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- Wedding Shoes: Accessories From Heel to Toe - The New York Times
- The Shoes Everyone Is Talking About at Milan Fashion Week Men’s - Footwear News
- Here's How To Prevent Your Boat Shoes From Smelling Once And For All - HuffPost
| Wedding Shoes: Accessories From Heel to Toe - The New York Times Posted: 15 Jun 2019 03:01 AM PDT  Walking down the aisle has become a bit more detailed. Instead of wearing replicated footwear as-is, brides, grooms and their attendants are adding some flair. Accessories like clips, rings, chains, sneaker laces and decals, showcase personality, contribute to wardrobe consistency and generate distinctive looks. Functional accessories, like plastic attachments beneath the shoe, help maintain balance. Brooke Askins, 28, a flight attendant from Little Elm, Tex., managed to turn a pair of shoes, gifted from her husband, Shane Askins, 36, before she was even engaged, into her wedding shoes. The wine-colored, three-inch heels from Apt. 9 Shoes had sat in her closet, untouched. Then Ms. Askins realized they would perfectly coordinate with her bridesmaids' dresses for the couple's 200-person wedding at the Brooks at Weatherford, in Weatherford, Tex., on Jan. 21. "I wanted to wear them as my wedding shoes," she said, "but I was looking for something to make them more formal and bridal." Her husband's sister suggested shoe clips, and so, a Google search followed. The bride found and bought a pair of 2-by-1.5 inch rhinestone Art Deco-style shoe clips with crystal-like stones ($16.95) from Absolutely Audrey, an online retailer specializing in shoe accessories. Image  "They clipped on real easily and stayed on the whole night," said Ms. Askins, whose clips were secured to the vamps (material on top) of her shoes with a snap-on function similar to clip-on earrings. "They changed my shoe. They made it more special." Crisa Barriball, the owner of Absolutely Audrey, based in Plainfield, Ill., says her 15-year-old business sells 1,500 pairs of shoe clips each month and 90 percent of orders are for brides. Varying from glittery bows to classic pearls, sets can be fastened to shoes' vamps, collars (sides) or counters (backs), and retail for $8 to $20. "In the first few years, a lot of the brides were coming to me for the cost element," Ms. Barriball said. "Adding up their expenses with the flowers, and the venue, and the dress, the shoes tend to be more last minute. So it was more, 'Oh my goodness, I don't think I can get these pretty shoes to match my gown. Is there any way I can save some money?'" Since 2014, Ms. Barriball has noticed priorities shift. "I've seen more brides looking into the personalization aspect," she said, adding that brides often say, "I've found a really nice pair of pumps that are comfortable, but they didn't come in the style I was really hoping to get, to match my gown." This is where Ms. Barriball and companies like Stuart Weitzman, Steve Madden and the Dyable Shoe Store step in. "This is an opportunity for everything to be perfectly matching — to have different types of bridal shoes," Ms. Barriball said. "We can add a little ornament." There are about 65 styles of shoe accessories on the Absolutely Audrey site, including pearl shoe clips, crystal rhinestone heel rings ($13.95/ three pairs) and heel chains ($19.95 a pair). But brides, grooms and their wedding parties aren't limited to chunky attachments. Stickers stating "I Do," "She's Mine" and other matrimonial phrases, are placed on the shanks (outside facing arches) of shoes. Decals range from 95 cents to $5.50 at the Wedding Outlet. For a more informal vibe, some couples and wedding parties upgrade sneakers by subbing out standard laces. Vibrant shoestrings provide an accent of color, while Happily Ever After Ribbon Shoe Laces ($8.50 to $10.50, depending on length, Etsy) and personalized wedding shoe laces ($6.69 a pair, Etsy), create day-specific sentiments. Custom copper, brass, bronze or stainless-steel shoelace tags that slide over laces ($18 to $26 a pair, Etsy) offer another layer of personalization. Add-ons also serve as a safety measure. Solemates heel protectors ($10 a pair) in gold, silver and black, as well as clear Starlettos ($10.95 a pair), increase stabilization while they guard shoes. Both heel-focused products prevent damage caused by uneven surfaces and resist sinking into lawns during garden ceremonies and receptions. When Mary Kinney, 33, of Pelham, N.Y., put on her four-inch stiletto Michael Kors Becky Sandals for her wedding this past April, she applied Grasswalkers ($8.99 a pair) to the bottom of her shoes. The recyclable polycarbonate strips, flexible, flat and transparent, extend the lengths of each foot, and helped her and two of her four bridesmaids pose for photos. "The other two had platform shoes, so they didn't need them," said Ms. Kinney, who was married