fashion :: shoes for the birds

These shoes are for the birds, literally. Take a walk in the park, have a seat on a bench, then relax and read a book. Won't tweety bird be happy...

The ‘For the Birds’ shoes are just classic flats covered with birdseed that bring man and nature a little bit closer. Designed by Arnold van Bezooyen for an intercultural exhibition where traditional Korean shoes were conceptually redesigned to create a new look and meaning, these JUST COOL shoes address the materiality and function of the shoe instead of its form. (and the birds like it too!)

via virtualshoemuseum

fashion :: a dangerous feet

It's amazing what lengths the willing staff of New York Magazine will go to to research their stuff. But I guess if the product is shoes? No wonder! They just had to find out if real women could actually walk in the mind blowing designs that graced the fall 2009 runway. The ladies of the Cut (and a few good-natured volunteers around the office) bravely laced, zipped, and strapped in for the little stroll.I wouldn't have predicted a bruise free outcome but these nimble ladies made it a catwalks length on these crazy shoes without a fall. The extreme  collection included designers Dior, Galliano, Ricci, Rodarte, Leger, and more.

fashion :: shoes wanted: dead or alive

Well now... Taxidermy Footwear ... a bit bizarre... but anything is fair game when it comes to shoe design.

horse shoe by Iris Schieferstein

the moulded mole by Niels van Eijk/Mirjam van der Lubbe

porcupine pump by Alexander Fielden

Bizarre shoe designs that are JUST COOL!

via virtual shoe museum

technology:: shoe phone get's smart

Maxwell Smart had one, Shaq had one, so why can't we have one? We can. What is it? A shoe phone. What started out as just a prop for a church camp drama presentation that had a "Get Smart" theme, has mushroomed into a popular "make it yourself" project for DIY geeks, since 32 year old Australian inventor, Paul Gardner-Stephen posted instructions on how to make it online. In a world filled with IPhones ,blackberries and blue tooth technology, a primitive novelty like Maxwell Smart's shoe phone may seem out of place, but the inventor emphasizes that it has it's practical applications too, like helping the elderly.Gardner-Stephen says the shoes could hold sensors to detect if a wearer falls, making them particularly useful in nursing homes and aging-care facilities.

via stuff

fashion :: new look = old boot

The Bosey Boot, coming soon to a store near you.

I admit the Bosey Boot, does look comfy. Inspired by a utilitarian shoe from the Converse archives, the style is back for an encore performance. This version features a light weight canvas upper that looks and feels like faded denim. The rubber soles, too, embody that worn grunge look that is so important  when dropping $150 for a good quality shoe. It does have it's saving graces though - like  pigskin foot beds and your choice of waxed or leather laces. Will it be black or grey?  I'll go with the black please- it's JUST COOL!

via coolhunting

fashion :: shoe foolery

Real shoes? Not! Look closer. These "shoes" are actually painted feet, masterfully painted in trompel’oeil  style by artists John Maurad and Jenai Chinat for Temptu Paints.

The NY based company specializes in airbrushed makeup, body painting and temporary tattoos for Hollywood, television, theatre and the fashion industry and boasts an impressive clientele list..From the looks of these painted feet it looks like Temptu Paints has the knack to fake just about anything!These "faux shoes" were commissioned by New York Magazine for a recent article and are JUST COOL!

via gizmodiva 

fashion :: uggs to moovs

Are these cute or what? A step up from the coveted Ugg Boots, the innovative MoovBoot features 100% sheepskin lining with a removable inner sole for extra warmth and comfort, as well as exclusive patterns you will love wearing ! Uggs are fine for the cold but when the cold turns wet they fail miserably. They get soaked and soggy and who wants frozen feet trapped in a pair of water stained boots? Thats where Moovs step in. These chic galoshes are watertight and sport a cozy fleece lining just like Uggs but they perform much better than Uggs in inclement weather. They come in several cool patterns in tall and short styles.

Check out the sassy MoovBoot at their website. They are soooo JUST COOL!!

via reubenmiller

fashion :: most expensive shoes, coolest rack

Here's a cool way to show off your Stuart Weitzman "Cinderella Slippers". Because if you're going to spend two million on a pair of shoes , you're darn right you're going to show them off! And showing them off on the The Miami Stiletto Shoeshelf from mashallah is both practical and artistic.

