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As Seen on “Oprah’s Favorite Things”: The UGG Classic Cardy!

I love seeing what Oprah comes up with for her list of her favorite things. Sometimes there are some really interesting items there that I wouldn’t necessarily have found otherwise. But one item on her list I’m already very familiar with, and I think just as highly of it as she does: the UGG Classic Cardy. It’s like a sheepskin cardigan sweater for your feet!

The versatility of this boot is fantastic. Your feet stay really warm and cozy because of the soft, sheepskin insole.  You can also get a variety of looks by changing what you do with the shaft of the boot. Want to wear it with skinny jeans or leggings? Button the boot all the way up! Want a casual look? Scrunch the shaft down a bit. Want to wear it under slacks? Fold the shaft down.  Your look can change with your mood, your wardrobe, or the weather!

This is also a nice boot for those of us with thicker calves. The heathered merino wool gives so that your legs don’t have to feel constricted. I also particularly love the way they look and feel when they are folded down. It really does seem like I’ve got a comfy sweater on my feet; just what I crave during the cold weather.

Footwear etc. has the UGG Classic Cardy available in both gray and black. I can easily see both of those in my wardrobe!

UGG boots are perfect as holiday gifts. You’re giving a gift of warmth and cozy comfort to your loved ones. Oprah would never steer us wrong, check out the UGG Classic Cardy from UGG Australia. It’s an easy addition to your holiday list that everyone will love.

 

Orthaheel Melissa – a Girly Slide with Outstanding Support!

I am a sucker for any shoes that have girly patterns on them. Flowers, hearts, stars…all of them are wonderful. But to find that in a really supportive shoe is tough to do. Enter Orthaheel with one of the cutest slides I’ve ever seen: the Melissa. This could become my new favorite!

Available in black or brown, the Melissa contains Orthaheel’s patented Tri-planar Motion Control footbed, making this an incredibly stable shoe. The deep heel cups and arch supports make my feet feel rejuvenated! The toe box is wide, so my toes don’t feel confined.

It’s always important to me to try out shoes that are podiatrist-designed, and endorsed by wellness professionals I trust. Orthaheel shoes are recommended by Dr. Andrew Weil, who is a pioneer in the field of integrative medicine. Orthaheel shoes have also received the American Podiatric Medical Association’s seal of approval. I love that I can feel good about cute shoes that are good for my feet!

For a great new slide, check out the Orthaheel Melissa. You’ll love how it looks and feels!

The Bailey Button Boot from UGG Australia – available in new colors and with more buttons!

Just when you think that UGG Australia couldn’t possibly come up with new styles, they do it again! And they’ve done it to my current favorite model, the Bailey Button!

The popular Bailey Button boot has been around for a little while, but now UGG Australia has introduced it in some fantastic new colors! If you like jewel tones, you’ll love this boot in Jester Red, Cobalt, and Blackberry sheepskin. These gorgeous colors are brand new and are sure to be a hit with UGGs fans.

The Bailey Button boot continues to supply exceptional warmth and comfort due to the cozy sheepskin lining, and soft foam insole. The cuff can still be rolled down or worn up, depending on your mood and style preferences. But now you can have some exciting colors to add to your wardrobe! Just note that the first couple of times you wear them, these darker colors may transfer onto your socks, etc.

If you like buttons, UGG has the ultimate boot for you: the Bailey Button Triplet. This Ugg boot has all of the wonderful features of the Bailey Button, but in a taller boot with three buttons on the side. It’s similar to the Classic Tall, but with the button and loop closing that makes the Bailey Button so attractive. The Bailey Button Triplet is available in some exciting new colors as well: Chocolate, Grey, Deep Atlantic, Black, Chestnut and Sand Sheepskin. Choose a color to suit your mood!

Be sure to check out the Bailey Button and Bailey Button Triplet for some stylish warmth and comfort this fall!

Dr. Weil recommends: Orthaheel flip flops, slides, and sandals!

Now that winter is finally over, isn’t it fantastic to go out and enjoy the warm weather and give our feet a chance to breathe? No more confining winter shoes; it’s time to break out the flip flops and sandals! But do you have to wear flip flops or sandals with no support in order to be stylish? Absolutely not! Check out our new Orthaheel products!

 Orthaheel Seaside SlideDesigned by podiatrists and recommended by Dr. Andrew Weil on the Oprah show, Orthaheel flip flops, slides and sandals contain a built-in orthotic profile. The beauty of this is that they restore the natural alignment of your feet, which improves hip alignment and knee function. Orthaheels also reduce excess pronation – which can lead to flat feet. The deep heel cup provides Who wants to be in pain when you just want to dash out to the grocery store or go to the beach? I love the fact that they take literally 2 seconds to put on (the benefit of flip flops!) yet provide the comfort and style that I require! (And don’t we all require and deserve that?)

 Orthaheel Tide SandalWith their flexible soles yet outstanding support, they are not only great for your feet and joints, they look great too! From casual styles like the Tide (available in fun colors like green, pink, and denim) to more dressy styles like the Seaside (available in Brown or Black Croc Leather), there’s a flip flop or sandal for all kinds of occasions. I’m excited to see sandals that I can wear on weekends or after work, but I think I really love the Seaside in Black Croc Leather because it’s perfect for a night out on the town! And men shouldn’t feel left out of the equation; the Ryder and the Kinetic are great options for them.

