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?
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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.
Dog Walking: Show rover (and your waistline) some love.
CloudGazing: The first person to spot a dinosaur wins.
Puddle Jumping: There’s more than one way to make a splash at work.
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.
Source: coolspotters.com
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!
*Source: Foss Manufacturing
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 Bahama 2-Eye
Sperry Top-Sider Angelfish
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
Warm, Breathable Socks
A Fun & Festive Hat
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.
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.
Name: 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
Bogs McKenna
Sorel Crazy Cable Wedge
Kork-Ease Samantha
Merrell Lithe Glove
Name: 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
Merrell Eagle Origins
Tretorn Skerry Vinter Shiny
Pikolinos Brujas 8583
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
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 holiday
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
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
Name: Carol L
Department: Accounting
What’s your favorite holiday tradition? Celebrating Christmas on Christmas Eve with extended family, going to church, eating and opening gifts. Also have a yankee swap in which the gift needs to be homemade.
Do you go walking in a winter wonderland? I am not a fan of cold weather so I do not do much winter wonderland walking, but if I did I would wear Sorel boots.
How do you green your holiday? We put up a real tree and make sure it is recycled when we discard it.
**CAROL’S WISH LIST**
New Balance W1140 Running
Smartwool Ultra Comfy Trio
Fossil Maddox Flat
Emu Australia Stinger Lo
Name: Mark W
Department: Marketing
What’s your favorite holiday tradition? Some family friends have a big Christmas Party and my good friend dresses up like Santa Clause and we wave at cars on Christmas Eve. It’s a blast and cars always stop to point out Santa to their kids.
Do you go walking in a winter wonderland? I prefer to be knee deep in powder on a mountain somewhere, but if I’m walking from the car to the lodge, I like the Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra GTX. They’re nice and warm, and my feet have never got wet while wearing them.
How do you green your holiday? Since I’m horrible at gift wrapping, I usually use a nice box or gift bag….and I’ve been using the same ones for years now.
**MARK’S WISH LIST**
VIVOBAREFOOT Neo Trail Mesh
Vintage Shoe Company Vaughn
Red Wing 6 Inch Iron Ranger
PF Flyers Center Hi
Eastland Falmouth Mens
Name: Sloane T
Department: Multi-Media
What’s your favorite holiday tradition? Decorating
my Christmas tree while listening to the holiday classics, eating cookies and drinking hot chocolate surrounded by my family.
Do you go walking in a winter wonderland? I can’t wait to get out during the first snow and take my son sledding. I’m sure I will be sporting my Kamik Brooklyn boots running up and down the hill. They are so comfortable and keep my feet dry and toasty.
How do you green your holiday? I try to save gift bags that I might have received from last Christmas and use
them throughout the year. We also take the branches from
our wreath and our Christmas tree to keep our garden bed
warm through the winter after the holiday is over.
**SLOANE’S WISH LIST**
For her husband…
Muck Boots Chore Hi Steel Toe
For her son…
Emu Australia Little Creature Frill
For her daughter…
Timberland Crib Bootie
For herself…
New Balance WW01 Newsky
It’s finally starting to get cold here in the Northeast, reminding us that winter in fact does exist and yes, it is coming. For some this elicits shudders and shivers, for others this is just the beginning of the most wonderful time of the year. No matter what your winter personality, The North Face is one of those brands that has something wonderfully wintery for everyone.
‘Boarder Dude
For the hip snowboarder who just can’t wait for the first snowfall,
The North Face Ballard 6 Inch is a no brainer. With a super fresh, yet rugged look, this men’s boot says, “I rule the half-pipe – effortlessly.” Completely waterproof, this boot is perfect for trudging through the snow and the lace up design keeps it perfectly on trend.
Lodge Lady
Snow sports aren’t for everyone, and snow gear isn’t exactly the most fashionable, but that doesn’t mean The North Face isn’t for you. If your style is more “hot cocoa by the fire in the ski lodge,” then I have got a boot for you. The North Face Bryn is a waterproof, leather wonder. Stay warm and dry while looking great in the Bryn.
Snowballer
If your little one is always getting in snowball fights, assembling snowmen and making snow angels, he needs The North Face Boys Alpenglow. This tough little snow boot is perfect for scaling snow banks, riding sleds and trekking to the ski lodge for a day on the slopes. Water-resistant and able to be pulled on, these boot are perfect for keeping your little guy warm, dry and active.
