foot liners

I've been hearing wonderful things about hue's "perfectly bare massage liners," which are made of nylon and spandex and reportedly massage your whole foot while you wear them. who could say no to that?

added bonus: they have silicone on the back of the heel, so not only will your shoes not dig into the backs of your heels all day, but they'll stay on your feet, too.

they come in nude or black and are $6 for a pair or $15 for three pairs at hue.

have you ever tried foot liners? what do you think? I recently had to buy some for some half-size-too-big platform pumps, and the liners worked like a charm to make the shoe fit comfortably.

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male monday: roger federer's shoes

in honor of the australian open (which I find myself oddly drawn to watching), here's a sampling of swiss tennis superstar roger federer's shoes over the years. (my personal favorites are the first, with the stylized "F".)

image via new york magazine
image via new york magazine
image via east bay blog

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shoe showcase: carlos by carlos santana privilege

so, I'm starting a new semi-regular feature: shoe showcase. this is where I'll share with you, my dear readers, my shoe collection (which is actually quite modest, by some standards). on the flip side, if you have any shoes from your collection that you'd like to have showcased, pray tell at hiphipshoeray@gmail.com. send me a pic (or the brand and name of the shoe), what you like (or don't like) about it, and I'll take care of the rest! 

to kick things off, I thought I'd showcase one of my favorite (yet lesser worn) pairs of shoes, privilege by carlos santana. I saw these at macy's a couple of years ago, and you know when you can't get something out of your mind, you should probably just go for it? that's exactly how I felt about them. I love lace (lace-like...) overlay of any kind, and I also love the shape of these pumps. they're remarkably comfortable too, thanks to the platform. 

my one complaint: the heel is a little high (4.5 inches, I think?), so I don't wear them often. they're not quite suited to the office, but they're perfect for a night out. 

oh, bonus: they come in a sultry deep red, too! 


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celebrity sunday: selena gomez in koolaburra sandals


with a flat leather sole, stud detail and merino lining, these koolaburra sandals are about $90. don't they look supremely comfortable, with that wool lining and soft leather footbed?  

selena gomez isn't the first celeb to be spotted wearing them – other fans include jessica alba, kristin cavallari and kate hudson. image via shoebunny.com

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feature friday: beaded white vintage pumps from etsy


you know what's nice about authentically vintage shoes? they're actually vintage. these days, it seems designers slap the word "vintage" on just about anything slightly of yesteryear to make it all the more appealing. I mean, let's face it, "vintage" is all the rage and has been for awhile, and something tells me it's not going anywhere soon.

anyway, these beaded white vintage pumps from the etsy store salvaged garden are a good example of why I like shoes that are actually vintage. they're just so charming, aren't they? I'm actually tempted to buy them even though they're a size 12 and I wear a 10. they're only $15, after all...

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thrifty thursday: anthropologie's mooreland high-tops



aren't these wool fairisle basketball shoes adorable?? they'd look so cute with leggings or skinny jeans. they were $118, but online only, they're $59.95. perfect for winter...

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what's new wednesday: see by chloƩ cross strap wood wedges

I remember searching high and low last summer for some strappy (but not too strappy) sandals like this, but I couldn't find any that I liked enough to buy. these, though...these just might fit the bill. I love the wood footbed, the stud accents and the shoe's clog-like inspiration. $260 at bloomingdale's...hmmmm!

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