C is for Clarks!

Say, when we ask you to think of Clarks, what comes to mind?

"Clarks? Only my mom wears Clarks."

"They are super comfortable."

"Boring!"

Here at Sole Food we LOVE Clarks. Clarks has evolved to be a company that designs shoes for all sorts of persons. They always push to create innovative and comfortable shoes on earth. And boy, are they good at it! Sole Food is proud to carry a wide assortment of shoes by Clarks Originals, Indigo by Clarks, and Pr!vo. Altogether, the Clarks collection is diverse, from strappy heels, classic leather shoes and sporty lightweight sneakers. The best part? You will find comfort in every single pair.

Clarks Originals
It all started with the Desert Boot (shown far left). Since 1950, this clean cut, crepe-soled beauty has been a worldwide icon. The Clarks Originals brand offers classic, simple shoes that prove to be timeless.

[from left to right: Desert Boot (for men), Tempest Sun flat, Kenzy Bliss loafer]


Indigo by Clarks
Indigo for women are fashionable shoes that are COMFORTABLE! Dress it up or down, these shoes are unique, feminine, and stylish.

[from left to right: Campania, Smooch & Lyon]

Pr!vo by Clarks

Pr!vo is all about casual style. Using lightweight technology, Pr!vo offers comfortable shoes that won't weigh you down. As they say, "there's a 'step lively' feeling in every pair"!

[from left to right: Poloma sandal, Gabbin maryjane, Ranford sandal]

Vans for the Family

The classic Vans are here at Sole Food with new spring style coming in every week. Some great new styles for women, children and men just arrived in our store!

For Men [left to right]: La Cripta Dos Mid Shoe (gunmetal); Classic Slip-On Quilted Pattern (blue); Whip Shoe (black)

For Women [left to right]: Aleeda Canvas Shoe (shown in blue/turquoise/gray; also have black); Authentic Lo Pro Gore (shown in black; also have red); Authentic Lo Pro Laceup (purple)

For Youth [from left to right]: Skink Shoe (sizes 10.5-3); Era Hearts Laceup (sizes 10.5-4); Era Multi-Check Laceup (sizes 10.5-4)

For the Wee Ones! [from left to right]: Old School Velcro (shown in grape); Zapzto Del Barco Laceup (Navy); Copely Velcro (pink/purple/gray checker)

Meet the Staff: Brett!

Meet Brett, a valued Sole Food employee for 4 years!

Name: Brett Kozisek
Hometown: Centralia, Washington

Primary Role at Sole Food: Stock Manager and Shoe Knowledge Guru
Favorite Brands at Sole Food: Camper, J Shoes, Creative Recreation, Cydwoq, Frye & John Fluevog.
When I'm not at Sole Food you can find me: Going to Trivia Night, enjoying road trips to Portland, at the Arboretum, taking pictures and listening to vinyl.
Favorite Restaurant in Seattle: Paseo
Favorite Restaurant in Portland: Pok Pok

Must have shoe for Spring:J Shoes - Tumble 3 in Tan/Stone
"This style has everything I love in a mens shoe: it's young, versatile, comfortable, and a little funky!"

Morgan & Milo! Magnificent!

We love Morgan & Milo. This company is all about shoes for kids that are playful, fun and whimsical...just like kids!

"...Morgan & Milo captures the essential blend of fashion and function. It's the perfect choice for the practical, modern parent who doesn't want to compromise on style, quality and price..."

Morgan & Milo focuses on designing shoes with classic taste, playful detailings and awesome comfort and fit. They are perfect for school, the playground, the park and everywhere in between!

For the wee ones... Infant Avery II & Infant Avril Mary Jane
(sizes US 4 to 7)

Great for the little ones who are just starting to explore the world. These shoes are inspired by m&m's classic sneakers for bigger kids and provide a soft, flexible sole for optimal movement.

LTT Slip-On for Boys
(sizes US 7-2)

Morgan & Milo's famous lace to toe sneakers in a slip-on style. The madras pattern on a canvas upper is super uber cute, as well as super functional on the playground. Just slip it on and seize the day! (and if you ask us, we think this would be cute on girls too!)

Woodstock Mary Jane for Girls
(sizes US 11-2)

This mary jane is an exciting style from m&m. Morgan & Milo is introducing ECOvulc Natural Rubber in the Woodstock’s crepe outsole, which is flexible, slip-resistant, and comfy. Hooray for green shoes!

There are many, MANY more styles from Morgan & Milo, so stop by and see them today. Thanks for reading, Sole Foodies!

Love, Sole Food

Meet the Staff: Bridget!

Meet Bridget, a Sole Food employee for almost 3 years!

