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Baby Phat Shoe Deal Ends October 29, 2009

noreply@blogger.com (ShoeManyChoices) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:23:00 +0000

From now through October 29, 2009, Baby Phat has a sale on their shoes - buy one pair at full price and get a second pair for 30% off! Check out BabyPhat.com for more info!

More Custom Design Shoes on Vans Slip-Ons

noreply@blogger.com (ShoeManyChoices) — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:13:00 +0000

Our Punk Your Chucks post was a pretty popular one, and it featured a New York City artist who hand paints shoes with custom designs. Over at YourKicks.com, a Beverly Hills shoe company, each Vans slip-on shoe is also hand painted with custom unique designs using acrylic paints that are coated with a protective layer to preserve the artwork. From what I've seen, their work is extremely detailed and carefully crafted. If you're looking for originality and rare Vans, I would suggest checking out Your Kicks and seeing what they have to offer.

TOMS Shoes One for One Movement

noreply@blogger.com (ShoeManyChoices) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:00:00 +0000

TOMS Shoes is a shoe company with a mission: to provide a child in need with a new pair of shoes primarily to help prevent the contraction of diseases and infections. Many children growing up in developing countries come from families too poor to afford shoes or sandals, and walking around barefoot is the norm. However, debris and contaminated soil threaten the health of children walking barefoot when they get cuts and open sores on the soles of their feet.

"The leading cause of disease in developing countries is soil-transmitted parasites which penetrate the skin through open sores. Wearing shoes can prevent this and the risk of amputation." - TOMS Shoes

In their One for One Program, with every pair of shoes you purchase from TOMS Shoes, TOMS will give a new pair to a child in need. A popular way that several groups of people have been gathering support for this movement is by holding "Style Your Sole" parties.

At these Style Your Sole parties, people get together to customize their own blank TOMS shoes - and whether it's to express their creativity, create memorabilia for showers or parties, or just to have fun, all of the shoes purchased for these events still go towards the One for One movement. The white canvas classics are recommended for these get-togethers because they are the easiest to decorate and customize. They are $44 per pair, but orders of 25 pairs or more will receive 10% off. For more tips and information on how to hold your own Style Your Sole party, check out TOMS Shoes website.

Brad Pitt's New Monogrammed Shoes

noreply@blogger.com (ShoeManyChoices) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0000

Brad Pitt was recently photographed wearing a pair of suede monogrammed shoes with his initials BP, given to him as a gift from one of his assistants. He was out at a photocall with director Quentin Tarantino for their latest movie, Inglourious Basterds, at the Kursaal Palace on September 18, 2009 in San Sebastian, Spain. Although there have been some not-so-positive reactions to his particular shoes' aesthetics, monogrammed shoes are actually a great personalized gift idea if you can find a more contemporary style. Zazzle offers Keds slip-on shoes that you can customize yourself, or if you're not much of a designer, MonogramGifts have already created several monogrammed shoes for your choosing!

Nine West Rewards Shoppers Who Donate Shoes

noreply@blogger.com (ShoeManyChoices) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:29:00 +0000

Footwear retailer Nine West is encouraging customers to bring in their gently worn shoes (men's, women's, and kids') in exchange for a 15% discount on a purchase of $75 or more. The shoe drive is being held at 192 Nine West store locations nationwide, and the program will end on September 24, 2009. All shoes donated will be given to Soles4Souls, a nonprofit charity that collects new and gently used shoes to re-distribute to people in need. The 15% discount can be used either in stores or online.

For more information, visit soles4souls.org.

TOMS Shoes and Brandon Boyd of Incubus Launch New Shoes

noreply@blogger.com (ShoeManyChoices) — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 21:58:00 +0000

In a collaboration with Incubus frontman Brandon Boyd and Southern California artist Kristin Jai Klosterman, TOMS Shoes is set to launch their latest shoe design in the inaugural offering of the Collaborative Canvas Collection.

