Manila Shoe Expo

Led Zeppelin Tuyay (Kamikazee) and his Nikes; Melvin Macatiag (Typecast) and his Vans.

*PURPLEHAZE, July 7 2007

Posted on July 12th, 2007 by the_cree_and_disorderly
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price: Php 2,300+
where: super warehouse sale (club six fifty, libis)
other colors: silver lang daw
attitude: a lot of that

Posted on July 3rd, 2007 by the_cree_and_disorderly
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Posted on July 3rd, 2007 by the_cree_and_disorderly
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This would be one of the more personal entries that I would be posting.

At work, heels are required. So by the time I get off from work, I usually take them off and wear my sneakers for these reasons: 1.) my feet hurt,
2.) it might rain & i don’t want to ruin my leather shoes, 3.) i have somewhere else to go, 4.) driving is easier. Recently, employees have been prohibited from wearing sneakers / flipflops with uniforms when leaving work. Only black flats are allowed (open/peep-toes are not allowed as well…hence, sandals aren’t either). So I thought maybe I could buy black flats that are comfy and “waterproof”.

First, I thought about jellybean shoes, but then it wouldn’t look good with office clothes.

I saw something like this in Girl Shoppe but it had too many holes big holes.

And so I was eyeing for crocs primas.

So this weekend I went to High Street, and found out they don’t have half sizes. Size 5 was just the “exact size” for my feet –and I always opt for something a bit bigger for space and to avoid uneasiness. And guess what, size 6 was just too big…there was a half-inch allowance and they obviously looked big for my feet. So I sighed and walked away. T_T lol.

…by the way, I saw fake crocs in Market Market in Otto,,, they sell them for I think 200+ pesos only and they do have the perfect size for me. However, it really smelled like rubber. As in goma. Gomang-tsinelas. Not good. (Rubber-scented feet. Ewww. lol)

Anyway.. so I lost hope and just thought that I should just probably wear my leather heeled-shoes the whole day.

But that night, my cousin celebrated her birthday in a restaurant in Serendra. To “relax” our stuffed tummies, jacu, paul and I took a walk. We went up to the second floor to checkout the pictures in Blow Up Babies, and later we passed by a store named Souk….and through the window..there it was… I knew that this was THE ONE. I immediately went inside to check it out.. I tried it on and voila! –It felt great! Ate, magkano po ito?
-five hundred twenty five. My boyfriend said, “let’s take it.” ..and he bought it for me! Weeeeee!!!!

It’s made of plasticrubber -if there’s such a thing. But that’s how I would describe it. Rubber, because it’s stretchy. Plastic, because it’s shiny! From afar, it actually looks like leather shoes. Just what I need! They’re even slimmer (and cheaper) than a pair of crocs prima!

Other colors include bronze, purple and orange-yellow. I couldnt remember the others. But they’re really cute. I’ve been using them for two days and they felt really great. Sufficient ventilation and breathing space for the feet, and they’re really bendy. Like ballet shoes or something.

And that’s my shoe-story.

Posted on July 3rd, 2007 by the_cree_and_disorderly
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HAVE YOUR SNEAKERS PAINTED BY THESE GUYS, AND THEY WOULDN’T DARE USE THE SAME DESIGN ON ANOTHER CLIENT’S PAIR!
Yes, according to them, they value INDIVIDUALITY

Wanna see how good they make ‘em designs? Here are some samples shoes they were able to sell: (click on them to view larger image)

Unfortunately, i couldn’t copy some of their samples , but you can view them here: http://sneakercult.multiply.com/. May mga mas astig pa na designs. Checkout Ticket to Ride and the Black and White chucks

YOU provide the shoes
Textile Paint
P400 - 1,000
Embroidered/Beaded (yes, they do these too!)
P600 - 1,200

If they provide the shoes…
*Add P1,650 for genuine Chuck Taylor shoes
*Add P400 for imitation chucks
*For other brands, just add the amount of your preferred shoes

Posted on June 15th, 2007 by the_cree_and_disorderly
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Eccentric, huh? Actually, the soles come in beige, white, & black. And you can buy a set of chiffon straps of different colors!
Stretch your style range from a goddess look (yes, white chiffon straps are available) to ethnic/african to glam! Play around with different knots and several ways of tying them around your feet/ankles! FUN!

Each pair is sold for Php 450 only! Checkout http://trunkshow.multiply.com/photos/album/68 for promos!

Posted on June 15th, 2007 by the_cree_and_disorderly
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check these ones out! Also, look at the insoles and the lining!
(…click on the photos to enlarge)

Don’t they look so soft and charming and cute?!
The lining and the insoles seem friendly, don’t you think?
Each pair of these is being sold for Php 800. But Trunkshow’s doing a
buy one take one offer. Buy a different pair, and take one pair of these ballet flats for free! Go to http://trunkshow.multiply.com/photos/album/68 for more details

Posted on June 15th, 2007 by the_cree_and_disorderly
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Buy 1 for Php 650 each.
Buy 2 for Php 1,000!

Straps come in Zebra, Cow, Horse, and Cheetah. Which animal are you?
….click on the photo for a closer look :

-the soles are padded! comfy,eh?

Available in sizes 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Size 5 = 8.7 inches
Size 6 = 9.2 inches
Size 7 = 9.5 inches
Size 8 = 10 inches
Size 9 = 10.2 inches

For orders: call/text 0917 8147977

Posted on June 15th, 2007 by the_cree_and_disorderly
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EMI-red: Php 780 also available in yellow and dirty white/cream

INARI: Php 750 also available with black piping detail (instead of pink)

IZUMI: Php 780 -kate spade-ish! lovely!

KEIKO PLUM: Php 950 also available in brown & black

SHANA: Php 750 -80’s!!!

Interested? ..here are some details for you:

• reservations valid for 4days
• meet ups at greenhills starbucks or mcdo
• 3 pairs and above only for scheduled meet ups. for one pair or two pairs weekly meets ups every sat am
• can order 1 pair to max thru shipping
• payments through BPI
• shipping: JRS , Air21, Xend ..one or two days upon confirmation of payment
• shipping cost added to the total amount of merchandise. usually 80 within metro manila & 100-120 for provinces for 2 pairs
• sizes can be exchanged just incase it doesn’t fit but customer must handle the return shipping cost
• Available sizes: 50, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85 and 90. -Their sizes are standard like other shoe stores ( not china shoes)
• contact: 09173120146 or ichigoshoes@yahoo.com
• “ICHIGO” = strawberries in Japanese!

Do feel free to visit http://ichigoshoes.multiply.com/

Posted on June 10th, 2007 by the_cree_and_disorderly
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The wedge maryjanes (Php 1,499)–they’re my favorite!!! checkout the insoles!
The chuck-booties (Php 1,899)–urban fashion for the rainy day!!! You’d look hot with those and short skirts/shorts!

*by the way, the brand’s not really converse-chuck taylor…ahem

Where at??? -SHUBIZZ store in greenhills. (inside the mall near the chapel, if i remember correctly).

Posted on June 10th, 2007 by the_cree_and_disorderly
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