Name: Bridget Vinton
Hometown: Portland, Oregon

Primary Role @ Sole Food: Accessories Fashionista (Accessories Buyer)

Favorite brands at Sole Food: Frye, Faryl Robin, Gentle Souls, Pour la Victoire
When I'm not at SF you can find me: At school, studying fashion design.
Favorite Restaurant in Seattle: Cafe Lago

Must have shoe for Spring:

Gentle Souls - Osaka Rama in Fawn

"It's the pefect neutral heel for any occasion, not to mention ridiculously comfortable. A hot color for Spring in my book!"

Tickle Me COLOR!

What do you think of when you hear “spring”? Here at Sole Food, we think warmer temperatures, sunshine and color, color, COLOR! Jump out of winter hibernation and frolic in our new and very bright styles for spring! Here’s a sampling of what we have waiting for you here at Sole Food...

Gee WaWa’s Bold Heel

An all-leather shoe, with a beautiful cherry red and an oh-so-cute t-strap. With just a little bit of lift, this comfy shoe will look great with a floral dress or cropped pants.

Seychelles’ Box Step Pump

Bring sunshine to anywhere you go! In a bright and happy yellow, this pretty little pump has fantastic patterns and a cushion sole.

Miz Mooz’s Haru Heel

Very bold, with great hardware detailing and a platform for that little extra lift! Featured here in a nice green, we also have it in brown.

Camper’s Leia Peep Toe

Stand out with this great turquoise flat! Match it up with our bright pashmina scarves and you’ll be ready for spring.

So what are you waiting for? Come on in and let's get Spring rolling! See you soon :D

Spring is here! Come and get 'em, guys!

Hey there fellas! Spring is just around the corner in Seattle, which means new shoes are on their way. We’ve got a head start on great spring styles for men, and more are coming in every week! Here are some great new shoes that we are excited about:

For the sporty type, Camper has come out with a new twist on their classic Peu Cami shoe. Camper’s style and comfort is unmistakable…the Peu Cami has Camper’s durable, yet flexible rubber sole, soft leathers and continuous elastic lacing…just slip them on and go!

Hey there, Mr. Business! Stand out at your next board meeting with the always unique Cube shoe by Cydwoq. Hand made in Burbank, California, Cydwoq shoes are instantly recognizable, with distinctive cuts of fine leathers and excellent craftsmanship. Not only do they look fantastic, they feel great too. Come in and we’ll help you get sized up!

Want a unique, funky shoe? J Shoes has updated their popular Tumble shoe with new materials and attractive contrasting colors. The Tumble shoe is comfortable, easy to put on, and ready for a day out on the town!

Sole Food is getting more and more styles in every week so stop by and pick out your new favorite pair (or pairs!) for the new spring season. We look forward to seeing you soon!

The Most GORGEOUS Frye Boot.....EVER!

This is quite possibly the prettiest boot from Frye that I've ever seen. Part of the Spring 2010 collection, the Samantha Woven Boot is perfect for that seasonal transition (and just perfect in general). Surprisingly light weight, with beautiful woven detail and a great stacked heel. It measures 15" inches tall in the shaft, very sleek! I think its safe to say that I've fallen in love. We ordered limited quantity in this style...so get it while its hot.

In addition to this beauty, we've newly received 4 other styles from Frye...so come check them out!

Brett's Christmas Wish List

If you didn't catch that in the video, here are Brett's top picks:

Men's Hunter rainboot in Olive

Hush Puppies - Blockade

Ugg slipper - Ascot (in China Tea)

Blundstone - 561 Crazy Horse

Men's Smartwool socks - Barn and Hiker Street socks

Ciao Bella!

That’s what you’ll hear if you walk down the street in our great Gidigio heels and boots! We picked up this fabulous line all the way from Le Marche, Italy! Known as affordable luxury (who doesn’t love the combination of those words?) this line was created by the Bettis family in 1996. It’s a small operation, literally Giorgio DeLasandro, his wife and son, plus eight other employees produce the shoes.

What’s so great about the brand? The shoes are perfect for work, walk and wine! They’re not over the top, surprisingly comfortable and cute enough for a night on the town. They’re also rare because you can’t find them on Zappos and we are the only store that carries them on the west coast. You’ll never see another woman out there with your shoes on! Talk about one of a kind! Another great bonus is that comparable Italian brands on average cost about $100 more. So you’ll get the Italian fashion at a great price!

We have two boots and three shoes in stock by them currently. One boot is a black heel and the other is a grey/brown flat. Both lace up the front, which is a popular trend this year. The three heels are very classic looking and we have them in a black, brown and a grey. Once you put them on you’ll be amazed at how great they feel.

We love supporting other small businesses like us and we really believe in the brand. In the words of an Italian – Arrivaderci! We’ll see you soon!