Brandon Boyd and Kristin Jai Klosterman created three canvases (one by each alone and the third with the two together) and individual swaths were cut from each piece of artwork and put back together uniquely in an effort to ensure that each pair of shoes in their collection are truly one-of-a-kind. Seventy-five pairs of shoes in total were created and a few are currently on display at UNDEFEATED stores in Silver Lake, Santa Monica, La Brea, and Las Vegas. They will go on sale at 7 pm on September 26, 2009 for the launch event at the Silver Lake UNDEFEATED store location in Southern California. With every shoe purchased, TOMS will give a new pair of shoes to a child in need.

For more information about TOMS Shoes, check out our blog post on their One for One mission.

Recall on Clark's Children's Shoes

noreply@blogger.com (ShoeManyChoices) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:52:00 +0000

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and C & J Clark America have issued a recall on Clark's popular Crawlers and Hazy Daze children's shoes due to a possible choking hazard. The molded rubber pieces on the sole can detach, and although no injuries or incidents have been reported in the U.S. so far, two reports have been made about children putting the detachable pieces from the sole into their mouths. Six other reports have been made about the rubber pieces detaching. Consumers are urged to immediately return the shoes to the nearest Clark's store for a full refund.

These shoes were sold nationwide at Clark's retail stores from February 2009 to July 2009 for $35-40. Clark's Crawlers were sold in infant sizes 2 to 3 1/2, and Clark's Hazy Daze shoes were sold in children's sizes 4 to 6 1/2. You may also identify these shoes by the "Clarks First Shoes" label printed inside the shoe's heel.

Here is a list of recalled names and model numbers of Clark's children's shoes:
Little Kyle Blue Crawler, Model #89823
Description: Blue with red and black trim

Little Kyle Tan Crawler, Model #89824
Description: Tan with blue and brown trim

India Sparkle White Crawler, Model #88000
Description: White with light green trim and pink stitching

Kirstin Pink Crawler, Model #88109
Description: Light pink with darker pink trim

Hazy Daze White Sandal, Model #88234
Description: White leather with cream and tan trim

Reports of incidents or injuries can be made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Additional information may be obtained by contacting C & J Clark America at (800) 425-2757 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Fun with Feet - Body Painted Shoes and Optical Illusions

noreply@blogger.com (ShoeManyChoices) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:15:00 +0000

REPOST [by popular demand]

Over on a website called Mighty Optical Illusions, I found a few shoe-related images that I thought were pretty cool. The following are along the lines of the last post about custom painted shoes.. except these are painted feet:

Artists John Maurad and Jenai Chin were commissioned for a New York Magazine article titled "You Walk Wrong," which basically claims that shoes hurt your feet and the best thing to do is to walk barefoot. I don't know if I buy that theory. Humans are so much more pampered today than we were way back when, and I know that if I have to stand or walk around barefoot on concrete or tiled floors for long periods of time, my feet will get exhausted much faster than if I had a good pair of sneakers on. However, I could see high heels doing physical damage to your feet.. But as the article acknowledged, it can elevate your self-esteem for a night and really make you feel sexy. Take this optical illusion below:

Bedside Slippers Rug Concept

noreply@blogger.com (ShoeManyChoices) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:04:00 +0000

Here's another cool concept: the bedside slippers rug. Designer Daniel Meyer created this small bedside rug with porthole cutouts for your slippers. Apparently, he knows all about slippers getting separated and kicked under dressers and beds. Now, with a specific place to put them, they'll probably be less likely to disappear on those cold early mornings. With this creative design, you'll always know where your slippers are before you get in and out of bed! Have you ever been victim to lost slippers?

Night Slippers with LED Lights

noreply@blogger.com (ShoeManyChoices) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 02:33:00 +0000

Now here's a concept that I really like -- light slippers. These creative night slippers allow you to easily move around dark areas without turning on any lights. Two powerful LED lights are placed inside the front of the slippers, illuminating as far as 20-25 feet ahead. Built-in light sensors do not allow the lights to turn on if there is sufficient light in the area. Built-in weight sensors do not allow the lights to turn on unless you are standing on them, and they also automatically turn off when you remove the slippers. Two, easily replaceable lithium batteries power the lights. I've seen these being sold for as much as $40 on Amazon and other websites. You can find these on eBay for half the price with free shipping! Would you buy these LED light slippers?

