Nike Air Rift: AKA "The Cloven Hooves"

I bought these back in May 2015 and had wanted them for ages. The main reason that I didn't invest in them before was because of the Cloven nature of the split toe it's almost impossible to purchase socks to wear with them. Nike used to sell them, but that was a few years ago now and even eBay doesn't seem to stock 'em.

The reason that they're called Air Rift is a tribute to the barefoot running techniques of athletes in the Kenyan Rift Valley. The split toe design is supposed to replicate this.

As I walk a great deal these sneakers have really started to stink. I spray them with deodorant and wash them in the machine after two wears, but they're pretty ripe. I decided to remove the insoles as pictured and use them as a template for cutting out some replacement memory foam ones. They were quite comfy to and from my walk to the post office where I sent off an eBay shoe parcel.

Purple Suede Moccasin Slippers

Now, I do like the cosiness of a slipper, but they aren't the easiest thing to come by if you're a big foot such as me. In the past I've purchased faux suede ones from Shoezone, but they soon draw my feet and cause them to stink rather badly. Even though I chuck them in the washing machine on a semi-regular basis. Bah!

I bought these from Amazon, but I cannot recall how much they actually cost. They're great though, true to size and very cosy. As you can see, I do need to stick them through the wash though, preferably in a net bag.

Nike Air RoscheRun

It's 2015 and officially The Year Of The Trainer as far as I'm concerned. This isn't my first purchase of a pair of sneakers in the last say, eight months, but I feel a great need to share them with you.

Lovely aren't they and so, well, blue? I first read about Nike RoscheRun on Mumsnet and they, along with my other footwear faves, Doctor Martens and Birkenstock are very popular in the MumUverse. I suppose it's because they are really practical for running around the place and doing the school run in. Whilst we're on the subjects, I'd love it if more patents actually *walked* their child(ren) to school as the traffic and resulting parking make it really dangerous for padestrians.

Right, enough social commentary: back to the shoes. They have a mesh-like construction and are very light to wear. The only downside is that they aren't as comfortable as standard Nike Airs.

Back Again: Well, For A Limited Time Only

Yes, you've read it right - I'm back, well for now anyway. I'm very likely to have a huge hissy fit in the future and desist, but for now, well.

Here are my feet:

One's taken with a flash and the other, well, isn't. Hey, don't be unfair - it's still a relatively new phone and I'll learn how to use it in my own time thank you.

Thursday: I really should start blogging again....

....oh, but I didn't like to think of my beautiful feet and shoes being shared across the interweb with all and sundry.  The thing about me is that I am very select and am wearing a very old pair of slippers at the moment which are very girly, but unfortunately they are getting very tattered and worn.  Yes, I am a good woman and I have photographed them for your enjoyment as shown below.

Yuck!  These are the bottoms.

The front: is nothing made to last any more?

These pretty, albeit flimsy pieces of girly footwear are fine for sashaying around the bedroom in, but for heavy-duty housework?  I fear not!

Thursday: Black and White Betulas

Regular readers will be more than aware of my love for the Birkenstock brand.  So with this in mind I've purchased two additional pairs of flip flops, one in black and the other in white, both are pictured below:

The white pair look fab don't they?  Well, they will until they get grubby anyway...

I also have a deep love for the black numbers, especially as they have silver detailing on them.

If you're wondering about the nail polish, well it's a Boots Number 7 shade called Totally Teal.  I'll be doing a pedicure next week with my new lilac shade.  Respect!

Monday: Birkenstock Kay Clogs With A Soft Footbed

Yes, I've talked about Birkenstocks until I'm blue in the face but I did end up buying *another* pair the other week directly from their website.  The clogs in question are a style called Kay which boast a soft footbed (i.e. an extra layer of latex under the suede insole) and I agree with the lady from QVC, it is very much like stepping onto a memory foam mattress.  I have often felt like strapping two mattresses to my feet and leaping around like Zebedee, but have fought off the urge so far.

As you can see they are a bit of a tobacco colour, also, despite being the regular width, they're fairly wide and I'm rattling around in them somewhat.

There you go - a side shot.  Actually the sole unit reminds me of Oreo biscuits.  Yum.  You will undoubtedly see the back strap which can either be positioned behind the heel or shortened and pushed back over the upper(!)  I'll let you know how comfortable they prove to be.  They do make my feet look huge though but I'm used to it, so there!