 Orthaheels are endorsed by the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), but you don’t sacrifice style for comfort. I have tried the flip flops, and they are light years more comfortable than any other flip flop I’ve ever owned. There are lots of new styles due out in April and are available for pre-order, so be sure to take a look! And don’t forget that there’s a 30-day money back guarantee, even if you have worn them outside! If Dr. Weil thinks they’re good enough for Oprah, aren’t they good enough for you?

Auri Footwear: Stars for a Cause Campaign

Auri Footwear has invited Hollywood’s A-list men to design their own one-of-a-kind shoes to strut at major red carpet events for the year. Stars such as Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise and Leonardo DiCaprio will design stylish shoes with the brand’s patented comfort technology and exquisite Italian leather uppers and sheep skinned lined interiors.

Each special celebrity shoe will showcase a sterling silver plated Auri logo embedded with diamonds ready for auction in May. The event is being hosted by the prestigious auctioneers Bonhams and Butterfield in Los Angeles. The proceeds will be donated to the Princess Fund and a charity of the celebrity’s choice.

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Sleek and Tall: Introducing the Ugg Low Pro Classic

Get ready for spring and summer! Uggs is introducing a new, cute, slimmer, sleeker silhouette that is sure to please.

The Low Pro Classic Tall has a thinner sole, pretty eyelet detail uppers, a comfy sheepskin foot bed and a textile interior – perfect for those sunny days to match your summer wardrobe.

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These Boots Were Made for Walking

In recent weeks, the blogosphere has been abuzz – and surprisingly so – over the presidential candidates’ choice of footwear — particularly that of Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin.

Politics aside, one has to admit it is great to see her pull off a variety of styles that have inspired women everywhere to view sensible footwear as chic. Whether you agree or disagree with her personal and political views, you’ve got to admire her choice of shoes that feel as good as they look! “Feel good and look good” is a mantra Footwear etc. believes in and aims to share with the world.

We’ve been paying close attention to Palin’s comfy clogs, signature wedge slides, fashionable patent and croc leather heels, and the notorious knee high boots. In an effort to build on her stylish influence, we offer here a short selection from our popular Dansko, Mephisto, BeautiFeel and Ecco lines that we feel are worthy of a nomination for Election ’08 favorites!

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Dansko Professional Pull-up Clog Mephisto Naiade BeautiFeel Celine Brown Crocodile Leather Ecco Bremen Boot

Tina Fey in her Dansko Clogs

Tina Fey in Her Dansko Clogs

USA Today recently published a wonderful piece on the very busy Tina Fey,  star of 30 Rock and now famous Saturday Night Live Sarah Palin impersonator.

A busy woman clearly needs comfortable shoes, and the article notes her footwear choice:

“In an industry in which a woman can be either gorgeous or funny but rarely both, she’s the rare exception. Fey can star in her own American Express ads, chasing Martin Scorsese through an airport, and rock a fancy David Meister frock on the red carpet. But she’s still a comedy nerd, not entirely at home in the spotlight and still most comfortable in her broken-in Dansko clogs, which she slips into on set when the camera stops rolling.

And therein perhaps lies the key to Fey’s appeal. Even when she was first garnering attention for her writing on Saturday Night Live, Fey came across not as a ham, but as the smart, polite girl next door — even as she gently layered on the sarcasm and wit.”

Take a look at what Footwear etc. has to offer in the way of Dansko clogs. We can’t guarantee you’ll be transformed into the next SNL writer/performer when you slip them on, but we’ve heard from many customers that Dansko shoes offers great comfort for those on their feet all day.

Oprah and MBT Shoes

O Magazine

MBT Shoes have made it onto the radar of O Magazine this month!  Check out the article from the September 2008 issue.  The author talks about her own experiences trying out the MBT M. Walk Pink Shoes and the experiences of others including “a chic art gallery owner, a fellow beauty editor, and my own mother.”  As we consistently hear from our own customers about MBT Shoes, the article’s author heard familiar comments about better posture, toner muscles and a firmer fanny!

Pink MBT Shoes

So head over to O’s website for a quick read, and then get back to Footwear etc. so that you can start enjoying the many benefits of MBT Shoes for yourself!  Even though you already know, it can’t hurt to remind you that all MBT Shoes receive Free Shipping and Free Return Shipping.  In addition, we are proud to offer our Low Price Guarantee and Lifetime Return Policy on all orders at Footwear etc!

Travel Channel’s Samantha Brown wears Ecco Shoes

Samantha Brown, from Travel Channel’s Passport to Great Weekends, is now sharing her passion for Ecco shoes. Can you identify any of the Ecco styles she’s wearing in the commercial. Send in your ideas and we’ll provide a 20% off coupon for the first three correct answers in the comments below.

Wikipedia informs us that “In September 2007, [Samantha] was in Beijing filming Passport to China, to be aired in June and July 2008, just ahead of the 2008 Olympics.” Keep an eye out for it.

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