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Designed by Yelena Shmurak Modzori sandals offer the comfort of a slide with the versatility of changing the uppers.Stylish and definitely unique, the sandals are available in a flat and a wedge.Take a closer look at The Diana Flat ( Above) and the Luna Hi on The next page.  Contact store for purchase. We are Smitten!

Newly arrived is the Floretta sandals by Fitflop in a stunning bronze hue. This one will go quickly, purchase here.

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Festive gatherings  during warm weather climate often require open toe styles that allow you to stand for extended ”party chat” and also take a twirl or two on the dance floor. Sofft, a label we’ve stocked for years features a very diverse,  assortment of fun sandal styles that will allow you to party and socialize in style. On the next page a look at the Castello,  Brescia,  Ravia,  St. Germain ( above), Ravenna. A closer look on the next page.

Tate Britain asked INSA to produce some work in response to the artist Chris Ofili.
The first piece INSA produced were a pair of 10″ platform heels made from elephant dung!

Entitled “Anything comes when it comes to (s)hoes…” these shoes were displayed alongside Chris Ofilis 2010 retrospective at Tate Britain.

To produce the heels, INSA retraced the footsteps Chris Ofili made over 15 years ago and sourced dung from the same family of elephants that produced the dung used in Chris’s infamous paintings of the nineties. Using similar techniques and materials; beading, resin and painting, INSA pays homage to the style and significance of Ofili’s early work.More images on the next page via Insa.

Enjoy a look at fun ” Sunflower Picnic” themed window display featuring lots of great footwear styles for the little ones. Visit our Facebook page for more images!

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PIKOLINOS , is one of the current companies whose business model is raising the standard in the footwear industry. Part of the Grupo Pikolinos which includes: Martinelli, Pikostore, Pies Cuadrados and Vabene. The footwear brand’s social responsibility as well as flawless emphasis on style and quality is one we cannot ignore. Read more about them on the next page as well as view the Maracaibo styles , the Turin, and the Florencia. All available here.

A little history bout Vibram: In 1935, the deaths of six of Bramani’s mountaineering friends in the Italian Alps was partly blamed on inadequate footwear. The tragedy drove Vitale Bramani to develop a new climbing sole. Two years later, he patented his invention and launched the first rubber soles on the market with a tread design called the “Carrarmato”, with the financial backing of Leopoldo Pirelli of Pirelli Tires. The sole was designed to provide excellent traction on the widest range of surfaces, have a high degree of abrasion resistance and was made using the latest vulcanized rubber of the time.In 1954, the first successful ascent to the summit of K2 was made by an Italian expedition wearing Vibram rubber on their soles.

Today Vibram soles are manufactured in places like Brazil, China, Italy and the United States,and used in thousands of footwear styles.( source wiki) Needless to say they are revolutionary! If you’re a fan you might consider owning these Vibram coasters we spotted at zozo japan and selectism

We heard  the news late last year, now we give you a full look at the reality. Teva , a brand we have stocked for years,  known for providing rugged outdoor sandals has partnered with Grey Ant on 2 styles of “Teva Stilleto” sandals. View more images on the next page and more  details at Grey Ant here.*Not recommended for actual hiking, gardening, mountain climbing, or Phish concerts

Described as providing Elevated Wellness ‘Earthies’ shoes feature a molded foot bed that cradles the toe area while evenly distributing weight away from the toes.  The result is a selection of fashionable shoes giving you the  luxury of not sacrificing comfort.Enjoy a look at the latest styles : The “Veria“,  The “Tropez“, “Bonaire“(above) and the “Larissa”. View on the next page all available for purchase here.