Disposable Soles for Your Bare Feet

noreply@blogger.com (ShoeManyChoices) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 01:59:00 +0000

If you're the kind of person who likes to walk around barefoot but hate it when you end up with black feet at the end of the day, then you might actually like this idea. Jun-Soo Choi designed this concept: sticky foot-shaped sheets that you put on your soles if you want that feeling of walking around barefoot but still keep the bottom of your feet clean. All you have to do is step on a sticky and you're off! They're supposedly good for hygiene and protect your feet from whatever danger lurks on your household floors, but I don't quite like the whole idea. First of all, the sticky sheets would have to be incredibly thin and flexible for someone not to notice that they're not completely barefooted. Secondly, I could see MORE dirt and hair being attracted to the sticky parts that aren't fully covered by your foot. To me, that's not hygienic. And finally, how sticky is it if it's to stay on your foot all day long? Will the film stick to your foot when you peel off the disposable sole? It may not be worth it if you'd have to wash your foot at the end of the day - because that's exactly what you'd end up doing if you had just been walking around barefoot anyways. What's your opinion on these disposable shoes?

Ikea Detolf Glass Door Cabinet for Shoe Display

noreply@blogger.com (ShoeManyChoices) — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:02:00 +0000

This Ikea glass door cabinet is great piece for the shoe collector to use as a way to showcase your most prized possessions. It's a clean and simple way to protect and display your best shoes for $60, courtesy of your local Ikea.

Pre-Release Available for Nike Air Max LeBron VII

noreply@blogger.com (ShoeManyChoices) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:32:00 +0000

The Nike Air Max LeBron VII is receiving loads of attention and praise for its design and craft. It showcases a flywire upper, patent leather accents, and a full length max air unit, which is specially tuned air created for basketball. The LeBron VII is now available in its white, black, and red colorway as a pre-release over at rmkstore.com for $200-209. Otherwise, if you don't want to pay the price for having this fly new kick before everyone else, you'll have to wait 2 months to purchase it at its $160 retail.

Chrome's New Shoe Releases Available Now

noreply@blogger.com (ShoeManyChoices) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:59:00 +0000

Chrome Bags, a company best known for having the most durable messenger bags, has released a line of brand new footwear made specifically for bike messengers and those looking for tough urban streetwear.

Made of weatherproof material, reinforced nylon, glass fiber, and polyurethane with vulcanized construction, there is no doubt that Chrome's Red Sole Line of urban shoes will live up to the rugged street-tested and city-proof standards their messenger bags have set over the past 14 years. Each shoe features a reflective heel patch, a small lip at the front for slipping your feet easily into toe straps, a stiffened sole to increase pedal stroke leverage, reinforced exterior paneling, sleek metal eyelets and lace-ends, and heel slam pads for optimal heel cushion and high impact absorption.

The four styles of Chrome shoes include the low-rise Kursk, the mid-rise Midway, the high-top Saipan, and the Chucka-inspired Arnhem.

The Chrome Kursk is a low cut, rubber-toed, Converse-like cordura street shoe with the most durable construction you can find. Available in black, grey, and brown, you can buy these shoes for $70.

The Chrome Midway is a fusion of durable cordura and stylish suede that hits below the ankle bone. These shoes are also available in black, grey, and brown for $90.

The Chrome Saipan corduroy high-tops lace up snug and also zip down the side so you don't have to mess with your laces every time. Available in black and grey, these shoes are priced at $80.

The Chrome Arnhem ankle-high boot is clean, minimal, and made from the most durable black suede. At $90, they are currently only available in black.

Also for a limited time, if you order by August 31, 2009, you can get free shipping and a free Chrome water bottle on domestic orders!

What do you think of Chrome's new endeavor into the shoe world?

