Manolo the Columnist
Manolo says, here is the Manolo’s latest column for the Express of the Washington Post.
Dear Manolo,
I’m a commuter who must run from the train to my office. So, I need a shoe with a high vamp that will stay on my foot, a cushiony sole, and a high enough heel so that my pant hems won’t drag on the ground. Is there any other non-frumpy option than wearing sneakers and carrying heels in a tote bag.
Paulina
Manolo says, yes, it is called “taking the earlier train.”
Actually, the Manolo has much sympathy for the poor peoples who must make the lengthy commutes.
On the one of the hands you wish to live the American dream, with the 2.1 kids and the good schools and the spacious lawn and the industrial-strength Viking range in the newly remodeled stainless steel and granite kitchen.
On the other of the hands, this requires money, lots of money, which as we all know, does not grow on the 12-foot tulip poplars your landscaper has just planted in your back yard.
And so, early each morning it is up, gird the loins, paint the face, and out the door for the daily combat of earning the living.
Here is the Carma OT Air MaryJane from Cole Haan, the exceedingly comfortable shoe with the snappy styling.
June 13th, 2008 at 8:25 am
This shoe is handsome enough to go dancing in. If it is indeed sturdy and comfortable enough to be the all-day office shoe as well, then it is something of a miracle. Molte grazie to the Manolo for alerting his readers to its existence.
June 13th, 2008 at 9:17 am
I recently purchased a pair of Cole Haan gold peep toe pumps, very elegant, and they also possess the Air Nike business. I wore them to a wedding and danced myself silly for almost 3 hours straight. So very comfy.
June 13th, 2008 at 9:50 am
I might also recommend the services of a tailor, who can hem the pants to suit the favored shoe height, rather than vice versa.
June 13th, 2008 at 11:14 am
I don’t think the problem is the pants length so much as the different size heels for the running to the office and the promenading the office halls with calm, businesslike air.
June 13th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
These are very comfortable. The Mizz Tissa gives 4 stars for comfort. That little strap sure helps too.
June 13th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
I have several pairs of the Air Cole Haan shoes and I love them. I can stand for up to an hour in them and be comfortable, and I can walk easily in them, without pinching and pounding. They’re lovely. I’d buy more if they made more models with a slightly wider heel.
June 13th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
I have these! Mizztizza is totally right!
June 13th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
Cole Haan shoes with Air Nike Technology rule!
June 13th, 2008 at 8:59 pm
Smart, sexy and appropriate for work. The perfect choice.
June 13th, 2008 at 10:35 pm
What lovely shoes! Sadly, they do not come in 6.5 wide. My short, stumpy feet are the bane of my existence.
Now, off to find something similar in a short and stumpy sort of size.
June 14th, 2008 at 11:23 pm
I am ordinarily unable to wear heels this high, but I loved these so I just had to go out and try them on at Nordstrom today (the version without the Mary Jane strap). Not only was I able to get my foot into them (always a problem with high heels due to having the joints of my left big toe surgically fused such that the toe does not bend), but I could also walk in them and they were so comfortable! I bought them on the spot. I just spent the last ten minutes walking around my bedroom in them, and they are fantastic. They look great and they don’t hurt my feet at all. I’m going to go back and get the tortoise shell version next weekend.
June 16th, 2008 at 8:39 am
Sexy shoe! The perfect shoe for both workplace and party. I have a pair of the Air Cole Haan shoes and I love to wear them.
June 16th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
A high heel that I can wear all day!?! I have to have it.
BTW. If you’re a shoe-a-holic like me check us out at robynmariesshoecloset.com We’ve got over a dozen great brands and all at the best prices :)
June 16th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! If only they were also affordable.
June 16th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
Oh, oh, oh. The tortoiseshell. Must have.
June 17th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
They really hot!!!