The whole shoe thing is overrated.

These are very handsome indeed, suitable not only for the office but for the party shoe for the lady of conservative tastes. And the Annalucia is very pleased to see the heel of only two inches in height. It distresses her that most of the superfantastic shoes displayed by the Manolo have the heel heights of three and four inches, which the Annalucia could not wear even when she was thirty years younger and forty pounds lighter than she is now.

In fact the Annalucia would be grateful if the Manolo would post the occasional article (or at least point the reader to the website) for the shoes for the lady of the middle age, who does not wish to wear boring shoes but cannot manage the superhigh heels or the super-giddy styles of the young ladies.
Molte grazie…

The Tia agrees with the Annalucia that the heel height of 2 inches is comfortable for the woman of middle age at the office.

The Tia, however, would need to spend far more of the hours at the office in order to purchase the superfantastic Christian Laboutin shoes on sale for $350.00

The Tia thinks the Jack forgets that variety in life is enjoyable. The Tia herself has been known to enjoy the boots of the Doc Maarten on appropriate occasions, but they are hardly appropriate for every way and every where.

The Tia reminds the Jack how how unpleasant his suggestion might be put into practice, at. say the beach or the black-tie affair. The Tia is certain the Jack would reconsider, and allow the Senora Jack, if not superfantastick shoes, at least the shoes of the sensible.

Perhaps the Jack would prefer to give his suggestion a try himself and report back about the experience? The Tia is grateful the internet does not currently support a Smell Component.

Mrs. Jack would be far happier being able to enjoy meals at fabulous restaurants and travel to interesting and exotic locations than to be stuck wearing overpriced leather.

As for variety being the spice of life that is true, but based upon life with 4 sisters, wife, mother, mother-in-law and friends few of these silly toys pictured here are comfortable.

Yes, I agree with you, MollieBee, that the blog of the Manolo is a place where we can enjoy the “toys” that are presented to us. These “toys” can indeed be very comfortable–sleekness and high heels notwithstanding. Some of the most comfortable shoes the Mimi has ever worn looked like works of art and had 4- and even 5-inch heels. These were well-made shoes that fit the Mimi’s feet perfectly. And some of the most uncomfortable (and foot-damaging) shoes have been those that looked “sensible” but were of inferior quality and/or were ill-fitting.

While growing up the Mimi was taught that “you have to suffer to be beautiful,” but she discovered for herself that this is not necessarily true.

Viva the beautiful shoes! Viva the super fantasticness that the Manolo nurtures in all of us!

Jack, we are not being held hostage by the shoes. We are the willing participants. If the Mrs. Jack favors the combat boots of her hubby I am grateful that the two of you have found each other. If the Mrs. Jack prefers dining and travel to superfantastic shoes, that, too, is her prerogative. The Scarlett knows that she is lucky to not have to make such a sacrifice; she can wear the superfantastic shoes crafted in Italy while traveling and dining in Cannes, Nice or Portofino with her equally well-shod husband. The Scarlett is happy that your situation suits you and yours.

Mais, oui.

Nice, but i prefer 3 or 4 inch heels to these… it gives you the aded advantage of being able to threaten those who don’t agree with you during meetings that last for hours and hours. :)

Ah, the Jack doesn’t know the secret of the hand-crafted shoes! If one elects to sport the proper size they are usually quite wearable. The Scarlett can not only walk wearing the shoes from Italy, she can dance. However, The Scarlett is sensible even when enjoying the luxury of fine footwear … she alternates heel heights. She has been known to enjoy a pair of Tod’s driving mocs one day, a pair of Gucci open-toed stilletos another and a kitten-heeled Moschino slide the next.

No, “The Red”, she does not have the sore feet. She has the pampered size 36 feet wearing Essie Raspberry … who would want to cover that up every day?

As for these shoes, they are lovely for the sensible lady that must go to the office. The Scarlett particularly favors the ones on the top as the buckle detail seems to be quite flattering.

There is so much more here than the shoes…this is a gentle, happy, soothing place that brings me many smiles. Here is seldom found the mean-spirited carping that saturates the posts and comments of so many fashion blogs. Even the criticism is gentle. (Excepting, of course, the discussion of the Lagerfeld-demon. Of whom one cannot say too many derogatory things.)

And the “Mocaboucle Buckle Pumps” are divine.

The Tia would be amazed at how relaxed and happy Mrs. Jack is.

Signed,

Mrs. Jack

No, the Jack wears his boots everywhere. And we love him for it.