Lodi Fall-Winter 2009/2010 Collection
Huge heels and comfortable platforms shoes will be two main trends for the next winter season. Lodi, the Spanish shoes store, have included them in its new collection.
There are several elegant and sophisticated designs, but the best thing of this collection is that there are also several choices for every moment of every day and for any occasion.
Oh, black. This color cannot be missed in any collection, especially in winter.The purple color is also present in this Fall-Winter collection. It is very easy of combining and adds contrast to your looks. And, if you are bored of conventional and very dark looks, this color is a great choice to add a special and trendy touch.
To wear during the day: oxford shoes, boots, and booties, which can be worn with jeans as much as with skirts or dresses.
In the following picture, there are more options that also can be worn with jeans:Some colors like fuchsia and red are passionate and very attractive. And you stand out from the crowd when you use these colors. Even in winter when the sunlight is weak.
Of course, there is also some space for the boots in this collection. Mainly they are available in gray tones and brown. By the way, this year, gray tones have been really a hit.
No doubt, this is a fabulous collection. In fact, it is one of Lodi’s best collections ever.Nike + iPod Sport Kit
The next geeky shoe is designed for those who love both running and listening to music. This sneaker was made for you. Congratulations, no more inconvenient gadgets to take with you. Nike + iPod Sport Kit has an adapter to the IPod and a pedometer. So wearing this Sport Kit you can listen to music and get information about time, distance and even calories burnt.
Adidas History Review
Shortly after World War I in the early 1920s the Dassler family decided to set up a shoemaking business in Herzogenaurach, a town in Bavaria. The sisters and mother cut out the patterns and the brothers – Adi and Rudolf and their father cut out shoes. At first the family workers produced canvas shoes for runners’ trainings. Rudi undertook the marketing of the products and Adi internalized the production and designed new models.
Four years later 12 workers including the family members were producing 50 pairs of shoes per day. In the year 1924 Dassler Brothers Shoe Factory was established. In 1925 Adi, an inveterate football player, designed cleats. It was then that both canvas shoes and cleats became the main production of the company. The company was doing so well that several years later the brothers leased the whole building as a shoe factory, took new workers on the staff and increased double the production. With the outbreak of World War II the times were hard for the brand. Dassler brothers Shoe Factory was confiscated and the brothers had to go to the front. However, one year later Adi Dassler was returned to Herzogenaurach to produce training footwear for German soldiers. In 1945 the town became a part of an American occupation zone and Rudi was put into prisoner-of-war camp. The Dasslers, being imposed a war indemnity, had to work for the USA. At that time the company manufactured hockey skates and received in return written-off accoutrements of the US army and old baseball gloves. When Rudi returned home the brothers began to work together again but they no longer understood each other. They had to start their shoe business from scratch. In 1948 after their father’s death the brothers decided to demerge the company into two separate companies. Moreover, the brothers agreed not to use the name and the logo of the former company. That’s how the well-known at that time brand disappeared …
Adi named his company Addas and Rudi - Ruda but as soon as several months later Addas tuned into Adidas (abbreviatin for Adi Dassler) and Ruda into Puma. One year later Adi broke the agreement regarding the company’s logo: he added the third stripe to the two stripes of Dassler company’s former logo and in 1949 took out a patent for the new logo. The brothers were no longer speaking to each other till their death and Puma and Adidas became brand competitors. In 1954 German team with Adidas spike football boots on won for the first time the World Soccer Championship. This year the company began to manufacture Adidas sports bags and tracksuits with a three stripes logo on the sleeve.
Adi named his company Addas and Rudi - Ruda but as soon as several months later Addas tuned into Adidas (abbreviatin for Adi Dassler) and Ruda into Puma. One year later Adi broke the agreement regarding the company’s logo: he added the third stripe to the two stripes of Dassler company’s former logo and in 1949 took out a patent for the new logo. The brothers were no longer speaking to each other till their death and Puma and Adidas became brand competitors. In 1954 German team with Adidas spike football boots on won for the first time the World Soccer Championship. This year the company began to manufacture Adidas sports bags and tracksuits with a three stripes logo on the sleeve.
