Your New Year’s Resolution: Explore More

With the new year comes a time to reflect, re-evaluate and rejuvenate. What do you want to do differently this year? What resolutions have you made?

Whether you believe in making resolutions or scoff at the idea, Jambu’s resolution this year is one that is fitting for most of us: explore more! Luckily, Jambu shoes are perfect footwear for some added adventure. Whether you spice up your life this year by taking more time for yourself, getting together with the girls more often, walking more or taking a trip, Jambu shoes are perfect for exploration.Jambu Volt

What will you do differently this year?

Don’t Let the Cold Stop You

It’s easy to make excuses in the wintertime – but get your groove back! Get that walking regime back on track with the warm, waterproof, cute and comfortable Jambu Volt Heated Boot. This incredible boot has its own ion battery-powered heating system to keep your feet 20% warmer for up to 5 hours. A-mazing! Take that trip to explore Iceland, hit the ski lodge, or keep up that morning walk – The Jambu Volt Heated Boot will ensure you’re cozy and warm. Explore more and stay warm in this sassy heated women’s boot.

Travel

Finding the perfect travel shoe can be difficult – you want something light and easy to pack, something comfortable and easy to walk long distances in, and something stylishJambu Sport Ballerina Barefoot yet functional. Luckily, you can explore more and stay cute in the Jambu Sport Ballerina Barefoot. This lightweight shoe is great for feet with its barefoot walking system, so you’re sure to be comfortable. The adjustable bungee will keep your foot secure while you take off on explorations, and the leather and satin upper is oh-so-stylish. No matter what culture or place you’re exploring, the Jambu Sport Ballerina Barefoot is the perfect travel
companion!

Mingle More
Jambu Lido
To maintain your busy lifestyle you need footwear that can do it all. Luckily, the Jambu Lido is cute and comfy, so you can run around after the kids with ease and look stylish enough for a dinner out with the girls. Grab coffee with a friend while running you errands in these pretty suede Mary-Janes. Explore your surroundings and your style with the Jambu Lido.

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Celebrity Style: 2012 Golden Globes

The thing we love most about awards show season is the stunning celebrity style! Check out our favorites from the 2012 Golden Globes.

Jessica Biel - Golden Globes 2012

Jessica Biel glowed in gold shoes and a delicate lace gown.

Find Dress Shoes that Dazzle like Jessica’s

Viola Davis - Golden Globes 2012

Viola Davis defied gravity in a stunning red dress and sky-high heels.

Find Heels with Real Height like Viola’s

Ariel Winter - Golden Globes 2012

Ariel Winter won us over with darling ruffles and bows.

Find Pumps with Personality like Ariel’s

Jessica Biel Photo Source: popsugar.com
Viola Davis Photo Source: popsugar.com
Ariel Winter Photo Source: popsugar.com

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Try Something New This New Year

By now, you’ve probably come up with a few resolutions for the new year (and maybe broken a few also…). Whatever change you are seeking, OeTZI3300 invites you to join them in trying something new in the new year.

What do you want to do? Whatever it may be, OeTZI3300 has a shoe perfect for your next great step!

Get Artsy!
OeTZI3300 OTZ300GMS Leather
Whether you want to get acquainted with a pottery wheel or wander a new museum, try something new to expand your creativity. The OeTZI3300 OTZ300GMS Leather is a pretty slip on that transitions perfectly from the crafts table to the exhibit hall. Stylish, sleek and comfy thanks to the CORKFit footbed, it’s the perfect shoe for your entrance onto the arts scene!

Embrace the Eco Lifestyle
OeTZI3300 Moc Shearling
Have you been meaning to give back to Mother Earth? A new year is a great time to incorporate some new steps (no pun intended…?) toward becoming green into your routine. Slip on the OeTZI3300 Moc Shearling this winter and keep that heat on low – the shearling lining will keep your feet feeling toasty, and save on energy! Comfy and chic enough to run errands in, make sure you bring along reusable bags when shopping in your new kicks to make
your trip more eco-friendly. Made with cork and a stitched
up to avoid toxic glues, you’ll be eco-friendly down to your
feet – literally – with these eco-concious shoes!

 Step Into Style
OeTZI3300 OTZ1 Troop Leather
New year, new you, new look! Embrace new trends and see if that helps you change your perspective. The fashionable OeTZI3300 OTZ1 Troop Leather is a great place to start! This bold boot is made of beautiful leather and features a trendy lace up front. Add a little edge to your look in the new year, and see where it leads!

 

 

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Green Your Winter Getaway

When the temperature drops and the days shorten, it’s easy to fall into a rut. Don’t let winter get the best of you – it’s the perfect time for a getaway! When you book your trip, however, don’t take a vacation from being green. There are many ways to make your trip eco-friendly and keep the Earth in mind as you travel it!

1. Getting Around

Wherever you are going, public transportation is the most eco-friendly way to get there. Buses and trains are your best bet – whether it’s parking and taking the bus to the airport, or booking a train ticket instead of a flight. Flying is the least eco-friendly way to travel, but if you must, book direct. Not only will this shorten your trip, but taking off and landing use up the most fuel during a flight.