And like the shoes, JUST COOL!

fashion :: big foot fantasy

For the Big Foot wannabe,luxury designer Tom Ford has created a limited edition collection of fur boots for men in exotic pelts such as otter and white badger. Laced up and pricey, these hairy foot warmers are commanding prices of over $9,000 a pair (yikes!) and are designed to appeal to the jet set glam junkies who like to stand out and be seen.

Move over Harry (Henderson) - these boots are lookin JUST COOL!

small spaces :: the shoe wheel solution

What's this funny looking thing? It looks like an abandoned hamster wheel filled with miniature shoes but what it is is a Shoe Wheel. Raku developed this nifty space saving shoe storage on wheels for those of us who have little space to store our Imelda Marcos sized shoe collection. This cool wheel will store 30 pairs of shoes from spikey stilettos to everyday sneakers. The shoes are safely secured in their spot with an elastic band, making for a neat look and a quick and easy way to select your pair of shoes.

The Shoe Wheel can be conveniently rolled around to whichever closet you want it in, thanks to the little wheels on the bottom. But why bother - when it looks this cool you'll want the whole world to see it - and your shoe collection.

Think the holidays and what a great gift for your shoe lovin' friends and family this would make. And with all of the shoes we Shoe-aholics are coveting I'm sure just one Shoe Wheel won't do. We'll need one for the red shoes, one for the black, one for glittery,one for pumps, one for...

The Shoe Wheel , priced at $65 and available in silver, white or black at the Rakku website
and it's JUST COOL!

shoes :: madonna packs a gun

What is it with shoes? It seems the higher, the skinnier, the more dangerous and uncomfortable the better? At the NYC movie premiere of her new film, Filth and Wisdom, Madonna arrived with "extra security" in these controversial gun slinging beauties from Lagerfeld's 2009 Chanel resort line. They do look painful, don't they? Hopefully she got shot in the foot before putting them on. Botox-wise.

Madge's gun-heels weren't loaded, but still managed to raise controversy with some British anti-gun activists. But hey, Madonna is all about controversy!
And these gun heels are wickedly JUST COOL!

via the daily beast

shoes :: high heel raincoats

Inclement weather needn't put a crimp in your high heeled style. Remember Swims, that company that put the style in rubber galoshes? Now they offer these ingenious shoe covers called City Slipper that will shield your precious Pucci's from rain, mud and snow - keeping them clean and dry.

Not only practicality and good looks make the city slipper shine. The also incorporate

• Extra traction for slippery surfaces.
• The sole of each CitySlipper has the map of either New York, Paris or Tokyo.
• Pull on/off grip and the soft siliconpad on the sides makes it very convenient.
• Flexible design to fit almost any heel height and thickness due to flexible material and construction.
• Protection for the delicate leather/suede sole of your shoe and the tip of the shoe against the elements.
• Low-Cut style is for shoes with bows and buckles.

So now theres a layered look for shoes too - JUST COOL!

from Yanko Design

fashion :: walking on clouds

Style, beauty and comfort - it's what we all look for in a good shoe.

heck, yeah! We do.

fashion :: hot heels

You either love' em or ya hate 'em. I love 'em. UK designer INSA went to town when he got together with London based shoe designer Ruth Shaw, to design these mad mod heels. The first release of "Insa Heels" includes three colorways of the classic stiletto, all featuring the iconic Insa Heels design.

these heels aren't JUST COOL - their HOT!

Shoes up to 65% off!

Fashion :: the reds are coming

I love red and these stylin' fun fashions over at the Finnish Sala Shop .

Tanssitossut / Dance Shoes perfect for stepping out with the little ones!

Huppureppu / Hood Bag or a cool version of a backpack hoodie

Jatsarit / Ostrobotnian Boots -

all are JUST COOL!

inspirafied by modernurbanliving.com

Ya gotta have Boots

Weird - Donuts and Flip Flops

Question: what do donuts and flip flops have in common? Ask Krispy Kreme. This famous Donut Maker just broadened it's product line from delectible melt in your mouth donuts to the first live grass flip flops. These lush green sandals have soles that are made of living grass, each one has over 5000 blades to be exact!

But these high maintenence mini parks won't last long if you don't water them and they have a life expectancy of only about 4 months. They're being handed out as a promotion in London right now, so hurry and grab a pair - it might not be too late!

Theres nothing like walking barefoot on soft green grass -these are JUST COOL