Affordable Shoes

Wondering the Planet with Nomadic Shoes

Monday, April 21st, 2008

nomadicshoe2.jpgI was first drawn to these shoes because of their cost. They didn’t break my budget. I love the feel of the sandals and want to spread the word about how great they are to everyone I come across. Not all shoes are equal and these draw the line above and beyond the call for soles on my feet.

The backers behind Nomadic Hand-crafted sandals feel in today’s wealth addicted society it is truly possible to provide consumers with a company whom attempts to function as a business in which all people involved with the company perform an active role and win. The “office”, and shipping is based presently out of North Carolina. Although they still spend a lot of their time on the road- someone is always around their office to take your order, or question on any product they manufacture. Find the Nomadic family at live events: Chris, Pete, Scooter, Lewis, Kevin, Kelly, Courtney, Jacob, Shea and Liz. And let them know how much you LOVE their products and their Nomadic State of Mind thinking process.

Men’s Sandals:

• Camel $26.50 (Sizes: 7-14.5)

• Black in Black $26.50 (Sizes: 7-12.5)

• Pumpkin $26.50 (Sizes: 8-12.5)

• Bigfoot $34.00 (Sizes: 15-19)

• Men’s Slip-on $26.50 (Sizes: 7-13.5)

• Cafe (Brown) $26.50 (Sizes: 7-12.5)

• Mountain Momma Camel $26.50 (Sizes: 7-12.5)

• Rasta Slip-ons $26.50 (Sizes: 8-12.5)

• Toe Joe Camel $26.50 (Sizes: 7-12.5)

• Mountain Momma Black and Tan $26.50 (Sizes 8-12.5)

Women’s Sandals:

• Rasta Slip-on $26.50 (Sizes: 7-10.5)

• Brown/Pink Slip-ons $26.50 (Sizes: 7-9.5)

• Beige Slip-On $26.50 (Sizes: 4-11.5)

• Camel Ropes Sandals $26.50 (Sizes 4-11.5)

• Mountain Momma ($26.50) in

Black/Tan (Sizes: 6-10.5)
Red (Sizes 4-11.5)
Black (Sizes 6-9.5)
Brown (Sizes 6-11.5)
Mulberry (Sizes: 7-9.5)
Pumpkin (Sizes 7-10.5)
Pink (Sizes: 4-11.5)

• Toe Hoe Rope Sandals $26.50 (Sizes 4-11.5)

• Small Handbags 10″x4″x7″ $18.00

• Large Handbags 10″x4″x10″ $22.00

Other products they carry include:

• Frisbees

• Hammocks

• ECO T-shirts

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Care to Wear a Plastic Bottle on your Foot?

Monday, April 21st, 2008

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Not literally, but ever shoe posted here has been manufactured from post consumer recycled material in one way or another. Check them out below.

1. Simple’s Satire low-top Sneakers ($55): The laces of this shoe are made from recycled plastic bottles, and the soles are from old car ties.

2. The Retire Slip-ons ($65): This shoe used hemp and organic cotton fabrics plus post consumer paper foot forms.

3. Duna-from El Naturalista ($170): These dressy shoes have a shock-absorbing repurposed rubber heel.

4. Nasca ($160): Easy-walking shoe is made from natural rubber; once you have worn them out to the point of un-wearing, they will degrade faster than a synthetic shoe in the landfills.

5. Teva’s Leagan Canvas lace-ups ($65): These shoes are made with 5o% post consumer recycled rubber soles with a canvas lining made with recycled plastic bottles. Wear them as often as you need and they will mold to your foot with wearing.

6. Eastia slip-ons ($55): This shoe also is made with 50 percent post consumer recycled rubber with the lining of canvas being made as well from recycled plastic bottles.

7. Keen’s Sienna ballerina flats ($75): The workers manufacturing these shoes that are waterproof, rubber-and-cork-soled get a fair wage with the making of these shoes that are all natural in texture, style and manufacturing quality.

8. Keen’s Marry Janes ($75): The shoes are hand stitched to reduce the use of toxic adhesives on the shoe itself, they are also Fair Trade shoes so you feel great buying them and even greater wearing them because of this quality.

