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3894

03-20-2009, 06:28 PM

No, first we need pictures.

Well, I was gonna.

Then I saw these lovelies at bluefly.com: http://adn.is.bluefly.com/mgen/Bluefly/prodImage.ms?productCode=302456001&width=157&height=188

Cole-Haan, currently $99 but they were about $82 when I ordered. They came today and, swanky ones, they make the feet look teensy weensy.

Now all I need is sandals weather. Currently, it's snowing here.

Morrigoon

03-21-2009, 08:17 PM

I need new work shoes. I like my work shoes, but they've always been 1/2 a size too big and I'm noticing that I'm having more and more foot pain because I'm always wearing either my work shoes or ballet flats. So I need to wear my sneakers more, but I also need well-fitting work shoes. Black oxford style works for me.

What do you think I should use, Sketchers? My "old" work shoes that I replaced were Sketchers boots and they lasted me years. I'd still use them but they're a bit small now (opposite problem from my current shoes)

alphabassettgrrl

03-22-2009, 07:18 PM

Skechers used to have a style I liked- just like the black Oxford. I haven't looked lately if they still have it; they discontinued it and I started buying a similar style from KMart.

I'm hoping Skechers brings back that style. I really liked it.

3894

03-23-2009, 07:03 AM

Renata Fluevog, my angel, why must you be so expensive?

http://www.fluevog.com/code/images/colour/0000002229/composite.jpg

Drince88

03-23-2009, 09:22 AM

must.... resist.... pretty..... red....shoes....pretty....red....shoes....

Oh yea, they're pretty, that means the chances of them coming in my size are small. Whew, dodged that one!

Not Afraid

03-23-2009, 10:13 AM

We've stayed out of the Fluevog store lately and it's been good for our budget I love many a Fluevog.

3894

03-23-2009, 10:20 AM

I love many a Fluevog.

A fellow Kork-Ease fan and Fluevot harlot, eh? NA, you and I can never go shoe shopping together. It would be too much nirvana. The universe would implode.

Ghoulish Delight

03-23-2009, 10:22 AM

Though a single shopping spree would go a long way to stabilizing the economy.

Not Afraid

03-23-2009, 10:34 AM

Yes, yes it would.

But, you'd have to include Remix Vintage in the mix to really amplify the damage.

3894

03-23-2009, 10:39 AM

But, you'd have to include Remix Vintage in the mix to really amplify the damage.

I'm feeling all flustered! NA, let's do it next time I'm in LA.

Not Afraid

03-23-2009, 10:46 AM

http://remixvintageshoes.com/gildagp2.gif

http://www.sundancecatalog.com/mgen/catalog/test.ms?args=%2247869%7CBRONZE%20HIGH+LIFE+SANDALS %7C_BRZ.jpg%22&is=336,336,0xffffff
I'm also searching for the perfect yellow or orange sandle.

Not Afraid

03-23-2009, 10:46 AM

YES! Let's go shopping!

I will be in Chicago first weekend of June......

3894

03-23-2009, 11:04 AM

I will be in Chicago first weekend of June......

Zut alors, no can do! I'll be in Geneva or Dijon, one of the two.

You'll take a raincheck?

Snowflake

03-23-2009, 11:38 AM

Gosh, I feel so unfashionable, I'm wearing the most comfy pair of loafers. :blush:

Prudence

03-31-2009, 09:27 PM

ZOMGWTFBBQPONIES!!!!!! Why did I think the only California Fluevog store was in San Francisco? THERE'S ONE IN HOLLYWOOD! I CAN VISIT IT 7 DAYS A WEEK!!!!!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!

Not Afraid

03-31-2009, 09:31 PM

Yes, and you can take me with you and THEN we can go to Remix vintage shoes and have another shoegasm.

3894

04-01-2009, 06:13 AM

Yes, and you can take me with you and THEN we can go to Remix vintage shoes and have another shoegasm.

I can feel my MasterCard throbbing.

Morrigoon

04-03-2009, 01:22 AM

WANT (http://www.register123.com/event/profile/web/index.cfm?PKwebID=0x15118481e2&varPage=info)

(The shoes I'm talking about are just over 3/4 the way down the page)

Of course, since I'm not going to the event, and don't have $75 anyway, not going to happen. But OMG...

Ghoulish Delight

04-10-2009, 01:35 PM

OMG, I've solved my sandal dilemma!

I have for a while now had a very restrictive set of requirements for any sandals I buy.

