Comments on: Manolo the Columnist http://shoeblogs.com/2009/01/09/manolo-the-columnist-156/ Manolo Loves the Shoes! Fri, 25 May 2012 10:52:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Ethical Earth Shoes http://shoeblogs.com/2009/01/09/manolo-the-columnist-156/comment-page-1/#comment-577628 Ethical Earth Shoes Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:27:16 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/?p=4878#comment-577628 They look much better then Uggs thats for sure! Very stylish - I would buy them. They look much better then Uggs thats for sure! Very stylish – I would buy them.

]]> By: ShoeHunting http://shoeblogs.com/2009/01/09/manolo-the-columnist-156/comment-page-1/#comment-577596 ShoeHunting Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:43:44 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/?p=4878#comment-577596 Those are adorable!!! And they look very durable, too. No contest between these and Uggs! Those are adorable!!! And they look very durable, too. No contest between these and Uggs!

]]> By: La BellaDonna http://shoeblogs.com/2009/01/09/manolo-the-columnist-156/comment-page-1/#comment-577590 La BellaDonna Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:37:56 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/?p=4878#comment-577590 La BellaDonna can attest that La Canadienne boots, they are beautiful, they are sturdy, they are comfortable! They are the excellent investment for the moneys for the woman who wishes to be warm and dry, with the comfortable feets that nonetheless do not look orthopedic (even if the orthopedicness, it is necessary). She salutes her Canadian brothers and sisters for producing the most excellent cold-weather offering! Muchas besos also for the very stylish headwear, as well! Many of the American milliners offer the lovely hats, but the Canadian hats often are more affordable for the stylish but poverty-stricken. La BellaDonna can attest that La Canadienne boots, they are beautiful, they are sturdy, they are comfortable! They are the excellent investment for the moneys for the woman who wishes to be warm and dry, with the comfortable feets that nonetheless do not look orthopedic (even if the orthopedicness, it is necessary). She salutes her Canadian brothers and sisters for producing the most excellent cold-weather offering! Muchas besos also for the very stylish headwear, as well! Many of the American milliners offer the lovely hats, but the Canadian hats often are more affordable for the stylish but poverty-stricken.

]]> By: VeddyVeddyBadAng http://shoeblogs.com/2009/01/09/manolo-the-columnist-156/comment-page-1/#comment-577580 VeddyVeddyBadAng Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:28:35 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/?p=4878#comment-577580 I bought a pair of <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-BEARPAW-Norda-Sheepskin-Suede-Hiking-MUKLUK-Boots-8_W0QQitemZ370138334090QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20090101?IMSfp=TL090101117009r17961" rel="nofollow">Bearpaw Nordas</a> this fall as a comfy, warm pair of fleece-lined boots that I could throw on quickly with no socks, and wear out shopping and into the snow. I love the La Canadiennes, but they were too expensive and tall for what I was looking for. I think the ones I got are a really good and less-expensive alternative to UGGS. Plus, you can wear them in public and not be embarrassed! I bought a pair of Bearpaw Nordas this fall as a comfy, warm pair of fleece-lined boots that I could throw on quickly with no socks, and wear out shopping and into the snow. I love the La Canadiennes, but they were too expensive and tall for what I was looking for. I think the ones I got are a really good and less-expensive alternative to UGGS. Plus, you can wear them in public and not be embarrassed!

]]> By: susan http://shoeblogs.com/2009/01/09/manolo-the-columnist-156/comment-page-1/#comment-577579 susan Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:42:40 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/?p=4878#comment-577579 Those shoes are adorable. They look so warm and soft. Those would be nice here in the mountain of Utah. Those shoes are adorable. They look so warm and soft. Those would be nice here in the mountain of Utah.

]]> By: angelhair http://shoeblogs.com/2009/01/09/manolo-the-columnist-156/comment-page-1/#comment-577578 angelhair Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:27:54 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/?p=4878#comment-577578 Where UGGS ever designed to be snow boots? I thought they were originally post-surf boots, only meant to deal with sand & ocean cold, not Canada snow cold. Not that I’m a fan of UGGS, but I’ve never thought of them as serious cold weather boots. ___________________________________________________________________ Anne is correct. UGGS were not designed as snow boots but were first worn by surfers. They're warm and soft and comfortable and are very much like slippers with a hard sole. I know that UGGS are much decried by the fashion police. They do make your feet look like potatoes. But they do serve a purpose. There's nothing better for throwing on quickly (no socks necessary) for those early morning or late night dog walks. And on bitter cold days without snow (mostly what we have in NYC) they're just very warm and comfy for wearing around the neighborhood doing errands. I'll probably always have a pair of UGGS. But it's key to wear them when appropriate (i.e., in the park with the dog). If you're dealing with freezing rain or heavy snow then you'll need something else. Where UGGS ever designed to be snow boots? I thought they were originally post-surf boots, only meant to deal with sand & ocean cold, not Canada snow cold. Not that I’m a fan of UGGS, but I’ve never thought of them as serious cold weather boots.

