Featured Styles:

Smartwool Flecker Hat

Preppy meets hipster; this funky hat has socks AND a scarf to match. Don’t be shy - step out in color.

100% Merino Wool

Smartwool is known for it’s blending of natural materials and cool technology to create comfortable and durable performance socks, hats and sweaters.

Using Wow Technology, the 4 Degree Fit System, Temperature Regulation, Moisture Management and Odor Control, Smartwool has become a true leader in the sock and accessory industry.

Pistil Nolan

Keep warm this winter in the Nolan hat. This cap is a brimmed beanie of acrylic and lined inside for extra warmth.

About Pistil:

Still making the best of the small stuff. It started simply with a hat. And our desire to make it something special. Five years later, our dedication to creating the little things that make an outfit, a person, a day – feel right – continues steady and strong. We design clean and flattering silhouettes. In materials that feel good and hold-up. With finishing touches – colors, patterns, and arty details – that make us smile.

Pistil Cable Wristlets

You may have a hat to keep you warm, but what about your wrists? Cover up neglected forearms in the adorbale Cable Wristlet from Pistil. Featuring button and woven detailing, these wool and angora wristlets are perfect for winter errands, when you need your hands but don’t want to sacrifice warmth!

Pistil Fibers & Content Information

Lana Cotta Boiled Wool / Italy
Boiled wool, only better. Lana Cotta starts with 100% pure, new Schoeller wool and a one-of-a-kind, 50-year-old Italian knitting machine.

Extra Fine Merino Wool / Italy
Merino wool is finer, softer and lighter than ‘traditional’ wool. And, best of all, it’s itch-free.

Boiled Wool / Italy
We take 100% pure, new Schoeller wool yarns, traditionally knit them in a fine-gauge, then put them through the boiled-wool process.

Cashmere / Italy
The yarn is made from the downy undercoat
of Cashmere goats. Ultra-soft warmth without weight is what Cashmere is all about.

Shred Alert Pinemont

This ain’t your grandma’s winter hat! Pinemont by Shred Alert is a modern take on classic scallop knit and retro color. Part of the “Chunky Poms” line, this hat is made from fleece lined acrylic, that is sure to keep you warm. Featuring a pom-pom detail on top, this is hat will add a fresh look to any winter-time get up you’ve got!

About Shred Alert:

Our devotion to the hat world is a strange obsession, and designing, making, and selling hats in the world market grew on us from our humble beginnings. We are passionate about what we do, and we are living up to the promise of making a better company for everyone involved, and most importantly, we produce innovative and stylish hats that people love.

EMU Australia Angahook Ear Muffs

• Double face Sheepskin
• Classic sheepskin ear muffs with suede head band.
• Presented in an EMU gift box.
• Made from the finest sheepskin available.
• 10mm wool pile is soft and incredibly warm.
• Naturally ‘wicks away moisture’ meaning odourless.
• Natural antimicrobial properties.

MBT M Walk Women

• The TPU and glass Fibre Shank provides the necessary firmness for the unique sole construction typical of Masai Barefoot Technology.  It also ensures a natural rolling movement of the foot with every step and optimizes pressure distribution over the whole sole.
• The balancing section integrated in the PU midsole underneath the metatarsus requires an active rolling movement with every step and activates a large number of stabilising muscles in the whole body both when walking and even standing. PU Midsole with Pivot.
• The Elliptical section underneath the heel - The “Masai Sensor” creates the pleasant feeling of walking on a sandy beach or a mossy surface.  And it produces the natural instability that causes the body to react with increased muscle activity.

• Uppers: PU Coated material is highly durable and resistant.
• Lining: MBT Dry and Cool lining that allows breathability and assists with moisture management, quick drying and antimicrobial.  Microfibre lining is a good alternative to leather for it holds form well and is exceptionally soft.  The 3D Mesh lining ensures cooler and drier feet.
• Outsole: The rubber outsole protects the midsole from wear and tear, increasing the overall durability of the shoe.
• Sizing: Runs 1/2 size small!

Effortlessly coast around town in this sport oxford with contrast color styling and an amazingly lightweight bottom.

Mesh upper treatments maximize airflow and circulation around the foot, while helping to wick away light moisture. Also available in wide. Made with vegan microfiber.

