardrobe this Spring. This is a standard canvas flat with a green and black mesh pattern to help your feet stand out. The inner of the shoe is also patterned with an …

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All of the true Sneakerheads out there probably already know about this store (and the millions of other ones out there), but I decided to post it anyway. This is the Shoeciety, an online shoe shop in Malaga, Spain that specializes special edition sneakers that bigger companies like Nike, …

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Cure the blues with a new pair of shoes, that’s what I would do. Specifically, get the Tyler by Richard Tyler - Blues. These lace overlaid two-piece pumps will make you happy the minute you put them on. The leather buckle adds a dash of panache. They’re so glamorous and …

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Just a quick note that Shoes.com has reinstated their “10 off 80″ coupon on non-sale shoes on their website. Just use the code below when you checkout, and remember there are a bunch of brands that are excluded (you can see them on their site). The coupon is …

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You won’t believe your eyes when you see the heel on the United Nude - Women’s Eamz Boot! It’s your normal, average, zippered ankle boot, but, whoa, the heel is amazing. Is it the leg of a swivel chair ? The foot of a table? Is this a shoe or …

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Layered gold and bronze crepe leather criss-crosses over an open toe to make this “Boop Peep” Pump elegant and sexy. Famed designer Isaac Mizrahi lets you stroll through the fashion of yesteryear with these 3 inch stilleto peep toes. They also have the shoe in black fabric, but these gold …

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This week I seem to be on a Via Spiga kick, as you can tell. Via Spiga has so many delightful designs, like the Cove, a stunning two-piece peep toe, shown here in the pink and black polka dot pattern. This pair is a little retro-looking, but thoroughly modern.

Via …

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Sometimes a picture is worth a billion words.

I hesitated about posting this for a split second. But the sharply dressed dude in the photo who seems to have confused going to work with ET flying across a full moon looked so darn HAPPY that I figured there must be …

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Wear the bejeweled, bedazzling Via Spiga - Strass dress sandal to any party or evening affair and be prepared to receive adoration and compliments from ladies and gentlemen, alike. Its delicate design and details will perfectly complement your feminine spring and summer dresses. Features quality leather in the upper, lining …

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Look peachy keen this summer in the Via Spiga - Glaze, a classic pair of modern thong sandals in a shiny patent leather. There’s no doubt that you will outshine the other bikini clad girls who are not wearing these fantastic sandals. Available in black patent and gold mirror.

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It looks as if the Shoes.com Saturday Sale will be happening this Saturday, May 12. As usual, the sale starts at 7:00 AM and ends at midnight (Central Time). Get online early for the best deals. Shop confidently knowing that Shoes.com offers a 115% price guarantee, free shipping to …

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I’d seen the Reef Dram Sandals a month or so ago on Gizmodo, but was recently reminded of the footwear meant for thirsty beach-goers after seeing a video of them on the news. I’m still not sure how much of a gimmick this is supposed to be versus an …

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The Michael by Michael Kors - Seaside is the perfect pair of sandals to wear with your cool new nautical outfit for a stroll on the boardwalk!

The striped foam totally won me over. Upper is made of patent leather and a striped fabric.

Enjoy the sunshine in these terrific wedge …

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New for women and children is the Crocs Mary Jane! Everything you love about Crocs is here — the gentle Croslite(R) material that resists odors and massages your feet, the toe with airholes and drain ports, and the non-binding heel strap that keeps you firmly planted while gardening or walking …

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You don’t see coupons for Men’s shoes too often for the major online shoe shops, so take advantage of this one while you can, guys. This one is pretty cool because it’s for an extra 25% discount on any Men’s sales items on Shoes.com. The coupon is only …

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Ooh, I just found some fun slingbacks from Privo by Clarks, the Petra Sling, for the spring. They have comfort features such as breathable leather and rubber uppers and a molded phylon EVA midsole. The description at Zappos.com says these shoes provide “instant comfort” and “prevent body fatigue!” That’s impressive. …

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Thanks to my friends Lynn & Craig for these My Neighbor Totoro Slippers, the best house slippers ever! I love them. The days may be heating up but the nights are still chilly, so I’ve just started using these slippers. They are cushioned and have traction dots on the …

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May is National Shoes for Orphans Month. You can make a difference in the life of a needy child by providing him or her with a new pair of shoes, socks, or shoelaces. Find out how here.

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