Minggu, 31 Juli 2011

Great Kayaking Shoe!

FiveTen Water Tennie Hiking Steel

FiveTen Water Tennie Hiking Steel

I've supported FiveTen for a long time now. If you've ever used any of their water shoes before, you know why. They have the best grip out there! I've tried other like Teva and NRS. Stealth Rubber is it! I was looking for a new whitewater creek shoe to replace my old 5.10 nemos that finally blew up. A few of my kayaking buddies have these shoes and highly recommended them. Great shoe with more of a sole than my previous version which works out great for hiking with a boat. One buddy said they run small so I ordered .5 size larger than street shoe size since i'm generally wearing them with a drysuit and socks. I'm not so sure that was the right call. I'd go regular shoe size if doing it again. I prefer a little snugger fit for scrambling around riverbanks. My previous Nemos were .5 under street shoe size. Overall, great creek shoe with incredible traction as always!!

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Sabtu, 30 Juli 2011

Gladiator Fashion

Nine West Womens Voodoo Leather

Nine West Womens Voodoo Leather

"Women From the Ankle Down" is a biography of The Shoe that hits all the high points, beginning in 1900 and ending with the present-day obsession with those Manolos, Ferragamos, and those red-soled Louboutins. Throughout, a certain famous pair of Shoes, the Ruby Slippers pop up and click their heels together.

Bergstein knows about them all, the wedges, the stilettos, go-go boots, Doc Martens, Reebok, Nike, and Adidas, Berkenstocks. Reading this book was a fun trip through the 20th Century from the vantage point of shoes. I learned what that bizarre fashion combo from the '80s was all about- when women everywhere wore their white hi-tops with their power suits- it had a very practical beginning. I learned all about how those Ruby Slippers came to be, and about the shoemakers who were Manolo, Ferragamo, and Louboutin, as well as some other big-name shoemakers who've risen up in the last century.

Shoes are a kind of shorthand, and they carry with them a kind of power all their own. In reading this fun book, now I "get it" better. Like the shoes she writes about, Rachelle Bergstein and her book are just fabulous!

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Jumat, 29 Juli 2011

Bury me with my boots on.

Camper Womens 46104 Ankle Willy

Camper Womens 46104 Ankle Willy

"Women From the Ankle Down" is a biography of The Shoe that hits all the high points, beginning in 1900 and ending with the present-day obsession with those Manolos, Ferragamos, and those red-soled Louboutins. Throughout, a certain famous pair of Shoes, the Ruby Slippers pop up and click their heels together.

Bergstein knows about them all, the wedges, the stilettos, go-go boots, Doc Martens, Reebok, Nike, and Adidas, Berkenstocks. Reading this book was a fun trip through the 20th Century from the vantage point of shoes. I learned what that bizarre fashion combo from the '80s was all about- when women everywhere wore their white hi-tops with their power suits- it had a very practical beginning. I learned all about how those Ruby Slippers came to be, and about the shoemakers who were Manolo, Ferragamo, and Louboutin, as well as some other big-name shoemakers who've risen up in the last century.

Shoes are a kind of shorthand, and they carry with them a kind of power all their own. In reading this fun book, now I "get it" better. Like the shoes she writes about, Rachelle Bergstein and her book are just fabulous!

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Kamis, 28 Juli 2011

I'll Never Look at Shoes the Same Way Again!

Women Ankle Down Story Define

Women Ankle Down Story Define

"Women From the Ankle Down" is a biography of The Shoe that hits all the high points, beginning in 1900 and ending with the present-day obsession with those Manolos, Ferragamos, and those red-soled Louboutins. Throughout, a certain famous pair of Shoes, the Ruby Slippers pop up and click their heels together.

Bergstein knows about them all, the wedges, the stilettos, go-go boots, Doc Martens, Reebok, Nike, and Adidas, Berkenstocks. Reading this book was a fun trip through the 20th Century from the vantage point of shoes. I learned what that bizarre fashion combo from the '80s was all about- when women everywhere wore their white hi-tops with their power suits- it had a very practical beginning. I learned all about how those Ruby Slippers came to be, and about the shoemakers who were Manolo, Ferragamo, and Louboutin, as well as some other big-name shoemakers who've risen up in the last century.

Shoes are a kind of shorthand, and they carry with them a kind of power all their own. In reading this fun book, now I "get it" better. Like the shoes she writes about, Rachelle Bergstein and her book are just fabulous!

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Rabu, 27 Juli 2011

Must have....