DJ Cassidy Debuts New Michael Jackson Inspired Rockport Boat Shoe

noreply@blogger.com (ShoeManyChoices) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:57:00 +0000

DJ Cassidy, one of the most sought-after deejays in the music industry, has recently launched new shoes inspired by Run DMC and Michael Jackson at the East Hampton Blue & Cream store. For the boat shoe colorway, DJ Cassidy modeled his design after what he believes is the greatest outfit of all time: Michael Jackson's ensemble in the Billie Jean music video - black leather suit, red bow tie, pink shirt, and pink socks. The DJ Cassidy's Rockport boat shoe features soft pink perforated leather, a red canvas upper, black pinstripe, gold eyelets, and a custom pink terry cloth footbed.

Commemorating each year of Michael Jackson's life, Rockport produced only 50 limited edition pairs of shoes. This new exclusive Rockport Bridgeport boat shoe is being touted by Russell Simmons, Ryan Leslie, Lyor Cohen, Andre Harrell, Swizz Beatz, and Paul Sevigny. It comes packaged in a custom DJ Cassidy shoe box, with pink tissue paper, a red satin bow tie, and a personalized card from DJ Cassidy detailing his inspirations. Again, these shoes are only available at the East Hampton Blue & Cream store.

Foot Fetish Assaults in Oregon Department Stores

noreply@blogger.com (ShoeManyChoices) — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 03:53:00 +0000

Steven George Bronson, 46, is set to be arraigned on two charges of third-degree sexual abuse after finally being caught for fondling women's legs in various department stores in Oregon. Bronson would claim that he wanted to see if his wife or girlfriend would find a particular pair of shoes comfortable and convince various women to try on the shoes for him. This gave him the excuse to touch their legs, but he would also even rub his face on their thighs. He was reported last week at a Medford store, tricking a 15-year-old girl into trying on shoes and then touching her legs. As soon as she began screaming, he ran out of the store.

Police believe that he is involved in at least half a dozen foot fetish incidents since mid-July in shopping centers from Clackamas to Medford. Bronson also has a criminal history in Washington, California, and Nevada. Be careful, ladies!

Burger King Kicks Out Baby for Not Wearing Shoes

noreply@blogger.com (ShoeManyChoices) — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:03:00 +0000

"No shoes, no shirt, no service!" - Sunset Hills Burger King at 10734 Sunset Hills Plaza in Missouri strictly adheres to this policy with no regards to age or common sense.

A poor six-month-old baby was kicked out of a Missouri Burger King restaurant because she was not wearing shoes :( A woman named Jennifer Frederich went to Burger King with her barefoot baby, her mother, and several other people from a church youth group. The restaurant manager approached Frederich and told her that the baby needed to have shoes placed on her due to health concerns. If Frederich did not put shoes on her baby, her only other options were to either leave or order her meal "to go." Frederich saw no need for her baby to even wear shoes because she can't walk and her feet don't even touch the ground; however, she did place socks on her baby's feet in an effort to comply as best she could at the moment with the restaurant manager's demands. The manager still threatened to call authorities, so the group ate hurriedly and left, but Frederich's story quickly spread and many agreed on the ridiculousness of the situation. Burger King has since issued a statement saying they were "retraining" its franchisees on the "no shoes, no service" policy.

Become a Shoe Designer and Design Your Own Dream Heels

noreply@blogger.com (ShoeManyChoices) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:04:00 +0000

Now you can create your own custom design heels without having to literally paint on your shoes yourself. Over at DreamHeels.com, you can submit your own creative designs to enter to win cash, free shoes, and have your unique design printed on pumps to be sold worldwide. Once your shoe design is submitted, your entry will be voted and commented on by the Dream Heels online community. If your design is selected, you will win $250 in cash, $250 in Dream Dollars (store credit), and $0.50 residuals for every pair of shoes sold featuring your winning design (up to $1,500).

The next shoe design contest winner will be selected in September, so head over to DreamHeels.com to enter now!

More Creative Work with Shoes

noreply@blogger.com (ShoeManyChoices) — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:03:00 +0000

Here's another funny optical illusion with shoes. I thought it was pretty clever! ;)

Facebook Friday Terra Plana Shoe Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (ShoeManyChoices) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:37:00 +0000

If you want to win a pair of these beige Terra Plana Odette shoes (the same brand of shoes that Cameron Diaz and Maria Menounos wear), then become a Facebook fan of Healthy Hollywood by Friday, August 7, 2009 to enter!

