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June 22, 2010
Jambu Troy | Would You Wear It?
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Comfortable shoe poll of the week: Jambu Troy
I enjoyed observing the results to the Wolky sandal poll last week. More than a third of you thought the shoe was flat-out ugly while another third voted with me in support of the quirky Wolky Jewel.
Let's take a look at the Jambu Troy gladiator-inspired wedge this week. My first impression when I saw the stock photo image online was, "No thanks." The shoe seemed to suffer an identity crisis: Am I a gladiator? A clog, perhaps? I have a bungee cord, so I must be an outdoor shoe...but wait, I have a heel. Sigh...
But then I saw the Troy on real feet. The perfectly pedicured toes above belong to Blair, marketing Jambu troy 3
manager at PlanetShoes.com. I love how she paired the Jambu Troy with dark-wash skinny jeans--suddenly it has an identity
vibram five finger shoes. Here's a link to PlanetShoes.com's Facebook page where you can read what Blair had to say about the fit/feel of this particular Jambu style. She also recorded an informative video review over at PlanetShoes.com's YouTube channel. For another style idea showing how to wear the Troy, see the photo below from the Athleta catalog.
While researching customer comments regarding fit, I found that about half state the shoe runs a half-size large. Favorite features include: memory foam footbed, customized fit from bungee lacing and dress-up/dress-down versatility.
The Jambu Troy is selling out fast, but limited colors/sizes are available at:
* PlanetShoes.com: $109, free shipping and returns.
* Zappos: $123, free shipping both ways.
* Piperlime: $119, free shipping and returns.
* Athleta: $119
What do you think about the Jambu
Miu Miu Shoes Troy? Take the poll or leave a comment below.
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June 21, 2010
Birkenstock Madrid for Under $50
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Birkenstock Madrid: Keeps me putt-putting along in comfort.
The other day at the podiatrist office:
Dr. (after finding out about my blog): So, what's YOUR favorite comfortable shoe?
Me: My Birkenstocks
The voice in my head says:
What did you just blurt out? Seriously, Kirsten. With all the foot-friendly, orthotic-accommodating, roomy toe-boxed, adjustable-strapped, memory-foam cushioned shoes in your closet and you say, "Birkenstock?" In three years of blogging about comfortable shoes ranging from Naot to El Naturalista to Wolky and you say, "Birkenstock." For shame.
But it's the truth. On any given day during the summer, you'll find me in my Birkenstock Madrid sandals. Why these over the rest?
* I'm a busy mom of two active boys and I have rheumatoid arthritis. Laces and buckles just add to my list of frustrations (like potty-training my youngest) as my fingers are often swollen in the morning. I love that I can just slip my Birkenstock Madrids on and get on with the tasks of the day.
* They're perfect for my problem feet. Hammertoes--be free! Bunions--be covered! Arches--be supported!
* They're more feminine than other Birkenstock styles.
* Under $50 and come in fun colors (although the green pictured above is difficult to find this season).
* The synthetic Birko-Flor™ upper doesn't fade, stretch-out and is water resistant.
Sizing tip: I normally wear between a 9.5 and 10 medium. The 40 narrow fits me perfectly. Remember, a Birkenstock narrow is more like a medium width, while a Birk regular fits a wide width foot best. I find this style runs a half size large.
Available at:
* Zappos for $49.90, free shipping both ways.
* Onlineshoes.com for $49.95, free shipping and exchanges.
* HappyFeetPlus.com for $47.95, free shipping.
* PlanetShoes.com for $49, free shipping and returns.
* BirkenstockUsa.com: available in peridot patent like mine for $49.95