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Anne is correct. UGGS were not designed as snow boots but were first worn by surfers. They’re warm and soft and comfortable and are very much like slippers with a hard sole.

I know that UGGS are much decried by the fashion police. They do make your feet look like potatoes. But they do serve a purpose. There’s nothing better for throwing on quickly (no socks necessary) for those early morning or late night dog walks. And on bitter cold days without snow (mostly what we have in NYC) they’re just very warm and comfy for wearing around the neighborhood doing errands. I’ll probably always have a pair of UGGS. But it’s key to wear them when appropriate (i.e., in the park with the dog). If you’re dealing with freezing rain or heavy snow then you’ll need something else.

]]> By: Anne http://shoeblogs.com/2009/01/09/manolo-the-columnist-156/comment-page-1/#comment-577573 Anne Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:54:51 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/?p=4878#comment-577573 Where UGGS ever designed to be snow boots? I thought they were originally post-surf boots, only meant to deal with sand & ocean cold, not Canada snow cold. Not that I'm a fan of UGGS, but I've never thought of them as serious cold weather boots. Where UGGS ever designed to be snow boots? I thought they were originally post-surf boots, only meant to deal with sand & ocean cold, not Canada snow cold. Not that I’m a fan of UGGS, but I’ve never thought of them as serious cold weather boots.

]]> By: daisyj. http://shoeblogs.com/2009/01/09/manolo-the-columnist-156/comment-page-1/#comment-577572 daisyj. Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:32:54 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/?p=4878#comment-577572 anon- Well said! anon- Well said!

]]> By: Anonymous http://shoeblogs.com/2009/01/09/manolo-the-columnist-156/comment-page-1/#comment-577570 Anonymous Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:05:52 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/?p=4878#comment-577570 I have a couple pair of LaCanadienne boots and I can attest to their quality in harsh winter conditions. I live in Canada and I see first hand what happens to UGGS in real winter weather and they just can't take the stress of the weather. They become worse than useless, they actually can be a hazard. Those boots are designed for winter is far better than UGGS. Why are these better than UGGS? Because for all their woolly warmth, and no matter ho many times you spray them with spray, UGGS do not stand up to harsh winter weather. Snow isn't fluffy like shown in snow bunny ski movies, it's heavy, cold and mostly it's wet especially when it melts, which it will do while you are outside. UGGS become soaking wet, the salt used to melt ice damages the suede, and the treads are useless in icy conditions. Cold, wet boots can lead to frostbite, which is a serious problem. UGGS aren't designed for the truly harsh sub zero temperatures that places like we get in Canada and the rocky mountain states. The boots recommended by The Manolo are treated to be waterproof, the salt easily brushes off without damaging the boot. The boots are lined and interlined with extra warm materials and the insoles reflect the foot's heat back at the feet to help keep the foot warm. Finally, the soles is treaded, the same way snow tires have special treads, these have more grip on the snow and ice and can prevent slips, falls and serious injuries. I have a couple pair of LaCanadienne boots and I can attest to their quality in harsh winter conditions. I live in Canada and I see first hand what happens to UGGS in real winter weather and they just can’t take the stress of the weather. They become worse than useless, they actually can be a hazard. Those boots are designed for winter is far better than UGGS. Why are these better than UGGS? Because for all their woolly warmth, and no matter ho many times you spray them with spray, UGGS do not stand up to harsh winter weather. Snow isn’t fluffy like shown in snow bunny ski movies, it’s heavy, cold and mostly it’s wet especially when it melts, which it will do while you are outside. UGGS become soaking wet, the salt used to melt ice damages the suede, and the treads are useless in icy conditions. Cold, wet boots can lead to frostbite, which is a serious problem. UGGS aren’t designed for the truly harsh sub zero temperatures that places like we get in Canada and the rocky mountain states. The boots recommended by The Manolo are treated to be waterproof, the salt easily brushes off without damaging the boot. The boots are lined and interlined with extra warm materials and the insoles reflect the foot’s heat back at the feet to help keep the foot warm. Finally, the soles is treaded, the same way snow tires have special treads, these have more grip on the snow and ice and can prevent slips, falls and serious injuries.

]]> By: La Petite Acadienne http://shoeblogs.com/2009/01/09/manolo-the-columnist-156/comment-page-1/#comment-577569 La Petite Acadienne Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:50:01 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/?p=4878#comment-577569 These are MUCH nicer-looking than Uggs. They actually have some structure, style and shape to them, whereas Uggs, after they've been worn about 4 times, start looking like a baggy, dirty stretched-out sweatsock. But I'm sure they're very comfortable. ;) These are MUCH nicer-looking than Uggs. They actually have some structure, style and shape to them, whereas Uggs, after they’ve been worn about 4 times, start looking like a baggy, dirty stretched-out sweatsock.

But I’m sure they’re very comfortable. ;)

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