Product Features
Kalso® Negative Heel Technology®
The most defining feature of Earth footwear is Kalso® Negative Heel Technology® a unique inclined sole that positions the toes 3.7º higher than the heels. The slight angle shifts weight subtly back over the heels, and can help strengthen and tone the body while also burning calories.
Anatomic Arch Support
To complement Kalso® Negative Heel Technology®, all Earth footwear features reinforced support through the arch. The arch support maximizes the effectiveness of the heel design in promoting a natural walking motion.
BioFoam® Cushioning
Inside all Earth footwear, a form-fitting footbed provides exceptional comfort with Biofoam™ cushioning. The proprietary material molds to the shape of the foot, displacing and absorbing shock with each step, and is environmentally-considerate, using 70% recycled content.
Burn more calories with every step™
The more lean body mass you build, the more calories you burn. With Earth® footwear, the slight incline of our Kalso® Negative Heel Technology® lets you feel as if you’re walking on an inclined treadmill, and can contribute to fat-burning effects at a rate of up to 4x that of conventional footwear.

Skechers Shape Ups 11809

Make the most of your walking work out with the SKECHERS Shape Ups exercise fitness shoe. Smooth nubuck upper in an athletic trainer with stitching, overlay and perforation detail. Simulates walking barefoot on a yielding surface such as sand.

*Featured in Health Magazine as Editor Hot Pick for July/ August*

• Lace up front
• Padded collar and tongue
• Fabric shoe lining
• Cushioned insole
• Firm polyurethane frame supports and stabilizes the foot
  
• Kinetic Wedge super soft foam midsole designed to absorb shock and provide exercising effect
• 1 1/2 inch midsole height at highest point in center
• Specially sculpted rubber outsole for natural propulsion
  
• For best results, use a heel to toe, rolling gait
• Comes with a detailed exercise guide to get the most out of your Shape-Ups!
• Check out the informative Shape-Ups instructional video on our brand page! click here

Featured Styles:

Chinese Laundry Good Times

Add some glitter to your step with Chinese Laundry’s Good Times flat. These shoes feature reversible sequin detailing for a shiny, colorful and unique look. Comfortable and fun, these flats are man-made and have a rubber sole for grip. Sparkle on in these pretty flats!

Features:

• Reversible sequin detailing
• Man-made sole
• Man-made upper
• 3/8″ heel

Sam and Libby Zees Holiday

Introducing a holiday pattern to one of our top sellers!  “Zees” is an adorable ballet flat from Sam & Libby. This is a classic and adorable ballet flat ready to spruce your your little black dress or to set off your holiday velvet!

• Set in a man-made upper
• Designed with a patent trim and bow accent
• Finished with a 1/4″ heel.

Chinese Laundry Latte

The lustrous straps sweep across the vamp in curvaceous intervals wrapping arcs across your foot, adding an uncommon twist to this platform.This is a great heel that will spice up any holiday look and making you stand out on the dance floor.

The metallic straps gracefully weave around your foot over a sultry sculpted metallic platform and heel.

• Padded footbed
• Manmade upper
• Balance manmade
• Platform 1″
• Approx. 4 1/2 inch” heel.

Poetic Licence Hello Lovely

Feel lovely in these radiant pumps. The mixture of leathers and beautiful jewel detailing make this style a real treasure.

• Suede and leather upper
• Fabric Lining
• Rubber Sole
• Jewel detailing
• Jeweled buckle
• Peep toe
• 2 1/2″ inch heel.

I saw that Reebok had come out with a new kind of walking shoe and it looked really cool. A shoe that tones just for walking? Sign me up. The Reebok EasyTone has two pods, one beneath the heel and the other under the ball of your foot and the two work together to make subtle shifts in your balance. They say this pod system creates a ‘natural instability’ that makes your muscles work harder to adapt and adjust. It’s not like I don’t already have an in-built natural instability, but the muscle-toning ability would be a nice addition!

The bonus is that these shoes are meant for everyday wear rather than just for athletic walking or running. Make these your daily choice, hit the mall, the grocery store or walk the dog and you have a workout without taking the time to get to the gym.

The Geox brand of shoes has created this crazy invention where they drill holes in the bottom of their shoes. Seriously, they do, and it is very cool. Basically these micro-holes allow sweat and heat to escape from the shoe, cooler air to enter the shoe, and keeps moisture out of the shoe- all at the same time.

They have managed to do this for their athletic footwear, which is kind of expected, but they have also done it for all of their other styles of footwear. Geox dress shoes, casual shoes, loafers to heels the same comfort is yours even if you aren’t going for a jog. I love their Italian-style loafers and sneakers that have that casually elegant look that goes from office to weekend without trouble. For the guys, just think, those nice looking dress shoes- but no hot, sweaty feet!

I have winter boots in various heights and levels of warmth and comfort, but the Earth Scape has one of my favorite features, the versatility of having the ability to wear the boot all the way up or folded over. I can keep the boot high and show off the beautiful leather and buckle details or fold down to display the cozy shearling.

The Kalso negative heel technology pioneered by Earth Footwear continues to be ahead of the curve in the health and wellness footwear. Giving a more natural walking motion, helping with posture and burning more calories all by lowing the heel just 3.7 degrees. Earth is also a company that I love for their environmentally conscience ways, using 70% recycled content in their biofoam cushioning and shoe liners. Sweet deal, right?

