Wellingtons - Well-in-Tones!
History has it, that the first rubber shoes (or their analogues) to have been invented came from American Indians, who coated their footwear with rubber tree juice. The south-American creation then traveled to Europe, where the first galoshes saw the light in the 19th century. Some say, that the first patent for this kind of shoes was issued to someone named Radly. Galoshes trend did not last long - the shoes, although helping to prevent wet feet, were rather uncomfortable. The reason was simple - they were made of rubber, which gets really sticky in the sunny weather, and cracks easily when exposed to frost.
The next step towards wet feet protection was made in the early 19th century, and gave birth to the type of shoe referred to as Wellington boot, or a wellie (also topboot, gumboot and rainboot). The footwear received its name after the 1st Duke of Wellington, who was the first person to wear and popularize the boots.
In the initial stages of their existence the shoes fulfilled more of a practical objective. They were (and, in fact, remain up to the present moment) especially popular among workers and farmers, who work under wet and dirty conditions.
However, although retaining their original purpose, Wellingtons have now moved on to being another fancy accessory in our wardrobe. They come in a variety of colors and types and are being offered by a number of world class footwear brands, like Lacrosse, Timberland, Dr. Martens, John Deere and many others. They are being worn by men and women, kids and elderly in many countries of the world. And may be that, indeed, is the way forward - simplicity and practicality are at times better than sophistication and beauty. Just think about it, do those high heels really make you look all that beautiful when it’s raining and/or snowing heavily?
Vibram FiveFingers – Go Wild, Go Barefoot!
Vibram FiveFingers CLASSIC
Vibram FiveFingers SPRINT
FiveFingers FLOW offer more security for the upper part of the foot. Neoprene lining ensures full protection from extreme temperatures.
Vibram FiveFingers FLOW
The advantage of the FiveFingers KSO design is that it provides secure fit, while allowing your skin to breathe. The upper part of the shoe is made of polyamide fabric ensuring that no foreign bodies stand on the way between you and conquering that mountain. The shoe also comes with hook-and-loop closures for more flexibility.
Vibram FiveFingers KSO
To conclude, we may only add that although oddly looking, Vibram FiveFingers will definitely win their place in hearts of many women and men!
Our Two Main Passions - Shoes And Chocolate!
This set is a masterful combination of two of our greatest loves and world’s hugest virtues (as many women think) – shoes and chocolate. Gayle Harte, a specialist from the Gayle’s Chocolates company, created a wonderful, stunning and dazzling set – of chocolate shoes!
The weight of each pair is 14 ounces, and each shoe is seven inches long and six inches tall. Remember, that every gorgeous high-heeled chocolate dream is individually handmade, and one can not find two pairs, that are alike. The shoes are offered in pink, milk, white or dark chocolate.
“If you, or someone on your gift list loves shoes, chocolate, or both - this is a gift that is sure to please,” – says the creator of the chocolate fantasy Gayle Harte, and which woman in the world would deny this?!
Le Silla Footwear: Italian Beauty
Le Silla is an example of perfect femininity. Hogh heels suede and leather, strasses and clasps, subdued colours…They are made for women, that want to look elegant and stylish every day, not forgetting about comfort as well.
Le Silla trademark exists since 1994, and its founder, as well as the creator of all the collections, is Enio Silla. The designer sees his main mission in embodying the idea of temting in the form of a shoe amd to highlight the femininity in every customer’s image.
This is achieved first of all with the help of high heels, sometimes combined with a platform (the major part of Le Silla shoes make a woman 11-12 cm higher), classical forms (pumps, open sandals, narrow boots), the use of suede and crocodile leather.
Though, being classical does not prevent the designer from being innovative. For example, it was a Le Silla collection, in which a wooden heel with sawed middle part appeared. The new summer collection by Le Silla features the models with cork or wooden heels and platforms. some of them are of unusual forms - stair-form or the form with cuts amd holes. The upper part is made of suede, and black, bright-blue, pink and violet colours prevail. Evening models are made of suede and have their heels or platforms decotrated with strasses.
Enio Silla has resently presented a line of evening footwear named Le Silla Limited Edition. The models resemble ones from the main collection, but each pair is covered with Swarovsky crystalls. Interesting to know, but a part of the benefit, got from the sales on this unique collection will be transferred to the Amnesty International Fund - a non-governmental organisation, that fights for human rights.
