Shoes are not Just for your Feet...

...they're for your tree too! This week we thought we'd have a little fun and see what shoe decorations are out there for Christmas time - don't pretend you don't love shoes as much as we do!

Christmas and animal print themed night out decorations, love the black boot with zebra cuff! 

Victorian inspired gold and pearl heel decoration

Victorian inspired shoe collection

Vintage style glamorous part heels 

Angel shoe boots

Shoe show stopping glitzy red statement stiletto 

Gold Cinderella inspired shoe

"Never look back, if Cinderella had gone back for her shoe she would never have become a princess" quote decoration

www.zazzle.co.uk

Naturally the majority of these are from ebay, I imagine there is a lovely selection on etsy too - both perfect websites for something a little bit different! 

Must be off....need to order some of the shoe decorations before its too late!

Footwear Picks by the Staff

Hello lovely readers!

We thought we would share with you today what our staff wear on their feet to work to keep comfortable (and warm in some cases, cough cough, me).

Starting with our lovely manageress who chose these Josef Seibel Tamara boots to wear to work

"I hate wearing socks with boots so in the winter I wanted something with a warm lining to keep my feet toasty. Made with a thick crepe sole and tough leather uppers means wearing them all day at work is not a problem - I'm still just as comfortable at closing time as I am in the morning. I love the biker boot styling to these they go perfectly with my skinny trousers."

Moving onto our Assistant Buyer who loves her Josef Seibel Sandra boots.

" I really suffer with the cold so the plush lining in these immediately

 drew me to them. They have a thick sole with good tread which is important as I walk quite a way to work every day. I love the versatility of these boots, I wear them up for work and folded over at the weekends with skinny jeans and my parka. Having narrow feet the lacing on these boots is perfect; the colour is great-they will easily take me into next season and the burnished toe adds character and interest."

Next our Senior Sales Assistant chose Clarks Orinoco Club Chelsea style boot

"Being on my feet all day I need comfortable footwear, these have Clark's soft cushioned insole with extra padding under the heel and forefoot. I was originally attracted to these because of the style I like the thick chunky non slip sole for winter but they are light enough to wear in the spring too."

Our newest staff member adores these Gabor Brogue Boots

"The detailing on these are gorgeous, I love the brogue trend and the light colour of these really brings out the punching detail. The comfort of Gabor is unlike any brand I've ever tried, they are nice and generous in the foot and padded underneath the foot. They look really smart so I can wear them on an evening out as well as to work and not worry about having painful feet!".



We don't all always wear the shoes we stock to work but we find it really helps to sell the product if people can see it being worn in front of them. We have a great mixture of comfort and fashion shoes and boots so there is something for people of all tastes. 





The Chelsea Boot. Classic in Style, Classic in Reputation.

The Chelsea boot probably evokes memories for some of the sixties and the Beatles however, although incredibly popular as they were then the Chelsea boot actually originates from the Victorians. 

J.Sparkes-Hall was the first to design a boot of this kind using vulcanised rubber and twin elastic panels. In 1851 he filed for a patent claiming that Queen Victoria walks in boots such as these daily "and thus gives the strongest proof of the value she attaches to the invention”. These elastic sided ankle boots eventually came to be called Chelsea boots.(Cited from: The Chelsea Boots Guide — Gentleman's Gazette) 

Since then the Chelsea boot has seen some slight alterations (high heels, brogue detailing to the toe, mixtures in materials) however they remain as popular today as they did then.

Feast your eyes on our Chelsea boot collection and decide which to put on your Christmas list!

Anatomic Gel Cordosa £120 

Waxy leather vintage looking uppers with contrasting coloured elastic panels and trimming. Anatomic Gel's footwear are lined with a gel and sheepskin lining cushioning each step and increasing flexibility of the shoe. Looks great with jeans and a shirt/jumper combo.

Anatomic Gel Gustavo £115

Waxed leather uppers with brogue detailing to the toe and around the elastic panels. Leather tab on rear to help with getting into the book. Made with gel and sheepskin lining for extra comfort and flexibility. Perfect with chinos and a chunky knit.

Anatomic Gel Natal £120

Classic leather styling with twin elastic panels and matching leather tabs. Made with Anatomic Gel's supremely comfortable gel and sheepskin lining making traipsing round the shops for the perfect Christmas present much for comfortable! A universally suitable boot perfect for smart or casual wear. 

Steptronic Bassett £120

Also available in black this rich leather Chelsea boot matches style with fashion nicely in this smart looking ensemble. Made with Steptronic's unique gel and sheepskin lining ensuring dinner with friends after a long day at work is always a yes! Brogue detailing takes this boot to another level. Simply divine with trousers, a shirt and trench coat.

Timberland 5033A £120

Finishing off with a rugged oiled leather pull on by Timberland made with a removable anti-fatigue sole unit for increased comfort. Thick rugged soles make this perfect for weekend walking while the styling embodies Timberland to the letter. Casual with lashings of personality. 

What do you think of Chelsea boots? How do you style yours?