Plenty Tracy Reese Womens Nadine

Plenty Tracy Reese Womens Nadine

Ok, i have always leaned towards the minimalist side. Recently getting into running, I always sacrifice support and comfort to get the lowest profile/lightest shoe possible. So when I hiked, I had always been using a trail running shoes to backpack with. Recently though, I have been taking some longer trips where my pack weighs in excess of 60 lbs. The trail running shoes were not cutting it, and hiking through treacherous terrain my feet and ankles were taking a beating. Furthermore, the last hike I almost rolled my ankle more than once stepping on some rock cropping in the trail. I have owned many work boots and casual boots in my life time, but this is the first hiking boot I have ever purchased just for that.

I made the purchase because of the many positive reviews, especially from our men and women in uniform in the mountains of Afghanistan. They have met and exceeded my expectations. I will best describe them as a 360 fit. One in which you feel you have support at every point the boot touches, which is important if you are hiking through mountains like I recently did. I put 119 miles on them in five days. I am very happy with the good grip, solid fit, kept my ankle from rolling when stepping on awkward and uneven trail surfaces. Those times when you feel yourself going the wrong direction because the weight of your pack. My hike was through the ouchita Mountains in Eastern OK and Western Arkansas. The first 60 miles of trail, there area a lot of 300 ft to 2300 ft climbs, than back down into another valley, than back up. So I definitely put them to the test.

Very happy with these. I plan on using them for about four more hikes, I will than buy another pair and start breaking them in on shorter hikes. That was the only thing I did wrong. I feel these boots need a good 50 miles to get them broke in and for your feet to get used to them. Therefore, if you are wanting to get on a five day or longer hike. Please try and at least put 50 miles on them before you take them out on a longer trip. Which that is the golden rule that is always taught with new boots, but I did not do that.

I would recommend these hiking boots to anyone looking for a quality pair at a good price.

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Selasa, 26 Juli 2011

Must have....

Merrell Mens Sawtooth Boot Walnut

Merrell Mens Sawtooth Boot Walnut

Ok, i have always leaned towards the minimalist side. Recently getting into running, I always sacrifice support and comfort to get the lowest profile/lightest shoe possible. So when I hiked, I had always been using a trail running shoes to backpack with. Recently though, I have been taking some longer trips where my pack weighs in excess of 60 lbs. The trail running shoes were not cutting it, and hiking through treacherous terrain my feet and ankles were taking a beating. Furthermore, the last hike I almost rolled my ankle more than once stepping on some rock cropping in the trail. I have owned many work boots and casual boots in my life time, but this is the first hiking boot I have ever purchased just for that.

I made the purchase because of the many positive reviews, especially from our men and women in uniform in the mountains of Afghanistan. They have met and exceeded my expectations. I will best describe them as a 360 fit. One in which you feel you have support at every point the boot touches, which is important if you are hiking through mountains like I recently did. I put 119 miles on them in five days. I am very happy with the good grip, solid fit, kept my ankle from rolling when stepping on awkward and uneven trail surfaces. Those times when you feel yourself going the wrong direction because the weight of your pack. My hike was through the ouchita Mountains in Eastern OK and Western Arkansas. The first 60 miles of trail, there area a lot of 300 ft to 2300 ft climbs, than back down into another valley, than back up. So I definitely put them to the test.

Very happy with these. I plan on using them for about four more hikes, I will than buy another pair and start breaking them in on shorter hikes. That was the only thing I did wrong. I feel these boots need a good 50 miles to get them broke in and for your feet to get used to them. Therefore, if you are wanting to get on a five day or longer hike. Please try and at least put 50 miles on them before you take them out on a longer trip. Which that is the golden rule that is always taught with new boots, but I did not do that.

I would recommend these hiking boots to anyone looking for a quality pair at a good price.

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Senin, 25 Juli 2011

Sharp, versatile and comfortable

ECCO Womens Sculptured Ankle Bootie

ECCO Womens Sculptured Ankle Bootie

This review is from: ECCO Women's Sculptured Ankle Bootie (Apparel)

Dear Fellow Reviewers,

Thank you so much for sharing your reviews on this lovely pair of booties! Thanks to you, Im now a fellow fan of these booties too :) They are just what I was looking for! I needed a pair of shoes that I could:
- wear to work
- wear to a nice dinner after work without needing to change shoes
- look good with all outfits
- be lightweight
- keep my feet warm (in winter)
- and most importantly, be comfortable enough to walk in for any length!

These well made booties match my criteria to a T. I have worn them for just a few hours and love them already! :) Being a clutz on heels, Ive always worn flat and comfortable shoes. The heels in these beauties look a little pointy (which Ive never been able to handle) but dont feel it at all! This way, I dont have to forsake style factor for comfort. I wear 8.5 and they fit true to size. There is enough arch support to keep your feet cushioned all day. The first thing that I was surprised about and impressed with is how light-weight they were!!

I cant wait to wear them regularly and hope to remain satisfied with these booties :)

And ofcourse, enough cant be said about Amazon Prime shipping!!

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