Hasta La Ideas

Winter’s almost over — and it’s certainly seen the likes of weather-protection footwear to boot. But spring is a comin’! In the midst of a season switch, Mother Nature is pretty good at fooling us all — especially when it comes to what to wear. Our feet aren’t any exception! So, what else do you wear when you’ve got weather to battle one day yet see signs of spring the next but boots! Some of us have mastered the art of the boot — street sidewalks are filled with what seems to be mostly women dominating the boot world, as they have worn the movement so well that they’ve transcended cross seasons. Guy shoe gurus too have created a balance with some of these springier boot picks! If you’re stuck in a climate that demands mukluks one day and galoshes the next, slide ’em on, buckle up and enjoy the ride, boys, because the macho invasion of boot season has begun!

Ah, beach weddings: the sunset, the sea breeze.. and, ugh, the sand. Whatever will you wear on your feet to capture the look of elegance without getting that pesky beach caught up in your heels? To be the ultimate beach bride, consider this alternative to those expensive white satin designer pumps: barefoot sandals. They’re bottomless, so they let you enjoy the soft, pillowy waterfront, but their enchanting charms adorn your feet in a special way that Cinderella’s slippers never could. Barefoot sandals are often also referred to as slave anklets, but there’s a special market for brides to be that are planning to say “I do” in the sand dunes. While some are simple, tailoring your toes in pretty beads, others sparkle to an extravagant extreme — all priced well below the standard full-foot-covering shoes! For all you beautiful beach brides, take a look at the slideshow for some fun and fancy footwear to make your feet as beautiful a sight as your ceremony’s locale!

Damit! i had to walk home barefoot in the rain last night cause i was wearing good kicks.  I guess its a good thing i like the rain.

If you thought Valentine’s Day footwear was just about red high heels, gravity-defying stilettos, and cutesy pink ballet flats, you must not be the sneaker freak I am! This Valentine’s Day, all our favorite athletic shoe brands are showing us their romantic side (and in some cases, their cartoon-y and kitschy sides too) with bright red and pink color combos and heart patterns galore. From Nike Dunks embellished with X’s and O’s to bold red floral Pumas, these flashy footwear are bound to give your feet plenty of love and support (and attention) this February 14th! While they’re not exactly year-round practical, and quite frankly I’m not sure even I would be caught dead in any high-top conversation-heart-covered creation, you can’t deny that these sneaks are adorably festive, not to mention a cheerful addition to any hardcore collector’s closet display. Plus, you have to admit – they’re not that much crazier than the usual in-your-face color combos found in lines by the likes of Nike, Vans, and Creative Recreation. Whether you’re bold enough to show them off on the street or just like to keep them polished on display, check out the slideshow for more sweet V-Day sneakers!

These days, everyone has their vices and collections. There are weird ones like postage stamp to and salt & pepper shaker collections (I’ll ‘fess up, I collect any and every Kodak Brownie camera I can get my hands on). So if you can think it, I’m sure someone collects it. These days, it’s easy to share your collection with the world and it’s no different on YouTube with people showing everything from their makeup or concert t-shirt collections. I found a cool stop motion video featuring a guy’s impressive Nike Dunks collection. Inspired by his creativity, we want to know if you have a closet full of True Religions, Birkins, or Manolos! It’s not an addiction- it’s a collection.