In January 2009 in Taiwan Adidas company is going to release a new Adidas ‘Diamond Pack’ to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the brand. The pack includes a T-shirt and Adidas Superstar sneakers. The colours are restrained black and white. Moreover, the lateral side of each foot of the shoe is embellished with six 0.2 carat diamonds. The sneakers are finished off with Swarovski crystals on the shoes’ toes and. The ones on the tongues can be removed and worn as a pendent. Besides the crystals on the shoes, 409 Swarovski crystals decorate the logo in front of the T-shirt.
Shoes for Water Sports
Most outdoor enthusiasts own Teva shoes. Teva makes quality shoes for men in trail running, sport sandals, adventure, casual, water, and flip flop styles. Teva began as a company seeking durable, water-proof shoes for rafting. Tevas are great when you need a comfortable, waterproof shoe that will work on slippery rocks and stay on your feet.
Swarovski Crystal Embellished Converse Shoes
found them at a baby boutique called Posh-A-Bye Baby. $70 for a pair of swarovski crystal embellished Chuck Taylor’s and your babies will be blinging it on! There are more of these if you visit the website. Happy Shopping
Teva Men's Aravalli Trail Runner
Heavy, stiff hiking boots are a drag when you're traveling fast and light on the trail, especially under a hot summer sun. breathable mesh uppers and shock-absorbing eva midsoles on the teva men's aravalli shoes combat foot sweat and fatigue. teva made the aravalli shoes with polyurethane eva units in the heel cups which transfer impact throughout the footbed and provide greater spring for your forefoot push-offs. what this means for you is comfortable landings and more energy return for takeoffs. synthetic and open mesh uppers help your feet stay cool all day, and pull-cord laces make for quick adjustments.
product features
product features
- material: synthetic, mesh
- sole: non-marking spider rubber
- lacing: pull-cord with lace lock
- recommended use: moving fast over rough terrain, summer hiking
- manufacturer warranty: 1 year
- country of origin: brunei darussalam
Features
- Enhanced breathability
- Durable, adjustable bungee lacing
- EVA Stroebel construction for maximum shock absorbtion
- Encapsulated Shoc Pad
- Non-marking Spider Rubber outsole
Converse All-Star 1HUND(RED) - Scott Patt
These Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star kicks come from Converse (red) Australia designed by Scott Patt, the Global Creative Director of Converse Footwear. Scott Patt is Artist #38 in the 1HUND(RED) Converse Artist series. For the design, Patt created circular patterns radiating from the ankle patch to symbolize energy transcending through the masses to create change.
‘New Balance was born in Cambridge, MA in 1906 by 33-year old English immigrant, William J. Riley. Riley had a specific concern with foot health that led him into the field of prescription footwear. Up until this time, very few shoes took into consideration the shape of the bottom of the foot, specifically the arch. In 1934, Riley partnered with his leading salesman, Arthur Hall, who took Riley’s products to policemen, postal workers, and others who spent a majority of their working day on their feet.
Despite the success of the company, it took another four years until New Balance shoes entered into the sporting world. While the shoes were relatively low key in the sporting world, they did appear on many long distance runners feet, especially marathoners. In the 1950’s the company was passed down to Riley’s relatives and in 1961 the company focused on the sports industry. The result of the new focus of the company was the Trackster. This shoe was unique withwidth fittings and a rippled sole.
The New Balance as we know it began in 1972 on the day of the Boston Marathon when Jim Davis purchased the company. When Davis took over the company, the company was making only 30 models of shoes and had only six full-time employees. Only three years later in 1975, Tom Fleming won the New York Marathon wearing the New Balance 320. Also in 75, the New Balance 320 was voted the best running shoe by Runner’s World magazine.
Though New Balance has never been a top selling company, its reputation of quality is unmatched. Many refer to its following as almost cult status by some runners who will not ever try running in anything but New Balance shoes. In addition to a quality fit, New Balance has earned the reputation of using the highest quality materials on their shoes.
While many multinational footwear companies constantly look for the cheapest labor source, New Balance has done just the opposite producing its top models in the USA and England. This move has been noticed and appreciated by sneaker fans looking for a comfortable and well built shoe.’