Shoes Of The Day

On July 1, Nike announced a new limited edition transformer shoe line.  Don’t expect them to transform before your eyes, or turn into anything other than their current structure, but you can expect them to turn some heads.  There are three different styles that will transform any wardrobe: The Nike Sharkalaid - Soundwave (to view click on the below) , Nike Zoom FP - Bumblebee and finally, Nike Zoom Flight Club - Megatron.

Transformers Basketball Shoe Collection

We think they did a great job on the unique packaging.  The shoes (that will make you look and feel like a true action figure) of the day: the Limited Edition Transformers Basketball Shoe Collection.

What are the best recession-proof summer shoes?  SUV’s.  No, we’re not talking automobiles - although these are the cleanest, most fuel-efficient SUVs that we could find on the road.  What are all of our readers are telling us?  This is the best, most comfortable shoe for the summer.  Yes, we have reviewed these shoes before and here is what you need to know about these Sanuk’s:

• These shoes are hand-made.  Really.
• Wear them with or without socks.  (If you are over 45, socks are OK with these as long as you have your braided belt on.)
• They feel like a flip-flop but sound like a shoe.
• Get them wet, they will easily dry.  (If you’re the impatient type, hairdryers typically expedite the process)
• A new pair smells like new, an old pair will need washing.
• They taste like….

…well, that pretty much wraps up this review.   In the mean time, send us some to taste test Sanuk and we’ll tell you how close they come to chicken.  The business on top, party on the bottom shoes of the day: Sanuk SUV

You can buy yourself a pair for best deal here.  Or, if you are looking for some additional support, they make a semi-high top called the Sanuk “Outlaw”

My apologies to jetsetcarina, I know you loathe these shoes but, they do come in camouflage so no one would see them on your feet!

Is it the really the shoes?  According to Mickael Pietrus, the point guard for the Orlando Magic, he thinks so.  Until the 2009 NBA playoffs, Pietrus has been lacing-up the new Kobe Bryant endorsed “Nike Hyperdunk” sneakers.  Now he is leaving the hyperdunks at home.  So, what shoes did he choose for the playoffs?  He has been wearing a pair of Air Jordan’s.  Perhaps the Magic will need the all the Air Jordan karma they can muster to win the next 3 games in a row.  Otherwise, it looks like Kobe will get his title.  Now in the off-season,  the only place we may see Kobe’s shoes   will be collecting dust in Mickael’s closet or jumping over expensive automobiles.

For the next game, we recommend that Pietrus wear the “Nike - Air Believe“shoes - we think these are his only chance.  Do you believe the Magic can pull it off?

Kobe’s: 3 Jordan’s: 1

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What shoes are you wearing tomorrow? I am sure you may have asked yourself this question, as yesterday was “Earth Day”  Well, what will you wear tomorrow, if you didn’t wear these today? Look no further.  Nothing like reviewing “tomorrows” shoes today.  Everyone is talking green — green this, green that. If it says “green” it will somehow be better for the planet, right?  Now Simple, the shoe company is doing their part.  Simple has launched a shoe line called “green toe.”  Now, I have heard of “having a green thumb”– but green toe?  Green toes…isn’t that bad?  Not only are these shoes made from recycled tires (and other items that you might find in your local dumpster) but they look like they are made with recycled material.  Can’t they make these look a little better?  Just think about the Toyota Prius, what a mess!  Can we make a hybrid car that doesn’t look like a hybrid car?  It’s part car, part blender!  Well, enough for today, get these on your feet toe-morrow!

These simple shoes feature:

•    Cushioned felt heel pad
•    Molded latex outsole provides comfort and flexibility
•    Jute laces add natural flair
•    Unfinished brass hardware looks rustic and stylish
•    Removable natural latex pedbed with cotton canvas cover
•    Natural crepe rubber midsole is fashionable and environmentally friendly
•    Water based cements
•    100% post consumer paper pulp foot forms

The Shoes of the Day: the simply Simple, Toemorrow:

Does anyone have a granola bar I can chew on - these jute laces are way too chewy!

Happy Earth Day!  Well, we made it!  You felt okay walking up to that tree and giving it a long deserved hug, didn’t you?  Tomorrow you won’t have to feel guilty driving to work watching all of those earth-conscious bike riders pedaling alongside you, thinking you should be doing the same. Or continue to worry about all of the plastic-wear you used in the break room to make that single cup of whatever that stuff was – as long as it was thrown in the recycling bin.  You know, we are all for saving the earth and we are trying to do our part.  In fact, today we kept the office lights off all day!  Now we want to help you to do your part and feel good about your next shoe purchase, buying a shoe that keeps on giving, giving back to you and to our mother earth.  We decided to review a pair of eco-friendly and earth friendly shoes.  Because we care about you, your feet and the one and only planet that we share, Earth.  The organic, natural, farm-fresh, vegan, and fungal in color, shoes of the day: The Macbeth* - Eliot Vegan (Fungi/Black) – Footwear

•    Vegan friendly textile uppers
•    Original pennant logo
•    Contrast cable stitching
•    Vegan icon art on heel pennant
•    Vulcanized construction
•    Synthetic outsole for traction
*We have no historical proof that Macbeth was vegan  – what we do know is that the famous play written by Shakespeare has been adapted to several entertainment mediums including: television, opera, comic books and now shoes!

What shoes do you wear when you play video games?  Meet the new “Nike-tendo” Wii Shoes. These shoes aren’t programed to interact with your Wii, but you sure will look great dancing in front of your TV in these new kicks.

These new Nike Nintendo Wii, Nike Blazer High Top’s are sure take your video game playing to a new level.

Love the new optimized work space at Zappos!

Work space is at a premium these days - so bunk up!