1) I must be able to slip it on and off without having to use my hands. My most frequent use of sandals is to quickly throw on when I'm stepping outside for just a few moments (walking to the mail box, grabbing something from the car, going in and out while BBQing on the patio). I often have something in my hands on such occasions and need to be able to just step into my footwear

2) While I need to be able to easily slip them on and off, they also must have a way to be secured to my feet so that, on the rare occasion I do wear them for more than a short walk out my front or back door, they aren't in danger of slipping off my feat. This rules out flip-flops and 99% of sandal styles.

3) Velcro is not an option. I've tried it. Invariably the velcro gives out. Plus I hate the fact that my footwear makes noise when I take it off.

That pretty much has left me, for about a decade, with 1 style of sandal, something like this (http://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews/Footwear/Sandals/Bite%20Xtension%202/James%20Triplett/Initial%20Report/Initial%20Uppers.jpg). With the strap unclipped they slip on and off, but the clip allows for a non-velcro option for securing them for longer wear.

Perfect. Except for the entirely unfashionable look. And for the fact that it's been a decade and it's all I've worn. I'm pretty over it. I've considered no longer requiring sandals to serve double duty, getting a "going out" sandal and a cheap pair of flipflops or something for around the house. But that's just too much footwear.

But today I believe I've solved the riddle.

http://www.zappos.com/images/749/7490204/10757-796087-p.jpg?20090409124757

They slip on, but the elastic webbing does a good job of holding them on my feet and can be tightened to secure them even further. I'm happy. And I'm sure CP will be too.

Andrew

04-10-2009, 01:38 PM

Hey, I like those. Do you have a link to the product page?

Ghoulish Delight

04-10-2009, 01:41 PM

They're Keen Ormond.

Zappos (http://www.zappos.com/product/7490204/color/151703). I got them for a little less than that at Spot Chalet.

Deebs

04-10-2009, 01:44 PM

Excellent solution, GD. I like 'em. They will work and they are far superior to your 10 years tired old ones.

Ghoulish Delight

04-10-2009, 01:45 PM

Excellent solution, GD. I like 'em. They will work and they are far superior to your 10 years tired old ones.
Just to be clear, I haven't been wearing the same pair for 10 years. I've just been replacing sandals every couple of years with the same basic style for 10 years.

Deebs

04-10-2009, 01:51 PM

Yes, I was not clear in what I said. I should have said 10 years tired style. I did understand before that you were not wearing worn-out, broken-down sandals.

Ghoulish Delight

04-10-2009, 01:54 PM

Not since college.

Deebs

04-10-2009, 02:00 PM

Heh.

And there was that one day you went to work wearing the sandals that made me giggle for 2 days.

Drince88

04-10-2009, 04:14 PM

I had to throw away 4 pairs of pumps this week. I was wearing one pair (the bright blue ones), that I hadn't worn in quite a while, and happened to notice 'stuff' under my desk - it was the sole basically disentigrating.

For quite a while when I was wearing pumps semi-regularly, I'd bought a number of Nordstrom brand pumps in various colors, and these were one of them. So I checked my other ones. The navy, bright pink, and off-white ones all totally cracked along the sole when I flexed them.

I'm TRYING to be good and not replace them (since I have bought shoes and not purged lately), but it seems funny to only have red shoes, and all the rest be true neutrals in my closet. Fortunately (sort of) there's not a Nordstroms within afternoon shopping distance, so it's fairly easy to resist, since Macy's and Dillards don't carry a lot of wide sizes.

3894

04-13-2009, 12:07 PM

This not-buying-shoes policy, Drince. I don't like it.

I bought two pair myself, both for serious walking. My fit issue is a B-width foot with a very narrow heel so everything with a back slips. Solution? The very good salesguy at the Mall of America's The Walking Company found two.

Exhibit 1: the velcro strap at the back

http://www.thewalkingcompany.com/brands/images/products/3530-6990-090.jpg

Now, normally I would not wear a Mary Jane but I am desperate enough to compromise. You know, the shoe really looks okay on. Who knew.

Exhibit 2: the heel strap

http://www.thewalkingcompany.com/brands/images/products/3610-00038-5411-060.jpg

The salesguy kept calling these gladiator sandals. I don't see it but I did take a really long walk in them yesterday. No blisters, very comfortable, and pretty nice looking, too.

