I forgot to say the other day that a cobbler can probably put a rubber sole of some sort on loud, clacky boots to make them a quieter ride.
That is all. Because someone asked.
Kiss of peace, PB
What Fresh Hell Is This?
Just when you thought that Crocs World Domination was bad enough, they came up with these horrific things!
Honestly, they’re not horrific if you’re wearing them to waterboard or parasail or …whatever you outdoorsy types like to do while I’m reading on the beach, but I have visions of Casual Pastors wearing them to church on summer Sundays. I’m frightened, Auntie Em!!
Let Me Take You On a Nostalgia Trip, People
Remember wallabees? You were like in fourth grade and they were the coolest things and you wanted some so badly, and you actually got to get them because they weren’t too mature and dangerous like the CLOGS you also wanted with a searing passion?
I found a pair of totally classic wallabees on the sale rack at Off Broadway Shoes a couple of weeks ago and whenever I wear them I look at my feet and am right back in Miss Macdonald’s class, just figuring out that I REALLY LIKE BOYS. They’re ugly as sin, so I mostly just wear them in secret. Twelve bucks of sheer nostalgic happiness, friends.
He Needs Shoe Help, Boys
Darling fellas, this came in recently:
I’m looking for advice on where to find stylish men’s dress shoes that are also comfortable for spending all day on one’s feet… and that also fit folks with super-wide feet. If you don’t know, I’m sure your stylish readers do.
I’m preparing for my first Sunday in the pulpit in my new ministry and want to look *fabulous*. The worn-down Eccos I have are just not cutting it right now (and the Skechers are just not dressy enough to preach in). Brand suggestions are more than welcome. Thanks!
in peace,
M.
M., my dove, have you checked the very hand-dandy archives?
And guys, can ya help?
The New “It” Shoe This Season
Oh, boy. Ready or not, gang, lace-up oxfords are back with a vengeance. I’m so mad because I had an adorable brown pair about twenty years ago and I should have just KEPT them.
Nine West is tempting my shoe lust with these recent styles:
So cute!
For Sarah, who wondered what kind of shoe might go with the classic Ann Taylor styles, how about these?
That’s a gorgeous taupe color for many women, and I’m sure you could find something similar in black. I love the low vamp and strap (much more elegant than the usual thick strap that tends to look either frumpy or too girlish), and if the heel is too high I’m sure you could find something similar at a better bargain and with a more sturdy heel.
And then there’s these for the boys!
So much cuter and more with-it than sloppy ole sneakers!
Also, by the same maker (Fluevogen):
These,
for the more rugged types and these,
, which are just Cutey McCutester!
They’re unrealistically expensive but I love the sense of sturdiness, style and whimsy. They’d look great on a pastor wearing, say, a pair of great chinos, a classic sweater (nothing bulky) and a corduroy sports jacket. The shoes would be all about personality.