It's hot your shoes should match

When the weather turns upwards of 90 degrees it's time to bust out the sandals and the shorts.  This can be accomplished with style if you know what to look for in a good pair of summer shoes.  Don't buy anything plastic go for natural materials they hold up better in the heat.  They look better, breath better, and most importantly they don't wear out after 2 weeks of wearing them.  Shoes like anything else is a matter of getting what you pay for so don't cheap out.  Below are a few of our summer favorites.

Blowfish espadril flats

 

Minnetonka Sandals 

Jeffrey Campbell spike sandals

Critics Choice

Jeffrey Cambell Barbary in black and Silver

Sam Edelman Zoe in Dogwood

Minnetonka El Paso bootie

It is within the realm of reason and logic to choose the right clothing and shoes for any occasion.  However it is the deviation from normalcy that gives us an inherent sensibility and predilection to art.  That which is beautiful and draws attention is rarely mundane.  A peacock garners attention and potential mates through elaborate displays and ornate pageantry of specialized feathers that few birds possess.  As creatures that roam this earth a little self adoration never hurts.  So treat yourself right and pick up a pair of shoes that you love and more importantly love you back.  The shoes above are the staff favorites at High Stepping.

Jeffrey Cambell Barbary love it so much had  to show it twice

The Crystal Pepsi Cartel vs The Crystal Meth Cartel

Lets take this back a few years all the way back to 1992 when a ill conceived plan to take on the Crystal Meth Cartels was hatched by Pepsi.  Alfonzo Derago head of Pepsi's new products division started a short lived war by introducing a new crystal product.  Crystal pepsi originated in the small village of Crystalis New Hampshire they were plundered by pepsi for thier natural crystal clear yet horrible citrusy waters.  It was bottled and sold under the guise of Crystal Pepsi.  Little did they know that the fresh waters of Crystaliswas also one of the main ingrediants to make early 90's meth.  The cartels were not very happy Pepsi had unknowingly entered the drug trade, even though crystal pepsi had no caffiene.  They ended Alfonzo's career through the use of a letter bomb and someone else took the blame for the bad idea of a clear cola.  Had they just collaborated on the idea of "Crystal Meth Pepsi" the drink would still be around. It would be cheap easy to come by and just as bad for your teeth as original Pepsi. 

(warning not everything in this blog is factual except the last part)

Now here's a two item combo that will be on your menu this fall.  Minnetonka launched a fringed sheep skin boot that screams comfort, and fashion.  Come in and get it while it's hot.  With or without the fringe short or tall.  We promise it will be around alot longer than crystal Pepsi.

Getting it on!

photo courtesy of thedailygreen.com

You know exactly what I'm talking about.  We are hard wired for it, we love it.  We enjoy it with friends.  Of course I'm talking about trying on and wearing shoes. There are several methods for getting them on.  The partner method.  This is where you sit back and let someone else do the work.  You have to be soft and yielding if the partner is firm and rough.  You can also be the aggressor and slam that heel home if you've got a good fit.  There is also the solo method which is the most common but you may have need of tools to do it right.  Using a single hand slide the shoe up onto the foot with a slow methodical well practiced motion.  Using a shoe horn slip the back of the shoe over the heel and presto you've got foot wear.  We may not always be in the mood to get it on but it would be a rough day without wearing them. So throw on some Al Green, stretch a little and get down to our store will show you how to get it on the right way.  Check these Madden Girls out while your here they are a nice looking pair.

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Rockin' the hottest looks for the hottest weather

Okay if you live in Utah you know it's hot right now.  What you may not know is what's also hot right now.  Currently we are seeing a resurgence of the ripped tee with shorty shorts in an assortment of neon colors.  Don't believe me..?  It's true.  Also we've seen a bump in the moccasins likely for the look but mostly for the comfort.  You can't go wrong when form and function combine.  Stop in for more tips from our fashionista's and grab yourself a pair of Minnetonka Moccasins.

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Shopping for that perfect pair

We all go to a lot of events in the summer.  Don't you just wish there was a perfect pair of shoes that fit for every occasion.  Well that pair doesn't exist but here are some very good shoes for multiple events.  Blowfish Makes a pair of peep toe flats called.  Sandbox, they come in a variety of colors but may favorite is bark.  They go great at outdoor weddings, trips to the park or even while shopping.  They run under 30.00 bucks so they are an excellent buy considering the many uses. 

Another great multi purpose shoe is the Minnetonka Moccasin called Kilty ) pictured below.  These are light weight comfortable and incredibly durable.  They are also very fashionable and can be seen on a multitude of hollywood starlets.  My absolute favorite in pair is the storm blue.  These can very easily turn into your go to shoe when heading out of the house.  For under 50.00 you can't go wrong.

Remember you only look as good as your feet feel.