Ew. Just Ew.

It must be wtf-Tuesday today.  Look at these weird ass shoes.

According to Zappos, these are "ideal for a wide range of activities including running, barefoot training, treadmill workouts, walking, water sports, dance, yoga and casual wear."  What's that you say? Casual wear.... Interesting.  I am trying to imagine what the look on my face would be if I ever encountered someone on the street casually wearing these shoes.  I think there would be a lot of eyebrow action involved.

I also am having a lot of trouble wrapping my head around the whole barefoot running thing.  Maybe it's me, but I need a serious amount of bounce in my running shoes and I really start to notice a difference  in my feet and joints as my running shoes get older and lose their bounce.  Maybe I am just genetically inferior or not naturally suited to running.  That would explain quite a lot.

Slick your hair and wear your buckle shoes.

These fun t-strap shoes from Sam Edelman are a modern and sexy update on an old friend.  This antique gold pair would look hot with black tights or your favorite skinny jeans.

Sam Edelman "Nivan"

Me Love You Long Time

I have been really wanting a pair of over-the-knee boots ever since I tried on my friend Nicci's over-the-knee boots at happy hour at the Edison. (What? You don't try on your friends' shoes at bars?)  But Over-the-knee boots are tricky. You want to look sexy but not like a complete street walker. 

Nicci's boots were fabulous.  The Sam Edelman "Sutton" boots shown on the right.  They are currently on sale at Zappos for about $240, down from $298.  The problem is, I am not ready to fully commit to the trend to the tune of a couple of hundred dollars.  I think its totally justifiable to spend a fat wad of cash on a classic pair of boots that will carry you through multiple seasons.  However, I know that there is a high likelihood that after one or two wears my new over-the-knee boots will probably find their way to the what-was-I-thinking basket.

The "Nathaniel" Boot by DV Dolce Vita (shown in grey so you can see the detail) is a good way to ease into the trend.  The heel is not too high, only 2.75 inches.  The suede makes them a little less hookery too (though maybe a little puss-in-boots-y).  I like the detail, its a little western without looking like you just rolled out of the Boot Barn. And right now they are only $111.30 at Bloomingdale's.

DV Dolce Vita "Nathaniel" Boots

Sam Edelman "Sutton" Boots