at Hollow Brook Golf Club in Cortlandt Manor, N.Y. "Our pictures were all being taken outside on the course. Getting married in April, the ground can be softer because it usually rains. I really don't like getting my heels stuck in grass." Not having to monitor one's steps (to prevent wobbling and tumbles) is ideal, but, safeguarding shoes from mud and grass is a priority, especially when so much money, detail and attention have gone into buying, styling and coordinating footwear. "Shoes are really expensive, and they just keep going up," said Sheryl White, the president of Grasswalkers, which is based in La Jolla, Calif., and sells 10,000 pairs annually. "It's about not sinking, protecting your ankle and protecting the shoe you've invested in." Continue following our fashion and lifestyle coverage on Facebook (Styles and Modern Love), Twitter (Styles, Fashion and Weddings) and Instagram.  |
| The Shoes Everyone Is Talking About at Milan Fashion Week Men’s - Footwear News Posted: 16 Jun 2019 07:01 AM PDT Here are the shoes everyone is talking about from Milan Fashion Week's men's footwear presentations. Giuseppe Zanotti Looks Beyond the Sneaker At Giuseppe Zanotti, the designer said that after peak sneaker, it was time to push things forward. "We need to open another door to connect classic formal [style] with the sneaker world, and push them closer together to create a new standard of shoe," he said. Among his best looks for spring '20: a Chelsea boot in tie-dye canvas and a loafer decked out with tie-dye crystal.  Tie-dye canvas boots from Giuseppe Zanotti spring 2020 men's. CREDIT: Stephanie Hirschmiller Jimmy Choo Gets it On Sandra Choi's spring '20 muse is Marvin Gaye. "He was the godfather of groove," she said, showing the mood board shots on her phone. The musician's famous red beanie hat inspired a dip-dye version of Choo's Diamond sneakers. The season's hero shoe, the penny loafer, took its style cues from the animal prints Gaye favored in the '80s.  Animal-print penny loafers from Jimmy Choo spring 2020 men's. CREDIT: Courtesy Church's Goes Back to Its Roots Following the success of the CH sneaker that launched last season, the Prada-owned heritage house has gone back to its roots. The brand, which was a supplier to the British army, offered up a canvas desert boot called Docklow, reproduced from the archives. It's light and water-resistant just like the original.  The Docklow boot from Church's. CREDIT: Stephanie Hirschmiller In the video below, top shoe players discuss the trends they wish would go away. Want more? The Biggest Men's Street Style Trends at Pitti Uomo Spring '20 Did Gigi, Bella & Lenny Kravitz Break Instagram at the CR Runway for LuisaViaRoma Show? Gigi and Bella Hadid Bring Back the Power Pump, While Irina Shayk Stomps Out in Platforms at Versace's Milan Men's Show  |
| Here's How To Prevent Your Boat Shoes From Smelling Once And For All - HuffPost Posted: 13 Jun 2019 12:51 PM PDT HuffPost may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. 
There's one summer shoe for guys that rules them all. It's officially boat shoe season, and while we love the look of freshly pressed chinos and slip-on shoes as much as the next guy, there's a common complaint about this al-fresco outfit that we hear and, er, smell. After a long, hot summer, boat shoes produce their signature "Sperry Stink." Because boat shoes have a breathable leather material, it makes them some of the best shoes for guys to wear without socks. After all, there's a reason they're Zappos' best-selling shoe for men year after year. But like any other shoe you wear almost daily, they can stink up if you don't take care of them. The good news is there are plenty of easy things you can do to get rid of stinky feet and keep your boat shoes looking and smelling fresh. 
Easy Ways To Prevent Boat Shoes From Smelling:
When sweat gets trapped inside your shoes, bacteria begin to form in the moist environment, which can result in an odor. The trick to fresh feet is keeping your shoes free of moisture by using antiperspirant, powder and letting your shoes dry properly after each wear. Below, we've rounded up some of the best-selling products to keep your boat shoes feeling fresh and avoid the dreaded "Sperry Stink." If you want more of our editor-sourced products and reviews, sign up for HuffPost's sales and deals newsletter. Take a look below: Tea Tree Oil Foot Wash  Amazon Foot Antiperspirant Towelettes  Amazon Foot And Shoe Powder  Amazon Odor-Fighting Shoe Insoles  Amazon No-Show Socks For Men's Loafers  Amazon Deodorizing Charcoal Sachets  Amazon A Second Pair  Zappos Don't wear your same worn-out boat shoes to the beach, dinner and nicer occasions. Get a second pair to alternative, reserving one pair for dinners and nicer occasions. Find these Sperry Authentic Originals for $95 on Zappos.  |
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