Stan4dSteph

04-13-2009, 12:42 PM

Any opinions on these shoes (http://www.titlenine.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=2977&itemType=PRODUCT&iProductID=2977)? I'm contemplating a purchase.I bought a pair but had to return them because they were too small. I bought a new pair of running shoes this weekend though.

http://dyn-images.hsni.com/is/image/HomeShoppingNetwork/4153701w?$pd300$

Ghoulish Delight

04-21-2009, 03:39 PM

Hey, I like those. Do you have a link to the product page?
For the record - wore them all 3 days at Coachella.

Best.

Sandal.

Ever.

3 days, constant walking in extreme heat, never fell off my feet, and not a single blister. Even with my well-worn, most comfortable pairs of shoes in the past Coachella caused some sort of blister. With these, other than the unavoidable fatigue of being on my feet for 10 hours a day, I came out completely unscathed.

How good were they? I'm going to be testing how well I can speed walk in them this week. If that's not a problem, then I'm planning on wearing them for Mouse Adventure.

3894

05-22-2009, 01:47 PM

"When the going gets tough, the tough go shopping."

Sierra Trading is having a sale. I bought me these Mephistos http://img.sierratradingpost.com/erez4/erez?src=ProductImages/1777M_01.tif&tmp=Medium&redirect=0

blueerica

05-22-2009, 01:56 PM

I need to indulge in a little shoe-shopping. Need cute new black flats.

Ghoulish Delight

05-22-2009, 02:07 PM

Sigh. Consulting this thread I see that my last shoe purchase hasn't even made it a year and there's it's literally coming apart at the seams :(. Which is a shame 'cause I really liked these (http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/showpost.php?p=229917&postcount=201).

Hopefully my new pair of Skechers will be more durable.
1128 1129

€uroMeinke

05-22-2009, 08:03 PM

I went to Chicago and didn't get any Fluvogs - a great tradition is now broken

3894

05-24-2009, 12:04 PM

I went to Chicago and didn't get any Fluvogs - a great tradition is now broken

If it's not too rude can I ask why you broke your tradition? It seems like such a good one.

€uroMeinke

05-24-2009, 12:18 PM

If it's not too rude can I ask why you broke your tradition? It seems like such a good one.

Work had more influence over my stay this time. Usually I travel alone, or with one or two colleagues. This time, I traveled with my boss, and her boss, and had no room to add an extra day where I could get out on my own at a time when the shops would still be open.

3894

05-24-2009, 03:31 PM

Work had more influence over my stay this time.

Sorry it worked out that way. I hope the trip was good work-wise, though. My suggestion: next time, buy two pair.

Disneyphile

05-26-2009, 11:40 PM

I've really been needing new boots for all-day casual shoots. So, today, I found these through a close-out site for only $40, so I totally couldn't resist (but this site had better photos of them):

Boots (http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7438275/c/3.html#reviews)

3894

05-29-2009, 11:37 AM

$40 seems like a great price for those, Disneyphile. :snap:

Thierry Rabotin, mon amour, why must you be so out-of-my-league pricey?
http://www.berenshoes.com/images/150/RB0071_BLK_PT.jpg $395 smackeroos + shipping

If you see me in these shoes, have me arrested. It is criminal to spend that kind of money.

Prudence

05-29-2009, 11:45 AM

I decided to assume that the condo sale will go through and splurge a little (it was a sale!) on replacing my ancient held-together-by-hope-and-prayer sandals. I was mostly looking for comfort, and I can't wear thong sandals.

http://www.naturalizer.com/ProductImages/Naturalizer_iAEC0215828.jpg

http://www.naturalizer.com/ProductImages/shoes_iaec0217509.jpg

And, for no rational reason:

http://www.naturalizer.com/ProductImages/shoes_iaec0216626.jpg

Disneyphile

06-04-2009, 03:18 PM

My new boots arrived today! :D

They are SO comfy and fit very well! I love the side zipper for easy on/off. :snap:

3894

06-22-2009, 11:32 AM

I went on a shoe spree. They're all comfort shoes and all of 'em black. I've got ground to cover this summer, you see. Here's what I got:

Add this first one to the list of things you can cry timber! over. Yes, it's an Earth Shoe and yes, I once swore I would never wear them.
http://www.earthfootwear.com/portals/0/aspdnsf/images/product/medium/19_1_blackglossyleather.jpg

This one is an Ecco. It's the perfect walking sandal and would do ultra well at the DLR, just sayin'. http://content.nordstrom.com/ImageGallery/store/product/Gigantic/4/_5761644.jpg

Ah, the divineness of Merrells. I love this shoe. It won't look out of place in Paris or in a cave near Lascaux, two places I'll be. http://content.nordstrom.com/ImageGallery/store/product/Gigantic/18/_5775638.jpg

Stan4dSteph

06-22-2009, 12:03 PM

I have a pair of those Merrells in brown and green.