9. Good Earth Shoes ($89-$145): Shoes that are good for your feet because of comfort and shoes good for the earth because of materials and some from post consumer waste materials. You can’t go wrong with Earth Shoes.

10. 911Gears Shoes ($50-$140): From steel-toe to slip-ons with styles to meet anyone’s fashion. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, these shoes are made from all-natural materials straight from the earth to your feet.

Danner Boots

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

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An expert is the toughest customer to satisfy.

At Danner, they have built a reputation for building boots that stand the test of time. Not to mention standing the test of snow, dirt, rocks, streams and the occasional city sidewalk.

Everything that goes into Danner boots goes in for one reason: to build the finest boots you can buy anywhere. They take a lot of pride in designing, developing and bringing you the best boots made. The decades of boot building experience help make sure that Danner boots will fit right, work hard and feel comfortable right out of the box - and stay that way for years to come.

When a product fails to meet expectations, they simply will not use it. As such, their sole aim is to satisfy the footwear needs of experts in the industry, military, law enforcement, hunting and outdoor recreation. They do this by putting more into our product than any normal person would expect – in a word, They overbuild. Overbuilding improves performance. Overbuilding shows value. Overbuilding separates our brand in an overcrowded marketplace and sets the tone for the entire company. For to overbuild is to over serve – an approach that directly affects how someone is greeted by customer service, how a boot feels in the field and how they aid the partners at sporting goods, hunting and work wear stores. This focused commitment has allowed the brand to accomplish what few can claim: instead of simply being viewed as a product, the Danner name today serves as a badge of self-expression for those at the top of their vocation, as well as those who aspire it to be.

Their Boot Categories Are:

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• Protective Toe

• Plain Toe

• Hot Weather

• Cold Weather

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• Tactical

• Duty

• Hot Weather

• Cold Weather

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• Tactical

• Duty

• Hot Weather

• Cold Weather

hunting.jpg° Hunting:

• Snake Boots

• Big Game Hunting

• Birding

• Non-Insulated• Insulated

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• Cross Hiker

• All Terrain

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° For The Danner Online Catalog, Click Here.

The Spring 2008 Famous Footwear® Shoes

Sunday, March 16th, 2008

Color outside the liones. Brighten every day, starting today. Famous Footwear has a shoe in bloom just for you.

Like sleek street smart looks that are as versatile as your day is hectic. Or premiere athletics that might as well be rocket fuel for your feet. And new twiss on old school sneakers, with enough personaluity to cure any leftover winter blues.

Go on, get out there and break in a pair. (Famous Footwear®)

For Girls:

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1. Sketchers-Razzle Dazzle: Light up her life with the SKECHERS S Lights Bikers-Razzle Dazzle mary jane. Faux leather upper in a sport casual jane with light up details, instep strap with Velcro(R) closure. Cushioned insole, traction outsole.

2. Sketches-Bikers Jinxy: Pick up the pace in SKECHERS most popular Bikers sneaker! Elastic bungee lace closure, smooth upper with mesh webbing, colorful side trims and low rubber outsole for comfort. Spark her active potential with the Bikers Jinxy slip-on from Skechers. Stretchy lacing gives her on and off access. A sporty blend of mesh and leather moves easily with her lively nature. - Black Smooth/Pink Trim.

For Women:

mary-jane.jpg1. Nike-Free Mary Jane: Hip twist on the famous Free 5.0 running shoe, with updated mary jane styling. Perforations along the toe cap and ventilated grooves in the sole add breathability, while the super-flexible sole offers supreme comfort. Adjustable Velcro® strap.
Removable insole.

Textile upper/rubber sole.
By Nike; imported.

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3. Puma-Saloh: The Puma® Saloh women’s shoe is an update to the ever popular H Street, featuring a comfortable, breathable street silhouette with the look of an original Puma® track spike. A suede and mesh upper provides excellent support, while the EVA midsole and rubber outsole combine comfort and traction.

