Posted by kim on September 22, 2009
My friend, Dustie wore her new BKE Sole Temper Swirl Shoes out to have a few drinks with me for my birthday! I loved them! I asked if she was sure she didn’t mean to give them to me for my birthday?! No such luck. And the best part, she said they are actually comfortable! With the 1″ hidden platform, the 4″ striped heel only feels like 3″.
BKE Sole Temper Swirl Shoe (Faux leather swirl and splatter print shoe) available for only $39.50 from Buckle.com. Dustie, can I borrow your pair?!
P.S. Remember what Dustie gave me last year for my birthday?
Posted by kim on August 20, 2009
First I thought Fossil only made watches. Then they made handbags. Now they make shoes, too? Yep, they sure do. And my favorite pair so far…
Misha Mary Jane a modern update to an authentic vintage style. A contrasting buckle and just-right heel make it a great style for everyday wear. Available in Black, Griffin (shown) and Medium Brown, $98 from Fossil.com.
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Posted by shoe addict on April 29, 2009
Today’s Guest Post is from Carolyn of Urban Vivant.
These are NOT cute shoes. These are not my foxy, square-toed, five inch black patent Aldo stilettos. These are NOT my classy mahogany snakeskin Enzo peep toes. These are a pair of posture-improving, calorie-burning, brown suede MBTs. Super clunky and not a bit of chic.
BUT, they are comfy. And really, with a pair of jeans long enough to cover the orthotic looking heel, they’re not so bad. After wearing them for three days, I do have to say that I do notice a lot less tension in my lower spine, due to the way the MBTs force you to hold yourself. Because the sole is curved, I find my posture more aligned, as my pelvis tucks in and my shoulders go back. It feels quite a bit like walking through sand, not particularly challenging, but noticeable. As to whether or not they burn extra calories? Sure, I guess anything that makes your muscles work a little harder would burn more calories, but I doubt it would add up to anything significant.
They are pricey, I got mine on sale for $160, but they normally retailed for $230. So far, I think they’re worth the cost, just because my lower back feels so much better after a mere three days. That’s just me though. You gotta remember, $160 can buy quite a few pairs of cute night-out shoes that make their money back in the form of free drinks. These MBTs? They are so un-sexy, I think I would have trouble convincing my boyfriend to let me have a sip of his water.
MBT Women’s Kaya Mary-Janes in Chocolate Nubuck are on Sale at FootwearEtc.com for $165 with Free Shipping, regularly $250. Each pair of MBT’s also includes a free instructional DVD. Thanks for the great post, Carolyn!
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