Comments on: Manolo the Columnist http://shoeblogs.com/2007/11/09/manolo-the-columnist-106/ Manolo Loves the Shoes! Mon, 07 Jul 2008 01:34:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Laren http://shoeblogs.com/2007/11/09/manolo-the-columnist-106/#comment-553504 Laren Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:55:51 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/2007/11/09/manolo-the-columnist-106/#comment-553504 Speaking as a shoe loving torontonian...the boots are fantastic, yes, but at this time of the year, there won't be enough snow (if there is any snow at all, barring a freak snowstorm) for you to have to worry about slush and salt. Rain is a different matter, though, and after January...well, then it's time to bundle up! I echo the layering comment, though. Speaking as a shoe loving torontonian…the boots are fantastic, yes, but at this time of the year, there won’t be enough snow (if there is any snow at all, barring a freak snowstorm) for you to have to worry about slush and salt. Rain is a different matter, though, and after January…well, then it’s time to bundle up! I echo the layering comment, though.

]]> By: Julia http://shoeblogs.com/2007/11/09/manolo-the-columnist-106/#comment-547457 Julia Sat, 10 Nov 2007 15:18:48 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/2007/11/09/manolo-the-columnist-106/#comment-547457 Canadians carry their indoor shoes in bags and put them on when they get where they are going. It keeps dirt from being tracked into houses and by 'dirt', I include snow mushed up with salt and dirt or "slush". Make sure you have boots for outdoors and then any regular shoe will work indoors. Canadians carry their indoor shoes in bags and put them on when they get where they are going. It keeps dirt from being tracked into houses and by ‘dirt’, I include snow mushed up with salt and dirt or “slush”. Make sure you have boots for outdoors and then any regular shoe will work indoors.

]]> By: Hilary http://shoeblogs.com/2007/11/09/manolo-the-columnist-106/#comment-546760 Hilary Sat, 10 Nov 2007 04:01:33 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/2007/11/09/manolo-the-columnist-106/#comment-546760 Yes, Toronto is *exactly* like that in December. You didn't miss a single thing. Yes, the La Canadienne boots are waterproof and saltproof and proofedy proof. They're quite amazing. Yes, Toronto is *exactly* like that in December. You didn’t miss a single thing.

Yes, the La Canadienne boots are waterproof and saltproof and proofedy proof. They’re quite amazing.

]]> By: Rachel of Cyberia http://shoeblogs.com/2007/11/09/manolo-the-columnist-106/#comment-546473 Rachel of Cyberia Fri, 09 Nov 2007 23:50:46 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/2007/11/09/manolo-the-columnist-106/#comment-546473 Wait, maple syrup vodka? Can such things be? Wait, maple syrup vodka?

Can such things be?

]]> By: Annalucia http://shoeblogs.com/2007/11/09/manolo-the-columnist-106/#comment-546246 Annalucia Fri, 09 Nov 2007 20:32:42 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/2007/11/09/manolo-the-columnist-106/#comment-546246 The Annalucia lived in Toronto for seven years and has been in Chicago for the past twenty-nine, so you may take it from her: there is little difference between their winters. They are both on the 42nd parallel give or take a few minutes of arc, and they are each fronted by a Great Lake. The only notable difference is that the Chicago winters have the occasional sunny day, while in Toronto the sun disappears entirely between October and April. At least it did in the Annalucia's youth; why this should be, she has no idea. Oh yes - the boots. Very handsome. The Annalucia lived in Toronto for seven years and has been in Chicago for the past twenty-nine, so you may take it from her: there is little difference between their winters. They are both on the 42nd parallel give or take a few minutes of arc, and they are each fronted by a Great Lake. The only notable difference is that the Chicago winters have the occasional sunny day, while in Toronto the sun disappears entirely between October and April. At least it did in the Annalucia’s youth; why this should be, she has no idea.

Oh yes - the boots. Very handsome.

]]> By: Phyllis http://shoeblogs.com/2007/11/09/manolo-the-columnist-106/#comment-546213 Phyllis Fri, 09 Nov 2007 19:59:56 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/2007/11/09/manolo-the-columnist-106/#comment-546213 *sigh* I have been lusting after a pair La Canadienne's for a while now. But are they really and truly waterproof? It's hard to believe winter boots that stunning would also be durable in the slush and muck. *sigh* I have been lusting after a pair La Canadienne’s for a while now.

But are they really and truly waterproof? It’s hard to believe winter boots that stunning would also be durable in the slush and muck.

]]> By: Cathy in Toronto http://shoeblogs.com/2007/11/09/manolo-the-columnist-106/#comment-546163 Cathy in Toronto Fri, 09 Nov 2007 19:34:15 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/2007/11/09/manolo-the-columnist-106/#comment-546163 Oh, and I'm still looking for elves, I'd love a pair of those boots to appear at my house overnight! Oh, and I’m still looking for elves, I’d love a pair of those boots to appear at my house overnight!

]]> By: Cathy in Toronto http://shoeblogs.com/2007/11/09/manolo-the-columnist-106/#comment-546158 Cathy in Toronto Fri, 09 Nov 2007 19:32:25 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/2007/11/09/manolo-the-columnist-106/#comment-546158 Yes, the boots are lovely, and should be just the thing. Apart from that, wear layers. Although there will most likely be snow on the ground by that time, the weather is doing strange things these day - a couple of years ago there was golfing in December, and even Halloween was unseasonably warm this year. Otherwise, our weather is much like Chicago's if not a smidge warmer. December is winter in both cities, so make sure you have a winter coat and gloves. Yes, the boots are lovely, and should be just the thing. Apart from that, wear layers. Although there will most likely be snow on the ground by that time, the weather is doing strange things these day - a couple of years ago there was golfing in December, and even Halloween was unseasonably warm this year. Otherwise, our weather is much like Chicago’s if not a smidge warmer. December is winter in both cities, so make sure you have a winter coat and gloves.

]]> By: JayKay http://shoeblogs.com/2007/11/09/manolo-the-columnist-106/#comment-546074 JayKay Fri, 09 Nov 2007 18:37:06 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/2007/11/09/manolo-the-columnist-106/#comment-546074 Walrus skin, narwhal blubber, windbreakers after exhaling ice crystals and elves... Oh Manolo, how you make me laugh! Walrus skin, narwhal blubber, windbreakers after exhaling ice crystals and elves…
Oh Manolo, how you make me laugh!

]]> By: Miss Janey http://shoeblogs.com/2007/11/09/manolo-the-columnist-106/#comment-546063 Miss Janey Fri, 09 Nov 2007 18:30:44 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/2007/11/09/manolo-the-columnist-106/#comment-546063 These are FABULOUS. Boots are the best thing about cooler temps... These are FABULOUS. Boots are the best thing about cooler temps…

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