For Men:

seven-broadway.thumbnail.jpg 1. Seven7-Broadway: Once again, Seven7 is set to rock your world. The Broadway sneaker by Seven7 Jeans Company is designed to complement your favorite Seven7 jeans. Be one of the first to wear these shoes!

Leather upper with stitching, perforation and overlay detail, lace-up front
Soft fabric lining, cushioned insole
Flexible, non-marking rubber sole with traction waffle pattern.

paris.jpg2. Seven-Paris: Yes, it’s true. Your favorite premium jeans brand, Seven7 Jeans Company, is expanding into footwear. And this Paris sneaker simply rocks –- imagine how splendid it’ll look with your favorite Seven7 jeans.

Leather upper with suede overlays, lace-up front
Soft fabric lining, cushioned insole
Low-profile EVA foam midsole, grippy rubber outsole

Comfortable Summer Shoes

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

Your feet are the roots of your body and soul. But too often they get used and abused by being crammed into shoes that cause blisters or simply don’t fit. Give your feet a treat by kicking off those high heels and restrictive sneakers and pop your feet into shoes that show off your toes and give them room to stretch and that give your tootsies the loving support they deserve.

These easy-breezy sandals and clogs let your toes stretch, and it only takes a few seconds to slip them off and on.

shoe1.jpg1. Birkenstock Gizeh, $110: Thong style in a variety of materials with fully adjustable strap and shock-absorbing EVA sole.

Product Details
Upper material: Leather - We use thick yet supple leathers without additional dyes to keep the leather breathable, durable and comfortable.
Footbed: Our original Birkenstock footbed - Featuring pronounced arch support, a deep heel cup and a roomy toe box. Covered with a suede liner. The footbed molds and shapes to your foot.
Sole material: EVA - Flexible, durable, lightweight, shock resisting soling material.

shoe2.jpg2. Aravon Lauren, $114: • Semi-rigid rocker sole to ease each step
• Full-length layer of Abzorb® cushioning
• Primalux™ comfort cushion topcover
• Soft-seam lining to avoid irritation
• Ionact® antibacterial protection

shoe3.jpg• Columbia Lanai, $70: Style and technology come together in a sandal that’s ideal for active vacations. The contoured footbed with anti-odor treatment keeps feet fresh. The midsole offers exceptional lightweight cushioning and flexibility for all-day comfort. Certain colors are only available outside the U.S. UPPER: Pearlized full-grain leather and mesh. FOOTBED: Molded EVA with Omni-Fresh™ featuring AgION® anti-odor treatment on the sockliner. MIDSOLE: Molded EVA. OUTSOLE: Non-marking Omni-Grip® rubber compound for traction and durability.

shoe4.jpg• Teva Apres, $50: Teva’s legendary Mush® footbed makes this easy on, easy off, easy to care for clog the most comfortable après footwear you can find. Whether you’re headed from the trails, drying out from time on the water or crossing the line of your first marathon, give your feet a rest while staying supported with the new women’s Après Clog. Due to the relaxed styling of this clog, if you are between sizes, we recommend ordering a half-size down.
Materials:- Injection-molded EVA clog. Insole:- 7mm Mush™ insole for superior comfort. Outsole:- Durable, Traction Rubber™ outsole. Mush 7mm of the softest EVA around creates a comfortable footbed that molds to your foot’s unique shape.

shoe5.jpg• Skechers Wks-Lustrous , $30: Send your feet to paradise with the SKECHERS Cali Wks-Lustrous sandal. Suede and fabric upper in a thong sandal style with colorful stripe trim, stitch detail and soft toe post. Cushioned “egg crate” textured footbed with hibiscus flower detail. Flexible traction patterned outsole.

Earth Shoes

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

Can a shoe really have a higher calling? Earth shoes do. At Earth, they believe shoes are something bigger, a chance to help improve your overall health and well-being. You will feel good all over when walking in Earth shoes.

What’s the Earth difference? Negative Heel® Technology. It’s what makes out shoes uniquely unconventional, and healthy. Featuring a sole that positions the heel below the toes. Earth shoes naturally improve posture. They gently stimulate and invigorate muscles. Make breathing easier. And enhance endurance. It’s their way of turning a negative into a positive.