Compared to the high-tech innovations of Earth, Reebok and many of the other athletic and wellness footwear the Birkenstock can seem a little tame, but it is a classic. Birkenstocks have lead the way for decades, showing us all how to have comfortable feet in shoes that are actually good for us!

The cork footbed is comfortable, environmentally friendly and conforms perfectly to fit your feet in a way that even the best high tech materials can’t match. These shoes have to create the most personalized fit around. And you can choose from lots of versions- my favorite being the classic Arizona Sandal. Clogs, strappy sandals, flip-flop style, plain or decorated the heart of the shoe remains the same.

Well, it is too late in the year to give you my best shopping tip, which is to be done by now, so we’ll just move on to the more timely practical stuff I can help with at this point before the panic sets in!

One Gift for All!
I have legions of cousins and it can be a ridiculous feat to buy individual gifts for each person, so I have often relied on one theme for the whole crew. One year I did music, one board games, another photo albums, that way everyone got something individual, but I wasn’t trying to come up with the perfect gift for each single person out of the whole world of choices. Limiting my possibilities saves me mental stress!

One such gift to be found here is slippers. You can’t go wrong giving people something cozy and guessing sizes is pretty easy- and you can always ask. Usually people aren’t sensitive about the size of their feet. Buying for folks in chilly, snowy climes you can pick fleece and shearling lined slippers.

Some slippers are strictly for indoors while others provide enough of a sole to make a quick trip to the mailbox. Or if you are lucky enough to enjoy the sunshine year round you can pick terry-covered slippers and flip-flop style slippers perfect for pool-side relaxing.

Sizes, Sizes, Sizes!
Yeah, trying to guess your mother-in-law’s size can be an ugly scenario that really takes the fun out of shopping. Instead of agonizing over choosing between sweaters that fit and labels that offend, you can comfortably select beautiful new purse or bag with confidence that it won’t upset anyone.

For the younger or cooler among your list look to Haiku or Keen for youthful colors and styles. For the hard-to-buy-for college student or older teen try Mimo’s Lucy bag or something by Webe for an off-beat funky look. Jane Marvel continues to produce great new bags ranging from the oversized carry-all to the sleek grab-and-go wallet in vivid patterns and colors that shake the norms.

Maybe just what you need for that twenty or thirty-something that combines work and a busy life. A professional put-together type person on your list? Try Baggallini for classic looks in new colors that will complement any professional wardrobe. Then, for the special one-of-a-kind bag look to Anuschka for gorgeous hand painted leather bags that are breathtaking works of art.

Free Bonus Stuff!
Isn’t it great when shopping is rewarded with free stuff? Yeah, I think so, too. I can either keep the bonus, include it with the original gift or even use an entirely separate gift! I love options. Several vendors on PlanetShoes.com are offering bonus goodies with a purchase this season (aka Gifts With Purchase), so be sure to check them out.

Teva and Bearpaw are giving away tote bags and CDs, BOGS is giving away socks for the whole family, Spira is giving away headband/ear warmers, Kenneth Cole and Sperry are giving away clothing, Skechers is including a free wristband/wallet, and Kamik is giving away the cutest if least practical freebie- an adorable owl named Oliver! So, look and see what boots, shoes, sandals and more might be just what you need to round out your shopping list then you can enjoy

Featuring:

Pikolinos Ginebra

The Pikolinos Ginebra 9828 is an adorable bootie for fall. Detailed, pattern stitching and the wedge heel give the Ginebra 9828 a fresh, elegant look. Inside zipper ensures an easy on/off and snug fit. These smart comfort shoes have hand-made details. They will become an essential in your wardrobe. Keep your feet stylish wearing Pikolinos!

• Leather upper
• Trapunto stitch
• Inside zipper
• Wedge heel

Pikolinos has been awarded a certification for its environmentally friendly production of its shoes. They strive to use all-natural leathers, free of chemical treating, with natural and biodegradable soles.

Nicole Brisk

The Brisk is beautifully crafted with comfort, sophisticated craftsmanship, and taking it easy in mind. Leather upper, multiple color and textured toe cap. These booties are made to fit into your wardrobe and can amp the fashion of an outfit or just give you sleek comfort and sophistication.

With a rubber sole that absorbs impact and a 2 1/2″ inch stacked heel, you’ll feel sexy and confident in these great Nicole boots. Great detail in the chunky outside zipper.

These booties are built for comfort and style!

Camper Twins

They are twins. Not identical but complimentary. Camper has taken the concept of the twin, and adapted into their high quality and beautiful footwear in the Rachael.

After all, the idea of a pair never made such sense. “Rachael’s” patchwork pattern is perfect for fall.

