Tuesday, June 29, 2010

New FRYES at Sole Food!

We know, we know. Summer just started. But in the world of shoes, spring and summer is ending, and fall is a few weeks away! Sole Food's fall collection is already arriving, and we are excited; we have some great new styles from our one of our favorite companies...from Frye!
Carson Riding Boot 15L [US whole & half sizes 6-10]
This boot is a timeless piece, with great hand craftsmanship and beautiful, simple detailing. Made with fine, soft leathers, the Carson Riding Boot is a perfect modern interpretation of the classic riding boots of the wild west.
Jane Ankle Boot [US whole & half sizes 6-10]
The Jane Ankle Boot is made with awesome hand crafted leather and detailed with the signature Frye harness ring, studs and straps. With a little bit of lift with the 2" heel, this boot is ready to be dressed up or down.
Heath Outside Zip 15L [US whole and half sizes 6-11]
This boot is sure to be this season's best seller. The Heath boot blends together the best of Frye: its classic square toe seen on the signature Harness boot; oh-so-soft leathers, and great craftmanship! We have this boot in a beautiful maple brown, which is perfect for wearing all year round with your denim, skirts, dresses, everything!
This is just the beginning...we'll be getting more and more Frye boots as the summer takes off! And if you know these boots, these will not last long in our store! We have many more styles already in stock, and we have a great team that will help you get fitted with the right pair. Thanks for reading!

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Chie Mihara

Sole Food is excited to carry a new line of designer shoes for women. You may have seen them in the store earlier this spring, but if you haven't seen or tried them on, you should!



(photo courtesy of chiemihara.com)

Chie Mihara is a world-class designer, born in Brazil, studied design in Japan, and now lives in Europe creating beautiful shoes. She launched her shoe line in Elda, Spain in 2002 with the goals of designing footwear that is feminine and attractive, without giving up comfort.



"Every Chie Mihara shoe features an anatomical footbead that Chie designed specifically to accomodate a woman's foot. "


Can you ask for more in a shoe? Chie takes great dedication and draws from her worldwide roots to design timeless shoes that have a background in vintage style but speak in contemporary language. Her collections reflect her multi-cultural background..."Brazil informs the feminine details; Japan influences her design approach; the U.S. contributes practicality; and Spain is the source for high quality construction."

You'll appreciate the careful attention and craftsmanship of these shoes!


Here are a couple Chie Mihara shoes at Sole Food:


(photo courtesy of chiemihara.com)
Wonder Sandal (sizes 36-41, whole & half sizes)


(photo courtesy of chiemihara.com)
Kaisi Shoe (sizes 36-41, whole & half sizes)





Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Orthotic-Friendly Shoes for Summer!

Summer is almost here in Seattle! Summer starts June 21 and that means warm weather and sunny skies in Seattle. The socks come off and the sandals and open shoes come in.

If you're an orthotic-wearer, you may have found it difficult to find summer-friendly shoes for your feet helpers. Here are some great styles that Sole Food carries that work well with orthodics.

Men's Styles
Camper Brothers Slip-On...features a removable footbed and soft leathers-very comfortable for a day out.


Keen Coronado Slip-On...seen here in a light grey canvas, the Coronado is a Keen classic. With a removable footbed and supportive sole, the Coronado also has a wider toe bed, which is great for those who need that extra wiggle room.


Cydwoq Markers Sandal...Cydwoq shoes are designed with a high quality leathers with a steel shank embedded in the sole. This sandal is great for those who need that arch support and a good looking shoe at the same time!


Women's Styles
Tsubo Hanwi Shoe...Tsubo shoes never disappoint. This great shoe has a removable footbed, comfort, and a nice light color palette for summer.



Keen Coronado Sandal...Keen has taken a spin off their classic Coronados and made a sandal for women...with a removable footbed! In a fun orange color, these shoes are great for everyday, whether you're walking your dog at Gasworks, or going for a stroll downtown.

Pr!vo Cailin Shoe..."Step lively" in these super cute red sandals from Pr!vo. This sandal features a depressed heelbed, which helps keeping your orthodic in the sandal.



Kid's Styles

Naturino 7781 Sandal...how CUTE are these little fisherman-style sandals! Made with a light canvas upper and soft rubber bottom, these shoes have removable footbeds if your little one uses an orthodic.


Merrell Iggy Web Jr. Shoe & Dolphina Maryjane...Merrell makes great shoes for children! These spring styles are very breathable and great for playing around.

So come on in and we'll do our best to find the right shoe (or shoes!) for you this summer!