Shoes Of The Day

I just returned from a trip to the UK and found these on display in all their collective glory: REEBOK LIFESTYLES!

I think the last time I saw these shoes was on a PBS aerobics special back in ‘85 - Eat your heart out Richard!

You play varsity? You’re gonna need a pair for next semester; Supportive leather upper is soft and comfortable. Sculpted EVA midsole offers lightweight cushioning. High abrasion rubber outsole affords traction and durability.

Time to get in shape girls!

And who said Reebok shoes were all that bad?

These shoes are air conditioned and dishwasher safe! The shoes of the day: Hayley’s dishwasher-safe-delights. Thanks for sharing HC!

Remember the movie Nuns on the Run? Well, we think we found out where they ended up when they stopped running. Here is the evidence.

Enjoy - 5 pairs of shoes of the day:

Check the Nun on the far left, we like to call her the “the nun of yo’ business .” Nice heels here, will you pass me another….”

Thanks to the ‘JetSet‘ one of our faithful readers for submitting this ’shoe of the day’ review! Azucar, you rock! Bettys and other assorted skirts, listen up to a woman’s shoe expert and enjoy writing that is as good as these shoes!

“An intricate network of bronze wire anchors mirror-like sequins on these shimmering peep-toes. Bronze wire over leather? An entire shoe of mirror sequins? Yes, please! I think I’d wear these, uhm, everywhere. Down to Albertson’s, to pick up the mail, maybe even to the IFA. And at $1165, you’d have to wear them everywhere to make the most out of them.

A word about my friend Christian Louboutin. He is one of the world’s premiere shoe makers. He’s obsessed with the architecture and design of shoes. Louboutin’s first signature is a platform that allows the wearer comfort while propelling their feet into dizzying heights. The pitch of your foot isn’t as severe as the shoe looks at first glance all because of that platform. Four inch heels, that sounds about right.

The second signature? All Louboutin shoes have red leather soles. The story goes that Christian was pondering a pair of pumps one day and trying to figure out what was missing. His secretary was painting her nails with a Chanel fire red polish–I guess the French are OK with painting nails in front of bosses. He took one look at that bottle of Chanel and snatched it out of the secretary’s hand. He painted the bottom of the previously perplexing pumps and viola! A true Louboutin has a red sole, how delicious.”

The shoes of the day that come with a built-in platform: Louboutin Kubrick sequin leather 4 inch Plats.

Get some nail polish on your soles!

Walking was never better exercise than in these innovative sneakers from Masai Barefoot Technology (MBT). Smooth leather and mesh upper in an athletic technical walking style with layered toe overlays side stripes and MBT logo heel overlay. Full lace up front with quick pull lace loops padded tongue and collar soft fabric lining and cushioning anti-bacterial insole. Masai Barefoot Technology(R) simulates barefoot walking for improved gait and fitness. Shock absorbing midsole traction patterned sole. Includes DVD.

Swiss engineer Karl Muller developed and patented a unique sole construction that activates muscle groups need to coordinate and stabilize the body when walking or standing. Masai Barefoot Technology creates a natural soft surface underneath the feet, so that every little step step you take acts like a tiny fitness exercise. Even standing has a training effect on the muscles, stabilizing your entire musculoskeletal system. One MBT wearer says “There is only one word to describe my MBT footwear: Fantastic!” I must admit, when I put them on my feet for a test drive, I truly felt more coordinated until I looked in the mirror and couldn’t stop staring at the rocking chair foot bed.

MBT offers help for: 1. Back, hip leg, foot, joint, muscle, ligament and tendon injuries. 2. Reduces stress on the knee and hip joints. 3. Activates neglected muscules. 4. Tones and shapes the body. 5. Improves posture and gait.

If you want a shoe that is comfortable for walking and standing, this is your shoe. If you want a shoe that will impresses the opposite sex under the age of 52 - then, this is nacho shoe.

Get comfortable in your rocker, these shoes start at $244.99 “But wait, thats not all - if you order right now, they will also include this incredible walk, wear and stand MBT DVD.” You know a pair of shoes is 100% for-real when it comes with a digital manual. Hey, think of it this way, these could save you 10 to 12 co-pays at your chiropractor’s office.

Enjoy the shoes of the day: The Men’s Sport Masai Barefoot Technology. Yes, they come in Betty flavors too!

You’re right, its time for another Betty review. One of our incredible readers recommended and requested that I include a review for the Chella heels.

Our reader writes: “These are the Chella t-straps that I’m dying for. You can find them at cool girl shoe heaven, Anthropologie. They’re now 25% off…which makes them only…uhm…299.95.” A bargain for all you fashion divas.

Here are the specs:

Rubbed suede is reminiscent of a dew-dusted valley. Styled with an asymmetrical t-strap. By Tracey Neuls.

• Ankle button
• Leather upper, insole, sole
• 2.5″ cone heel
• Italy

These heels are highly recommended for cool people who want comfort, style, fashion and a shoe with dew-dusting as a descriptor. Shoes of the day: Chella t-straps.

If you like cheese, get your Parmesan shoes here.

The Chuck Taylor All-Stars were first produced by Converse in 1917, that is 5 years after the sinking of the Titanic for all you DiCaprio lovers. “I’m the King of the World!” Chuck thought the same thing, when he made the canvas and rubber-soled shoes his preferred shoe of choice by putting his stamp of approval on its ankle patch and in the history books as the most successful shoe of all time.

Think of the demographic that has enjoyed these shoes through the years: The basketball players, the skaters, the punk-rockers, sportos, the motorheads, geeks, sluts, bloods, waistoids, dweebies - they all adore them. They think these are righteous shoes.

The perfect shoe for all…no, for fall! They even come in “Harvest Pumpkin.” Go ahead Bettys, I’ll say it with you; “Oh, cute.”

Enjoy the shoes of the day: Converse Men’s, Betty’s and Chillin’s All-Star Ox, I mean Oxen. These Converse are Oxen!

Can you name a pair of shoes that is over 90 years old, that you can still buy new?

How many pairs have you had? Me? Thanks for asking, I have personally owned 5 pairs, including Pink.

The shoes of the day’s first Betty shoe review. Why did I choose this shoe for the first Betty post?

Four reasons:

1. The Puma OSU was recommended by one of our fantastic readers, thanks! (Better functionality is coming for all of you to send the shoes you would like me to rate, rant and review — stay tuned. For now, simply leave a comment below with a shoe that you would like a review written about.)
2. Shoe of many colors. Most smart guys know not to limit the ladies. I wonder if Donny’s wife has a pair of these. I’ll call her tomorrow. Honestly Betty, think of the outfits you could accessor-izzle with these! I would imagine that these shoes would be a good go-to when in outfit distress. The most difficult decision for you now becomes which eye-liner, purse, bracelet, watch, nail polish, hat, earrings, shirt, belt, pants and socks to complement them.
3. Puma makes funky shoes. I appreciate that they aren’t afraid to explore different materials, designs and COLORS. They even offer a Mongolian BBQ for the truly shoe hungry.
4. I have wanted to use the word “Betty” and “Sneaker” in the same sentence for a long time. Check.

Enjoy the shoes of the day.

What do you think? Do these belong only in SF?