These booties are absolutely beautiful with buttery leather and a delicate profile. You really won’t believe how lovely they feel to the touch and on the feet.

The heel is low enough for comfort but gives you a little extra height and the wedge design ensures stability.

Easy on and off, these are great with so many looks and are sure to get you noticed!

Fly London Yeddo

The perfect boot for fall! The Yeddo from Fly London is a casual calf boot featuring a wedge heel.

Set in a leather upper, the Yeddo has an adjustable velcro strap to ensure the perfect fit.

The platform minimizes the feeling of a heel and the construction on these booties is solid and excellent. A great European look and a hot seller!

When I was five I got my first and only pair of cowboy boots- I loved them to death. I wore them every day, they were particularly fetching with shorts in the summertime. Sadly, I outgrew them and somehow as an adult I’ve never been cool enough to own another pair. They seem a bit too far out of the ordinary for my regular every day life and more than a little pricey for me, but I pine after them all the same.
Then I found these- they are the Texas by Earth Spirit.

See, a cowboy, or western boot, but not, these feel like a playful echo of the real thing. Taking the classic look that we know and then changing it just enough to make it relaxed. These have a casual slouch, soft suede and contrasting leather overlays giving that western reference without being strictly a cowboy boot. I feel like I can wear them without pretending to be able to ride horses, it’s fashion not pretension!

The Texas is a bit shorter than the average boot as well, which works well for me. Coming to below mid-calf more like a roper boot, the Texas fits beautifully. I am also a fan of the rounded toe. Not out of place on a cowboy boot, it isn’t the more well-known look of the extreme pointy toe. I find the rounded toe more my style and I am less prone to tripping since I am incredibly suave like that.

Comfortable enough to wear all day running around town the heel gives me a little height without being extreme or uncomfortable. The Gelron 2000 shock absorbing foam lines the boot giving a cushion and keeping feet comfy. The soles are also a departure from the traditional, with a bit of tread and grip rather than perfectly smooth leather. These continue to help my efforts to look more coordinated than I am by nature.

At a lovely price just under $50 I can manage to indulge my western boot love and keep my wallet from getting too slim.

The great bargain hunting season has begun! Yes, this is the prime time to search for slashed prices, one-day deals, and to get that one thing you’ve had your eye on for yourself or someone special. PlanetShoes.com has loads of bargains and great prices every day, and as the holidays approach there are even more than usual. Here I’ve picked out four of my favorites that cost less than $50!

I am so much better at remembering to bring bags to the store than I used to be. Really, I am- I keep them in my car and I’m all set for the grocery store or other big shopping event. But I never have one for the unexpected stop or the small trip.

Who wants to carry around a bag just because you might possibly want to buy something sometime? That’s a hassle. But I spotted this and I think I have a solution to my problem. The Timbuk2 Hidden Tote is a great solution and a great gift idea.

Small, it fits in my purse or computer bag without taking up much space, it then expands to be a shockingly large and useful bag. A proper bag that fits over the shoulder and is easy to carry and that will hold books from the library or just that one thing I needed at the pharmacy.

Made out of recycled material, I feel more virtuous just buying it. After I use it, I’ll feel like an eco-saint!

Winter is now upon us and it seems like my feet may never see the light of day again. During these dark days I like to do a little off-season shopping for Summer shoes. It helps me to remember that some day it will be sandal season once more. A perfect example, the Mohican by Planet Shoes.

A decidedly Summer shoe with nice leather detailing that sets it apart from the ordinary. The center leather medallion looks like the sun that I miss! It is the perfect shoe for my Winter shopping. This will help me wait for the warm weather, unless I hop a plane to warmer climes- it could happen.

The flexible strap on the back means a comfortable and adjustable fit while the cushioned sole will be easy on my feet. I like the slight rise from toe to heel, giving me a little height and a stylish look. The sandal is simple enough to pair with jeans but with enough flair that I can wear it with a skirt or dress for an afternoon of shopping or visiting with friends.

A hat, a hat, I love a hat. I look good in hats. Don’t doubt! This sweet Shred Alert cap is perfect for Winter without being a knit ski hat.

Made of wool, it will be warm without being bulky. The material is soft but keeps its tailored shape and looks sharp and put together.

The brim is just enough without getting in the way and the buckle detail is nice finish to the look. With three shades to choose from I can decide what looks best on me and what fits into my wardrobe to be useful.

Looking for something small? The perfect grab-and-go wallet by Haiku, it is big enough to hold everything you need and small enough to be easy to carry. It fits right in a regular purse or you can pull out the wrist strap and use it just as its own little bag.

I like the stitch detail and the nature motifs that Haiku uses. Their whole line of bags and wallets has a great look. Natural with an edge, it’s just their thing.