2. Give Your Home a Vaca, Too!

It’s exciting to get out of the house and see someplace new, but don’t forget to give your home a vacation from high heat, lights and plugs. Turn down the heat, unplug your appliances and make sure you don’t leave all the lights on to save on energy!

3. Pack Light and Pack Smart

Packing light will make it easier to travel and packing smart will help you green your trip. Instead of buying travel size toiletries, which create a lot of waste through their packaging, buy reusable travel containers and bring your favorite products from home. Bring your own water bottle and fill it as you go – not only will you save money, but you’ll cut down on plastic bottles that are difficult to recycle on the go.

4. Be a Green Guest

Look for a hotel that’s eco-friendly or even built with the Earth in mind, and consider choosing a hotel in the center of everything so you can walk around, not drive. Once you check in, be a savvy guest – reuse the towels and sheets, and turn down the heat/air when you leave the room.

Wherever your winter adventures take you, enjoy! We wish you safe and green travel this year!

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Celebrity Style: Diddy in Crocs

Diddy in Crocs – that’s right! The famous record producer and fashion trendsetter was spotted walking the streets of New York City with his pair of Crocs Bistro Work.

Just because Diddy is one of the richest hip hop producers alive doesn’t mean he’s going to walk around The Big Apple with sore toes! And sure they’re not designer or imported from France, but Mr. Combs looks pretty fly in my opinion. What do you think?

P. Diddy in Crocs Bistro Work Clog
Source: coolspotters.com

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The Recess Revolution: Top Picks from KEEN

KEEN’s Recess Revolution is all about taking time to enjoy the outdoors! While we love a good 10-mile hike or a day tackling double black diamonds, sometimes there isn’t time for that level of commitment.

That’s why we love the Recess Recommender. KEEN has tons of great suggestions for grabbing some fresh air, many of which you can easily squeeze into a day already filled with meetings, margarita dates or make-up soccer games.

Check out our favorite ideas – and our favorite KEEN shoes – for your daily Recess break.

Geo-Loafing: Sitting outside in a park never sounded so sophisticated.
KEEN Toyah MJ
KEEN Bidwell Clog

 

 

 

Dog Walking: Show rover (and your waistline) some love.
KEEN Kaci Slip-On
KEEN Brixen Low Men

CloudGazing: The first person to spot a dinosaur wins.
KEEN Sula
KEEN Coronado Mens

 

 

 

 

Puddle Jumping: There’s more than one way to make a splash at work.

KEEN Shelby High Boot
KEEN Cody Boot Men

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Celebrity Style: Jay-Z in Timberland Premium Boots

As we all anxiously await the birth of Beyonce and Jay-Z’s baby (what’s the name going to be?!), I couldn’t help but revisit our style file for these darlings of the music biz.

You can steal Jay-Z’s signature style – and instantly up your cool factor – with the Timberland 6 Inch Premium Waterproof boot.

Jay-Z in Timberland Premium
Source: coolspotters.com

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Re-imagine Recycling: New Balance newSKY

Two million plastic bottles are used in the U.S. every ten minutes and 51 billion plastic bottles go into landfills annually.* That’s a whole lotta garbage! Resolve to do your part this year – and help us turn trash into treasure – by selecting products made from recycled materials.

One of our top picks for getting fit while still obeying the three Rs is the newSKY by New Balance. Taking a purposeful approach to shoe design, the team at New Balance sought to include only the most essential elements. Their innovative new design reduced the amount of upper materials by 73% compared to their traditional athletic shoes.

But the magic doesn’t stop there! The New Balance newSKY upper is comprised of a material called Eco-fi. Manufactured from post-consumer plastic bottles, this material is durable, breathable, soft, and water repellant. What more could you want from your athletic shoe?!

How will you reduce, reuse, or recycle this year? Let us know in the comments, below!

New Balance newSKY

*Source: Foss Manufacturing

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New from Sperry Top-Sider

We love boat shoes from Sperry Top-Sider! They’re good for everything from hitting the books to hitting the bar (and even the occasional spin around the lake on your sailboat). Ladies can check out the freshest takes on your favorite styles for the Spring 2012 season – available now on PlanetShoes!

Sperry Top-Sider Bluefish 2-Eye
Sperry Top-Sider Bluefish 2-Eye in Tan/Green PlaidSperry Top-Sider Bluefish 2-Eye in Linen/Olive Plaid

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sperry Top-Sider Bahama 2-Eye
Sperry Top-Sider Bahama 2-Eye in Blue PoseidonSperry Top-Sider Bahama 2-Eye in Platinum/White

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sperry Top-Sider Angelfish
Sperry Top-Sider Angelfish in Black Houndstooth

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hit the Slopes in Style

With snow finally in the forecast, we’re getting psyched to hit the slopes! Here’s what you’ll find in our suitcases this weekend:

Battery-Powered Heated Boots
Jambu Volt

Columbia Bugathermo Techlite

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warm, Breathable Socks
Icebreaker Skier Ultralite Women

Smartwool PhD Ski Lite

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Fun & Festive Hat
Smartwool Ski Town Hat

Pistil Soren
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Gimme a Break

When the winter days are rainy and grey, I can only think of one thing: spring break! Whether your next sunny getaway is days or months away, it’s never too early to stock up on sandals. Check out our newest arrivals or get a fresh pair of your old favorites! They just may brighten your day.

