Sarah Palin did a photoshoot for Runner’s World Magazine* wearing ASICS Gel Nimbus running shoes (source).  ASICS ended up winning Runner’s World “Shoe of the Year.”

Newsweek then in turn used a photo of that photoshoot for the cover of their November 23, 2009 issue which is causing controversies, and Palin herself is not happy with the latest cover.

So did Sarah Palin get paid by ASICS for product placement? I’m guessing so because knowing Sarah’s influence on women shoe buyers, the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 11 running shoes are bound to be a hot seller.  Get yours now before they fly run off the shelves…

Asics Gel Nimbus 11 Running Shoes from Mason, $124.85 or $18.74 per month

ASICS Women’s GEL-Nimbus 11 Running Shoe available from Amazon.com, on sale $87.49 – $124.95

ASICS Women’s GEL-Nimbus 11 Running Shoes available from Run Worldwide, $124.95

ASICS – Gel-Nimbus 11 (White/Lightning/Hot Pink) – Footwear available from Zappos.com, $125

Asics Gel Nimbus 11 Running Shoe – Womens, available from Paragon Sports, $125

*Subscribe to Runner’s World Magazine for only $12/year from Amazon. Save 78% off the $54 cover price.

People are still dying to find Sarah’s original Naughty Monkey Double Dare Pumps in stock somewhere. But never fear, Naughty Monkey has introduced several similar styles that contain Sarah’s favorite shoe characteristics:

• peep-toe
• chunky heel
• color red
• buckle embellishment

Naughty Monkey Moroccan Strut exotic peep toe pumps, $74.94 from Zappos.com

Naughty Monkey Wrap Around This ankle strap pump, $71.37 from Zappos.com

Naughty Monkey Colorful Talk Pumps, $71.37 from Zappos.com – this style is also available in Black/Red.

Naughty Monkey Hands Down buckle heels, $74.95 from Zappos.com

Naughty Monkey Paris Stroll Pumps (left), $67.99 from Heels.com

Naughty Monkey Bsides Pumps (right), $79.95 from Endless.com

Which are your favorites?

These Naughty Monkey Haute Rocker Boots look similar to Sarah Palin’s Cole Haan Boots.  And we know Sarah Palin is a Naughty Monkey fan.  So maybe Naughty Monkey is monopolizing on Sarah’s fashion style? Either or, I’m liking their shoe flair! Naughty Monkey Women’s Haute Rocker Black Boots (also available in Chocolate Brown) are available from Shoemall.com, $164.95.

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Financial crisis causes women to crave high heels Great, you mean I’m gonna crave shoes even more that we’re in a economic recession? Good thing I’m an authority on saving money.

Police offer free flip-flops to binge drinkers who keep falling over in heels So I have to get drunk to get some free shoes that I hate?

Models rise and fall in high style Maybe they were drunk and need to wear flip-flops?

Store withdraws Chinese-made footwear after rash Thank goodness they spared us pictures.

Work stacking up for shoe-repair shops I’m thinking it’d be less expensive and more fun to just buy a new pair?

In Her (Johnny Choo) Shoes I still can’t believe Elisabeth Hasselbeck endorsed Sarah Palin.

First we have Mandals, now we have Jandals?

Thanks for the stories, Wayne!

Have you noticed the “Shoe Savings” links added to the sidebar? –>
It lists the current top shoe deals from ShoppingBookmarks.com so you save some moolah on your shoe addiction!

Q: Any idea who makes these shoes worn by Sarah Palin? ~ Alison

A: I researched several pairs of black peep-toe pumps with bows, and since we know Sarah is a Kate Spade fan, I’m guessing she is wearing Kate Spade Gesture Black Satin pumps, available (and on sale) directly from KateSpade.com.

Other alternative / less expensive choices include…

Moda Spana Ginny Peep Toe Pumps, $46.17 from Endless.com (regularly $83.95)

Jessica Simpson Donora peep-toe pump with grosgrain bow accent, originally $108, on sale for $86 from ShoeSale.com

Moschino Cheap and Chic Open Toe Pump with Bow, originally $425, on sale for $127.50 from ShopBop.com (update: sold out)

Have a shoe question for us?  Contact us!

Page Six reported that Sarah Palin has a Secret Style Team.  If true, they are doing a good job as Sarah Palin arrived in Bangor, Maine, on October 16th wearing Cole Haan Sierra Air Tall Boots in Black Suede/Patent available from The Shoe Mart.

This rich knee high boot has an air of timeless, cosmopolitan style with all the comfort you’d expect from Cole Haan.  Full inside zip.  Rich tumbled or suede leather uppers. S ubtle side buckle detail for a slight equestrian-inspired look.  Full inside zip entry.  Leather lining and insole.  Almond toe.  Stacked heel.  Leather sole.  NIKE AIR technology for ultimate cushioning.

Steal Sarah Palin’s Style for Less…
Madden Girl Women’s Lowtis Mid Shaft Double Buckle Boot, $53.91 from Amazon.com (shown right)
Circa Joan & David Simba Black Leather Tall Boots, $115
Bandolino Input Black Patent Boots, $129.95
Peter Kaiser Mileva Black Suede Boots, $177.68
Kenneth Cole Reaction Heart Beat Boots, $178
Ecco Bremen Tall Zip Boots, $200
Plus all of the above are shipped FREE!

*Photo courtesy of Sun-Times News Group.

Thanks to Carrine for finding Sarah Palin’s debate shoes!  They are Kate Spade Karolina classic pumps in Ruby Crocco Patent Print, available from Zappos.com.  If you don’t want to spend $300 for your own, check out this similar style for less - Nine West Barbe Pumps - only $69.95 from Shoemall.com (thanks for the tip Andrea)!

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While most people last night were wondering if Sarah Palin would be able to pull off a debate against Joe Biden, I was wondering what brand her blood-red croco-looking pumps were!  I posted a question on Yahoo Answers and got answers from Payless to Jimmy Choo. I’m still researching, but I’ve found a found a few similar alternatives so far.  Steal Sarah’s Style…

Nine West Snake Synthetic Classic Dress Pumps, $79 – shown left
Nine West Nuncio 13 Red Snake Print Pumps, $69 - slightly shorter heel
*Update – More Similar Styles Found…
BCBGirls Nice Cherrywood Round Croco Pumps, $98
Nine West Barbe Pumps, $69.95
Vince Camuto Noga Pumps in New Bordo, $114.95
Anne Klein New York Meira Red Crocco Patent / Red Grossgain Pumps, $356

I’ll try to add more/update as I find them, but Squeak and I are headed to New York City shortly.  I wonder how many new pairs of shoes we’ll come home with!

*Update – Sarah’s Shoes have been found! Click here for the answer.

Sarah Palin obviously loves wearing peep-toe pumps!  First we saw her in red peep-toes, and she’s been spotted several times wearing black peep-toe pumps.

Steal Sarah’s Style…
Delicious Suede Peep Toes Heels, only $18.99
Bandolino Gordona Black Leather Open Toe Pumps, $69
Vaneli Plover Black Patent Peep Toe Silhouettes, $90.45

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Sarah Palin’s Naughty Monkey Double Dare pumps are selling out fast, but we’ve found some great Naughty Monkey alternatives!  We’ve seen Sarah on the campaign trail wearing stacked heels (can’t blame her, they are easier to walk in), and her favorite color choice appears to be red (Sarah and Squeak would get along great).

Naughty Monkey Ring Master, $71 with Free Shipping from Zappos.com 
Naughty Monkey Paris Stroll, $84 with Free Shipping from Zappos.com

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