Barack Obama Gets the Boot
Posted by kim on November 25, 2008
A boot named after Barack Obama that is. Sandra Canselier, Coclico designer, is a French expatriate living in the United States. Since she couldn’t vote for Obama herself, she decided to name a boot after the presidential-elect.
Coclico’s Obama boot was designed with high-fashion looks in mind. The shaft sports curved seams up one side and a hidden zipper entry on the other. The rounded, peaked toe works with the thick, tapered heel for a comfortable fit and stylish silhouette. Best of all, the vegetable-tanned leather will patinate over time–making this boot look even better with wear.
Coclico Women’s Obama Boots, available in Serpico Bruciato and Serpio Plombo, are available from Amazon.com, $535.95. Too bad they aren’t included in the economic stimulus package, but, hey you get free shipping.
Cuoio Men's Italian Leather Boots - Size 12(US) 45(EU)
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Savey Spender said,
I love those, I would buy them even without the name attached. I do think it’s really cool that the designer felt she had to do something since she could not vote. I love how the whole world seemed to come together for our election.
kim said,
I immediately thought of Squeak when I saw these as they appear to be her boot style!
Conveyancing quote said,
Well Sandra you named a boot for obama. What deep affection you have for obama. Let’s hope it would have good market.
dustbury.com » Barack at your feet said,
[...] The story behind this boot: Sandra Canselier, Coclico designer, is a French expatriate living in the United States. Since she couldn’t vote for Obama herself, she decided to name a boot after the president-elect. [...]
LollyD said,
I think the Obama boot is so statuesque and elegant. Alas, I’m too tall at 5′9″ to feel comfortable in heels that high on a daily basis (I did whip out some 3.5″ heels for a holiday party, though). That said, I recently discovered this boot and other Coclico styles on sale at Ped Shoes (http://www.pedshoes.com). I’d love to run into someone else wearing it.
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