3894

06-22-2009, 01:44 PM

I have a pair of those Merrells in brown and green.

Next time we rendezvous, we wear the Merrells? Shazzzam!

Ghoulish Delight

07-22-2009, 02:14 PM

Here's some (potentially awful) news that concerns regulars of this thread:

Amazon's buying Zappos.

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/22/amazon-to-acquire-zapposcom/?src=twt&twt=nytimes

innerSpaceman

07-22-2009, 02:20 PM

Well, I'm glad I just got my Zappos fix with FOUR new pairs of tennies, in glorious colors (well, 'cept I replaced my old grays that were getting nasty).

A person of the male persuasion with my diminuative foot size cannot hope to EVER find shoes at brick & mortar, and Zappos is (was?) my savior. I hope this does not change.

But, sigh, everything does.

Ghoulish Delight

07-22-2009, 02:25 PM

Sh*t which reminds me, I think I still have a pair of sandals that needs returning. Good thing I have a year! I swear, Amazon, if you f*ck Zappos up I will personally find some sort of corporeal analog of you and murder it. Not even because I use it, that pair of sandals is the only thing I've actually purchased from them and I'm going to return them. But damnit, it's actually a successful business model built on not treating customers as enemies to vanquish and it would suck mightilly for that to be wiped out.

innerSpaceman

07-22-2009, 02:30 PM

That said, though Zappos has generous return policy and good customer service (important for an internet cobbler), I've never had a problem returning anything to Amazon.

Ghoulish Delight

07-22-2009, 02:36 PM

That said, though Zappos has generous return policy and good customer service (important for an internet cobbler), I've never had a problem returning anything to Amazon.Amazon's decent. Zappos is exceptional. The only other time I tried to buy something there it was out of stock..so the customer service person sat on the phone with me and helped me find what I was looking for at another retailer. THAT is what Amazon had better not ruin.

innerSpaceman

07-22-2009, 02:43 PM

Yeah, I agree. Zappos is (was) exceptional ... and, yeah, I fear that might change. Oi.

BarTopDancer

07-22-2009, 02:49 PM

I'll put ShoeBuy second to Zappos. Amazon after both.

Not Afraid

07-22-2009, 06:12 PM

Good! I can just add on a pair of shoes to get free shipping when my order is under $50.

Prudence

07-29-2009, 06:53 AM

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stan4dSteph

08-02-2009, 02:53 PM

Stopped by DSW while at the mall and spotted the snow boots I was coveting last season. I snatched up a pair. Not going to wait for these to go on clearance.
http://www.zappos.com/images/746/7462999/5007-739611-d.jpg (http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/40492245/c/3.html)

bewitched

08-02-2009, 08:25 PM

Cute Steph!

I just bought these (http://content.nordstrom.com/ImageGallery/store/product/Gigantic/8/_5820948.jpg) along with 6 other pairs of shoes for O and me, all "athletic" type shoes. (O got these (http://content.nordstrom.com/ImageGallery/store/product/Gigantic/17/_5836157.jpg) cute, for a 9yo, hi-tops)

Damn you, Nordstrom anniversary sale!

I am generally pretty blah about shoes these days since I still can't wear heels. I'm bored with flats.

eta: Just ordered 3 more. In my defense, prices do go up tomorrow.

Andrew

08-08-2009, 02:35 PM

Ordered: Keen Springwater (http://www.keenfootwear.com/product/fw09/shoes/men/trailhead/springwater/grey%20-%20keen%20yellow) cycling/spinning shoes, which retail for $130 but I found them at eriksbikeshop.com (http://www.eriksbikeshop.com/ride/product.asp?pf_id=PR3C4489&path=Shop&path=keen+springwater&search_handle=QT1rZWVuIHNwcmluZ3dhdGVyfkI9a2VlbiBz cHJpbmd3YXRlcn5EPTI0fkk9UHJpY2V_Sz00fkw9MX5NPTF_&scid=SearchResults&spoffset=2&s_id=0&mscssid=HVL44T65E36G8LQGJ6R96CXGVF500439) for $90.

http://www.eriksbikeshop.com/ride/assets/product_images/PR3C4489.jpg

Morrigoon

08-08-2009, 02:47 PM

Prudence

08-09-2009, 12:59 AM

I'm seriously considering these:

http://www.naturalizer.com/ProductImages/shoes_iaec0218358.jpg

Not Afraid

08-09-2009, 09:01 AM

What a great combination of colors!