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A few of their best shoes are:

«WOMEN’S»

• Juniper: Play in the woven upper with crochet flower detailing of this casual boot. Faux suede from heel to toe. Breathable, preforated microfiber footbed. ( Vegan certified)

• Encounter: Walk softle in a slightly tapered toe, enhanced by stitch detainling. Distinctive mesh accents. Elastic stretch strap. Perforated leather footbed.

• Solar: A comtemporary Mary Jane with detailed center-seam stitching. Adjustable strap with stay-put closure. Premium Leather.

• Misty: A pleated clog with folded overlay. Hidden elastic stretch goring and slightly raised heel counter. Fully cushioned suede and leather insole. Supple leather.

«MEN’S»

• Bluff: Vibrant contrast stitching highlights the distinctive nubuck toe cap. Laces thread between over-sized metal eyelets. Padded tongue and collar. Perforated leather footbed with stretch lining. Nubuck leather.

• Brion: Contrast stitching reinforces the toe-box and sport-inspired design of this oxford. Padded tongue and collar. Preforated leather lining and footbed.

Earth also carries other earth friendly wears.

• Apparel

• Health and Beauty

• Household

Black and White and Hot all Over

Monday, January 28th, 2008

jessica-simpsons-shoe1.jpgOden sandals by Jessica Simpson. Soft nubuck leather or faux patent leather upper in a slingback platform dress sandal style with a round open toe. The straps create alluring peep detail at the toe, accented by an elaborate rosette embellishment. Ankle strap laces through T-strap and quarter straps, adjustable buckle. Faux leather lining and cushioned logo footbed, 1/2 inch platform midsole, smooth logo outsole. 5 inch vintage style heel.

tribeca.jpgTribeca by Kenneth Cole Rainbow heels. Textured pinstripe or houndstooth fabric upper with squared toe, rear heel overlay and fabric trimmed collar with metal lacing grommets and contrast ribbon lacing tying in a bow above fabric instep overlay. Metallic fabric lining, cushioned logo insole, textured logo outsole, 4 inch stacked tapered heel with textured heel guard.

madden-girl-heels.jpgCeesee pump by Madden Girl. The contrasting upper is set off by the floral fabric lining, with a peep toe. Patent faux-leather upper with overlay detail, with cutouts and zigzag trim, mary jane instep strap with buckle closure. Floral-print fabric lining, cushioned insole and a platform sole, covered 3 1/2 inch heel.

neete-lapore.jpg Nanette Lepore Knot Wedge. This satin fabric upper in a dress wedge platform slingback style, with a rounded open toe and two front bands with knotted detail. Patent heel sling strap with adjustable buckle with elastic panel and no-slip inner panel. Smooth leather and fabric lining, cushioning faux leather topped footbed. 1 1/4 inch stacked leather midsole, 4 3/4 inch semi-detached wedge heel. Smooth leather sole. Made in Italy.

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Jessica Simpson Knocks off Marc Jacobs

Thursday, April 26th, 2007

I have to hand it to Jessica Simpson’s shoe folks. They have done an excellent job of interpreting trends and giving them a great price point. Not too cheap — not your Payless variety shoes, but not too expensive either. Her platforms were a huge hit last year. And now, she has interpreted that cone heel that Marc Jacobs has done such a beautiful job on.

Unfortunately, this isn’t an investment shoe, just compare the quality of workmanship on a pair of Marc Jacobs and on Jessica Simpson’s.

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Jessica Simpson ‘Meena’ Pump
Topstitched straps cross over the foot on a platform slingback pump. Approx. heel height: 3 1/2″.
Leather upper/synthetic lining and sole.
By Jessica Simpson; imported.
BP. Shoes. $89 at Nordstrom.

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Marc Jacobs Collection
Runway Sandal $550.00
Smooth leather
Wide band over vamp
Wide band crosses vamp and wraps around ankle
Leather lining
Padded grained leather insole
Leather sole
4.5″ multifaceted stacked wooden heel
Made in Italy Available at Eluxury.

So why splurge when you can skimp?

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