See all sandals

Clarks Artisan Latin SambaJambu Water DivaNaot Ashley

 

 

 

Chaco Z2 Vibram Yampa MenClarks CayoFinn Comfort Tropez

 

 

 

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New to PlanetShoes: BOBS by SKECHERS

We are very excited to introduce the BOBS collection by SKECHERS to PlanetShoes.com! A classic espadrille with a cause, BOBS provides a casual canvas style with a cushioned insole for all-day comfort. And here’s the best part: for every pair of BOBS sold, SKECHERS donates a new pair of shoes to a child in need. Now you can look good while doing good. Everybody wins!

There are several styles to choose from, but we’re especially fond of the Earth Mama. Comfy and cute, they’ll add a little sparkle to your style this New Year.
BOBS by SKECHERS Earth Mama

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Planet Picks: Anna H

Anna's Beach SantaName: Anna H
Department: Merchandising

What’s your favorite holiday tradition? Going to see a Broadway show

Do you go walking in a winter wonderland? Love the day of first snow! I would wear the Pajar Greenland boots to keep warm and cozy while walking around and snapping pictures of the snow covered trees and other scenery.

How do you green your holiday? I try to re-use gift
bags, and don’t go crazy with wrapping paper and tissue
because all that just goes in the trash! I look for recycled
wrapping materials.

**ANNA’S WISH LIST**

EMU Australia Illoura

EMU Australia Illoura

Bogs McKenna

Bogs McKenna

Sorel Crazy Cable Wedge

Sorel Crazy Cable Wedge


Kork-Ease Samantha

Kork-Ease Samantha

Merrell Lithe Glove

Merrell Lithe Glove

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Planet Picks: Katie R

Katie's BeachName: Katie R
Department: Marketing

What’s your favorite holiday tradition? Making (and eating) Christmas cookies! I also spend New Year’s Eve at the beach with my friends. It’s not especially warm, but it’s always a memorable trip.

Do you go walking in a winter wonderland? I’m all about playing outside in the winter. The shoes I’m loving this season are my Bos & Co Mint boots. They’ve got a great rugged-urban look and the wool insole keeps my toes toasty on cold Boston days.

How do you green your holiday? I get *very* creative with my gift wrapping. Anything lying around the house is fair game! It saves money AND trees.

**KATIE’S WISH LIST**

Jane Marvel Hanging Cosmetic Bag

Jane Marvel Hanging Cosmetic Bag

Merrell Eagle Origins

Merrell Eagle Origins

Tretorn Skerry Vinter Shiny

Tretorn Skerry Vinter Shiny

Pikolinos Brujas 8583

Pikolinos Brujas 8583

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Green Your Holiday: Eco-Friendly Celebrating

With Christmas now less than a week away, Hanukkah beginning tomorrow, and one week until Kwanza begins, the holidays are very much underway! We wish you a very happy holiday season and New Year, and we hope that the next few weeks are filled with joy (and great footwear!).

The holidays are absolutely a time for celebrating, enjoying time with friends and family, and indulging in your favorite sweet treats. Excess is generally more accepted during this time, but are we ever given license to ignore the environment guilt-free? It may be difficult, but keep in mind these few tips as you celebrate this season and enjoy the holidays while being eco-concious.

Travel
Green Car
The holidays are a time to spend with friends and family, no matter where they may be. As they do say, there’s no place like home for the holidays! When making your travel arrangements this season, keep the environment in mind. Try to car pool and fill your car as you head out to parties. Take public transportation when possible, and plan out the most efficient route when party-hopping. In the spirit of giving, consider donating to CarbonFund.org to offset your travel footprint.

Food

Food! Arguably one of the great parts of the holidays,
you’ll most likely be attending or throwing some sort of
feast this month. Enjoy! While you prepare your holidayDining Icons feast, there are a few things you can do to make your holiday dinner more eco-friendly. If you’re preparing, try to buy organic. Organic food doesn’t use the harsh chemicals used on regular food and is better for the earth. Be mindful of the toxins in your bakeware, and try to use toxin-free dishes when preparing your food. When serving, try to avoid paper or plastic plates and utensils, and use dishware that you can wash and reuse. Make sure to store those left-overs safely and divide them up to share with your guests to ensure everything gets eaten. Don’t let that delicious holiday meal go to waste! Try to use
compostable packaging when sending your guests away
 with some leftover goodies.

Donate
Christmas Baubles
Didn’t love that sweater from Grandma? Sick of this year’s decorations? Stop before you drop them off at the local landfill! Donate! Head to Goodwill with your goods and make someone else’s holiday season brighter – that sweater from Grandma may becoming a co-ed’s winning Ugly Sweater at a party next season, those decorations could be donated and used at the shelter’s holiday party next year. Can’t reuse a gift yourself? Let someone else by doing some good and donating it.

 

Green Car Image: Paul / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Dining Icons Image: digitalart / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Christmas Baubles Image:Kittisak / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

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