Posted by kim on December 31, 2009
Now you can get a Steve Madden top seller look for less (source credit):

Steve Madden Ottowa Knee Riding Style Boots (shown left), $189.95 from SteveMadden.com – Kick your style into high gear with these over the knee riding style boots.
- 1.25 inch heel
- Leather upper
- Partial inside zipper
- Shaft is 17.75 inches
- Shaft circumference is 13.5 inches
- Synthetic sole
- Can be cuffed up or cuffed down
Merona Kamani Riding Boots (shown right), $44.99 from Amazon.com
- Finish Off Your Outfit with these Tall Fashion Boots
- Black Embellished with Decorative Buckle
- Faux-Leather Upper with Thermoplastic Rubber Outsoles
- 1.25″ Block Heel
- 15.5″- High Boot Shaft
- Features Zip Closure with Traditional Round Toe
- Tagless Footbed, Cushioned Insole for Long-Term Comfort, Non-Skid Tread on Toe and Heel
Posted by kim on July 16, 2008


I have been wanting a pair of Mary-Jane Buckle brown mules ever since Squeak bought a black pair of the Aerosole Gift Snap shoes. Payless had a knock-off version for awhile, but I missed that boat. Then one of my friends wore a pair she had gotten from Target to my brother’s birthday party last week, and said they were really comfortable. I was doubtful of them since I love my Aerosole mules so much, but took her word for it. So when Squeak called me last week to say the Merona Abigail Buckle Mule was on clearance for $16 at Target, I was ecstatic. Until she told me she bought the last size 7.5 in Brown, but I could buy the Black. No, I wanted Brown! But she said they ran a tad small, and there was an 8 available, which fits me perfectly (pic above), so all is well! They are available online as well at Target.com & Amazon.com for only $16.
Posted by kim on May 24, 2007
I was at Herberger’s today, and I just about bought a pair of Aerosole Gift Snap Shoes that Squeak blogged about a couple of months ago and I’ve been envious of. They were on clearance for under $30, but they only had one pair in my size, and the heel was all scuffed up, so I figured that was a sign not to get them. Well, now I’m re-thinking and may go back to see if they are still available as they are all sold out at Aerosoles.com (and selling for $65). I saw a pair of Merona Abigail Buckle Mules at Target that were near-replicas, but I could tell the leather wasn’t quite as soft and wouldn’t be quite as comfortable. But for $22.99, I could live with them as well. But I did end up buying a pair of sandals and a pair of espadrilles at Walmart today that I didn’t really need…