Prudence

08-09-2009, 10:52 AM

They got the mom seal of approval, and I have a coupon. I suspect they shall be mine.

alphabassettgrrl

08-09-2009, 05:04 PM

Pru- good choice! Those are *gorgeous*!

Stan4dSteph

08-18-2009, 12:24 PM

Has anyone ever bought TOMS shoes? I'm contemplating getting these. Any opinions, yea or nay?

http://cdn2.tomsshoes.com/ProductImages/pair364.jpg (http://www.tomsshoes.com/ProductDetails.aspx?CategoryID=7&productID=364#pageTop)

Snowflake

08-19-2009, 12:46 PM

Merrell, where have you been all my life? Man, Encore Breeze are super comfy! Happy Feet!

BarTopDancer

08-22-2009, 10:25 AM

Bought two new pairs of shoes for my new job.

http://www.shoebuy.com/pm/aerog/aerog317056_144173_jb1.jpg

http://www.shoebuy.com/pi/aerog/aerog262573_16877_jb.jpg

I'm thinking of exchanging the first pair for blue instead of red, since I have a lot more clothes with blue accents then red/pink accents.

alphabassettgrrl

08-22-2009, 10:34 AM

I love the black ones!

Not Afraid

08-22-2009, 03:48 PM

What brand are the red ones?

I'm looking for some dressier flats for my new job.

BarTopDancer

08-22-2009, 04:29 PM

Both pair are Aerosole. Super comfortable. They also come in blue and I think black and maybe brown.

Shoebuy has them for $10 less than Macy's they have been running a 20% off promo + $5 off if you use google checkout. I scored both pairs for a little over $100.

3894

10-14-2009, 09:27 AM

Two pairs on sale for $24.99 each, one pair black, other pair bronze.

http://media.kohls.com.edgesuite.net/is/image/kohls/473864_Black?wid=230&hei=230&op_sharpen=1

Andrew

10-14-2009, 09:36 AM

So I need new running shoes and new combat boots, both right now before we leave on vacation. That's money I wasn't planning on spending right now.

Shoevent!

The Lovely Mrs. tod

10-14-2009, 09:41 AM

These came home last weekend.

innerSpaceman

10-14-2009, 09:42 AM

ok, now that i found a cool costume at the L.A. Opera sale, I need shoes to go with. Ya know, gay '90's shoes.

No, not the 1890's that are usually called the gay '90s, I mean the 1790's where the shoes were so damn gay.

And I don't want to spend a fortune on shoes I will wear once. But i need me some gay, big buckle, total dandy shoes. Where????

BarTopDancer

10-14-2009, 10:09 AM

So I need new running shoes and new combat boots, both right now before we leave on vacation. That's money I wasn't planning on spending right now.

Shoevent!

Dude, combat boots? What kind of vacation are you going on?

Andrew

10-14-2009, 10:22 AM

Dude, combat boots? What kind of vacation are you going on?
I... can't really talk about it until I come back. If I come back. But watch the newspapers next week.

bewitched

10-14-2009, 01:42 PM

innerSpaceman

10-14-2009, 02:21 PM

oooh, those are swell. But i think i'm gonna go with some boots i found on the aforementioned Amazon-owned Zappos. The buckles would be great on them, but they wont attach easily like they would to shoes.

I'm gonna keep them in mind until the boots come and I see them in the flesh. Thanks, bewitched!

bewitched

10-14-2009, 04:10 PM

As an aside, I think most Halloween stores carry them.

BarTopDancer

12-16-2009, 04:32 PM

#1 - Hot but shiny never lasts, they'll look worn way to soon
#2 - Wasabi hot but I'm guessing less than practical in actual use
#3 - An excellent balance of looks and practicality.

In reference to this

Ack! IT didn't work. But there was a thread that Moonie was referencing.

Pair 1 is still in excellent condition and still super comfortable.

The other 2 are still around but my jeans aren't long enough to wear with the heel height of any of them at this time.