Friday, July 3, 2009

ModernGear Shoes: It's Simple!

I don't gush about shoes very often...

Oh come on, who am I kidding?! Maybe I find this a worthy topic just once in a while (Balenciaga), every now and then (Brad Pitt's shoes), once in a blue moon (Christian Louboutins), but the fact is, if it's a gushy post about the aforementioned designer shoes you can be assured that I a) don't own them and b) don't advocate buying them if it's the shoes or your mortgage (or rent, or baby food, or or or...).

Whew.

The fact is, apart from admiring those pieces of artwork for your feet - I am a simple girl, with simple needs. What I need, I discovered this week, is really simple. No, I mean it - it's Simple (Simple.com).

Like
Simple Shoes - Toepaz-Hemp (CUB)


Simple Shoes - Toepaz-Hemp (CUB)


and

Simple Shoes - Toepaz-Hemp (BLACK)


Simple Shoes - Toepaz-Hemp (BLACK)


Why are these slip-ons so great? Well, they're SO comfy. I got them earlier this week and have worn them during the day for a few days, and after work if I wore other shoes that day. They're also the most guilt-free shoes I have ever owned or worn, because of their impressive eco-friendliness.
To wit:
*sustainable hemp uppers
*certified organic cotton lining
*braid of jute
*natural latex "pedbed" with certified organic cotton canvas cover
*outsoles that used to be a car tire
*held together with water based cement
They're also guilt-free because of the incredible sale going on right now - they were $75 and are now -- get this - $19.90!
Click this link to get there:
Simple Summer Clearance Event. (Select Women's and Men’s styles 50% to 85% off!)


Here are some other cute casual shoes from Simple for your viewing (and shopping) pleasure!

Simple Shoes - Caramel - Silk (HORTENSIA)
,$60
Simple Shoes - Caramel - Silk (HORTENSIA)


Simple Shoes - Tictacktoe - Silk (BLACK)
, $85
Simple Shoes - Tictacktoe - Silk (BLACK)



Simple Shoes - Teetoe - Organic Cotton (BLACK)
, $65
Simple Shoes - Teetoe - Organic Cotton (BLACK)


I'd even wear these in cooler weather:

Simple Shoes - Toetally - Certified Organic Cotton (BLACK)
, Was $120, Sale $69.90

Simple Shoes - Toetally - Certified Organic Cotton (BLACK)


There are also Simple shoes for men and kids, here are some of my favourites (Kid's shoes come in Big Kids, Little Kids, and Infants):

Simple Shoes - Loaf Off Road - Hemp (BLACK)
, $90
Simple Shoes - Loaf Off Road - Hemp (BLACK)


Simple Shoes - Loaf Off Road - Hemp (CUB)


Simple Shoes - Loaf Off Road - Hemp (CUB)



Simple Shoes - Innertube - Little Kid's (BLACK MULTI)
, $42
Simple Shoes - Innertube - Little Kid's (BLACK MULTI)



Simple Shoes - Weebit-Infant's (SLATE ROSE)
, $24
Simple Shoes - Weebit-Infant's (SLATE ROSE)



Simple Shoes - Weebit (NILE GREEN TREES)


Simple Shoes - Weebit (NILE GREEN TREES)



Simple Shoes - Weebit (CANDY PINK TREES)


Simple Shoes - Weebit (CANDY PINK TREES)



Simple Shoes - Weebit (BLACK MULTI)


Simple Shoes - Weebit (BLACK MULTI)


I can say that these shoes run ever-so-slightly smaller so I'd order a half-size smaller for women...I am usually a 6 and the 5.5 Toepaz fit me like a hemp glove. And I am in love.

And that is all the poetry I shall attempt!

Happy 4th of July, everyone!

4 comments:

Mrs. Merriman said...

YAY! Awesome review, Tam :) I just ordered them... so excited!

ModernGear TV said...

Oh yay, Cynthia! The Toepaz ones? You will LOVE them! I am wearing them right now. SO comfy. Woo hoo! What colour? I have the beige...and hope to get the black - had ordered them in sz 5 as there were no 5.5 but too tight. Sent back and requested a 5 so maybe they have a pair laying around the factory?!

:-)

Mrs. Merriman said...

Yes! The topaz ones, in the beige/Cub. I can't believe you have such tiny feet! Well, I can actually, you itty bitty thing ;) I am looking forward to getting them. Even if I get dinged with duty/brokerage fees it's an AMAZING deal! I think my pregger feet with luuuuuurve them :)

ModernGear TV said...

Lovely! I'll wear them when I'm visiting and we can be matchy-matchy! I find myself wishing they'd be available in more colours, and eschewing my flipflops in favour of these for around the house. A GREAT find. And, your preggers feet will oh yes.....luuuuurve them! I know mine do...