Posts in June 2012
Spike Monster
I don’t think there are enough words to really describe these shoes. I don’t really know where they came from or why they were made. I do know they are pretty scarily over the top. I hope no animals were harmed in the making of... [+]
Fish Bone Thing
I’m not sure what to call these shoes… sneakers? moccasins? Adweek says “Los Angeles shoe company Keep has found a way to monetize hipsters’ love of animals and ugly shoes by having people from overrated indie bands design shoes to benefit the Best Friends Animal... [+]
What Do Your Shoes Say?
A new study by the University of Kansas and Wellesley College maintains you can tell a lot about a person based on their shoes. Researchers Omri Gillath, Fiona Ge, and Christian S. Crandall asked a group of 63 students to look at 208 pictures submitted... [+]
Snooki Falls in Ugly Shoes
Look what happened shortly after Snooki declared she would use high heels all throughout her pregnancy. Is it really worth it, Snook? Watch the E! News coverage:
Woven Shoes
These black woven Senso shoes look like they’re made out of outdoor furniture. They look pretty cheap to me. Photos from The Girl Chic
Slave to Adidas
I honestly don’t know what came over Adidas when they decided to come out with the ‘JS Roundhouse Mids’ to be released in August. These sneakers have orange shackles with their logo on them. They have been compared to shackles worn by slaves in the... [+]
Looking Back on Kanye
For those of you who were left wondering yesterday, here are the 2009 Nike Air Yeezy by Kanye. They are anything but subtle and have a huge tongue. Photos from Sneaker Freaker and Sneaker Files
Kanye Goes Over The Top
Allow me to introduce the Kanye West Nike Air Yeezy II. Following its predecessor, these sneakers are more over-the-top than any others. It seems that they took every material they had in hand and put it into these shoes. Here’s a quote from Sneaker Freaker... [+]
Recycle Your Fishing Nets
At first impression, these Sergio Rossi gladiator sandals look like they are made out of leftover fishing nets. According to Nieman Marcus: “Creative Director Francesco Russo upholds the Sergio Rossi philosophy of creating beautiful shoes that evoke modernity, strength, and sensuality with impeccably crafted shapes.”... [+]
Alexander Wang Tries to Make Sandals
I found these shoes on the Nieman Marcus website and they caught my eye. Here is the bio on the designer: “San Francisco native Alexander Wang attended Parsons The New School for Design in New York (where he still resides and maintains his studio), but... [+]