In a previous post, I disagreed with an article claiming that shoes hurt and warp your feet and that everyone is better off walking barefoot. However, for those of you who do believe in that theory, Terra Plana's Vivo Barefoot collection is based on the premise that shoes should be designed to give you that barefoot feeling. Well, whether you believe that the Odette's ultra-thin (3mm) puncture resistant sole will help your feet be healthier or if you're just looking for classic ballet shoes, then check out Terra Plana's Odette and become a fan of Healthy Hollywood on Facebook in order to get your chance to win these $120 ballet flats for free!

Additional Savings at Foot Locker and Office Depot

noreply@blogger.com (ShoeManyChoices) — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:09:00 +0000

Office Depot and Foot Locker have teamed up to help parents out with back-to-school expenses! Now through September 5, 2009, customers who purchase footwear or apparel from Foot Locker will receive a coupon for $10 off a $30+ purchase at Office Depot.

In turn, those who buy back-to-school supplies at Office Depot will receive a coupon for 20% off footwear and apparel at participating Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, and Kids Foot Locker retail locations.

However, if you don't find yourself in need of any school supplies, Foot Locker and Adidas still have separate deals going on for 20% off $100+ purchases. See details here for the Foot Locker promotion, and other details here for the Adidas promotion.

Nike Concept by a Behance Network User

noreply@blogger.com (ShoeManyChoices) — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 04:44:00 +0000

The Behance Network is an incredible website for creative professionals to showcase their artwork and collaborate on projects. Doing a little browsing on the internet, I found an artist on the Behance Network, Lysandre Follet, who designed a pretty nice conceptual shoe for Nike last year. These shoes are designed to be simple, sleek, and lightweight - just my kind of shoe!

Fun with Feet - Body Painted Shoes and Optical Illusions

noreply@blogger.com (ShoeManyChoices) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:21:00 +0000

Over on a website called Mighty Optical Illusions, I found a few shoe-related images that I thought were pretty cool. The following are along the lines of the last post about custom painted shoes.. except these are painted feet:

Artists John Maurad and Jenai Chin were commissioned for a New York Magazine article titled "You Walk Wrong," which basically claims that shoes hurt your feet and the best thing to do is to walk barefoot. I don't know if I buy that theory. Humans are so much more pampered today than we were way back when, and I know that if I have to stand or walk around barefoot on concrete or tiled floors for long periods of time, my feet will get exhausted much faster than if I had a good pair of sneakers on. However, I could see high heels doing physical damage to your feet.. But as the article acknowledged, it can elevate your self-esteem for a night and really make you feel sexy. Take this optical illusion below:

Punk Your Chucks - Custom Hand Painted Shoes

noreply@blogger.com (ShoeManyChoices) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:10:00 +0000

I have always been a fan of unique creations, and having a pair of custom designed shoes is a great way to get compliments. Punk Your Chucks is a website that features an urban New York City artist with a lot of talent. Artist AKA MAG offers custom hand painted converse Chuck Taylor sneakers (Chucks), clothes, Vans, Air Force Ones, tote bags, pumps, and urban vinyl toys. This guy is so good that even celebrities have commissioned him to do work for them - celebs from Will Smith, Tommy Lee, Kelly Clarkson, the producers of Twilight movies, and more! Check out his galleries at www.punkyourchucks.com and get inspired!

Amazon.com buys Zappos for $928 Million Dollars

noreply@blogger.com (ShoeManyChoices) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 23:27:00 +0000

So I'm sure that many people have already heard about Amazon.com buying Zappos for over $900 million dollars. I read Tony Hsieh's letter on the Zappos blog last night. My first reaction was just that as much as Tony insists that Amazon won't bring in the troops and change everything up, who knows... Let's hope that Zappos can maintain its company culture, which has brought it much success over the years and kept both employees and customers alike extremely happy!