NOVEMBER 7th FAB FRIDAY WINNER

Behnaz Kanani “Laleh”
Calf and nubuck combination, 12 cm double heel, internal platform, welted sole. Dark Mauve.
Retail: $1,100

Why do you love shoes?
Because they help me stand tall with great posture and the right shoes can make any outfit an absolute knockout. They are the ultimate accessory!

If you could design the perfect pair of shoes, what features would they have?
A special one for each outfit.

Who is your favorite shoe designer?
Too many!

What is your most favorite shoe style of all time?
Any shoe that will support my feet enough to walk comfortably in, BUT it has to be a high heel!

OCTOBER 31ST FAB FRIDAY WINNER

SUPERGA “Alpine”
Water-resistant canvas lace-up boot with a side zipper and soft faux fur lining. Brown.
Retail: $220

Shoe talk with BootLover from Ontario, Canada:

Why do you love shoes?
I love shoes because it does not matter what size, shape, color you are a great pair of shoes gives anyone the confidence to go out in the world.

If you could design the perfect pair of shoes, what features would they have?
They would be comfy…def a high heel, and probably have one distinctive feature that makes them stand out.

Who is your favorite shoe designer?
wow…all of them!

What shoe trend would you like to see disappear?
Shoes that are utterly impossible to walk in! when there so high and miss-shapen the model falls down the runway.

What is your most favorite shoe style of all time?
Black leather knee high boots!!!!!!

OCTOBER 24th FAB FRIDAY WINNER

Elisa Ferare “Cabaret”
Hand-painted snakeskin oxford with ½” platform with 4 ½” heel. Natural.

Retail: $575

SHOE TALK with “debmomnag” from Arizona:
Why do you love shoes?
They are the punctuation mark of a great outfit!
If you could design the perfect pair of shoes, what features would they have?
4 inch heel- stilleto
hidden platform
patent leather
Who is your favorite shoe designer?
too many
What shoe trend would you like to see disappear?
square toe
What is your most favorite shoe style of all time?
classic black stilleto

OCTOBER 17TH FAB FRIDAY WINNER

Paul Green “Alec”
Patent leather Mary Jane pump with 1 1/2″ heel. Bordo.
Retail: $278

Why do you love shoes?
They make my feet feel good -and- look good When Imelda Marcos was all the rage, I remember thinking that she had nothing on me with the number of shoes in her closet! I’m a shoe lover and a shoe freak, but I’m trying to be more reasonable in numbers and quantity. A gal really can’t have too many shoes (or bags).

If you could design the perfect pair of shoes, what features would they have?
I’m a tall gal so I prefer flats. I love breathable leather and alot of padded insole. I’m pretty practical about what I put on my feet, but I enjoy dressy beads, buckles and ribbons for dress up occasions.

Who is your favorite shoe designer?
I like too many to pick just one, but I adore my Michelle K beaded flats

What shoe trend would you like to see disappear?
Platforms. They come around and they go around - so they’ll go away just like they did in the 70’s. Somehow they remind me of clown shoes.

What is your most favorite shoe style of all time?
This time of year makes me think of the comfort and style of Australian Uggs. My all-time favorites are probably a good pair of clogs or Birkenstocks (it’s the old hippy in me)

OCTOBER 10TH FAB FRIDAY WINNER

Botkier “Nikki”
Fringed leather bootie with side zip. Black.
Retail: $645

Why do you love shoes?
Because shoes are an expression of your personality. Shoes are not an accessory they are a necessity. Your shoes define who you are and how you feel about yourself; are you sexy, are you practical, are you avante garde, etc.

If you could design the perfect pair of shoes, what features would they have?
The perfect shoe would be a stilleto heel, with pointed toe made out of beautiful italian leather and python. The shoe must elongate the leg, take pounds of your hips and thighs and be comfortable enough to play street hockey in LOL!

Who is your favorite shoe designer?
Christian Louboutin

What shoe trend would you like to see disappear?
Uggs - hate them ugly, hideous, dirty.

What is your most favorite shoe style of all time?
I think the wedge is my favorite shoe trend of all time. Not only are the shoes amazingly gorgeous and very versatile, but they are extremely comfortable and I am sorry that they will be out of season very soon.

OCTOBER 3RD FAB FRIDAY WINNER

Corso Como “Benita”
Full-grain leather boot with zippered side and 2 1/2″ wrapped leather heel. Cognac.
Retail: $285

Q: Why do you love shoes?
A: They made an outfit what it is.

Q: If you could design the perfect pair of shoes, what features would they have?
A: Height (because you need the high heel), comfort, stylish, but won’t make me homeless.

Q: Who is your favorite shoe designer?
A: Too many.

Q: What shoe trend would you like to see disappear?
A: Clogs.

Q: What is your most favorite shoe style of all time?
A: Knee high boots.

SEPTEMBER 26 FAB FRIDAY WINNER

LaDuca “Catherine”
Named after Catherine Zeta-Jones as worn in Chicago.
Suede and distressed leather T-strap pump with stacked 2 1/2″ cone heel. Olive.
Retail: $545

SEPTEMBER 19 FAB FRIDAY WINNER

Gigi Favela “Bea Macchia”
Patent leather sandal with 3mm Poron-cushion footbed, platform and 110mm hexagon heel. Black/Print.
Retail: $450

Q: Why do you love shoes?
A: They make me feel sexy

Q: If you could design the perfect pair of shoes, what features would they have?
A: heels, pointy toes, bling

Q: Who is your favorite shoe designer?
A: christian louboutin

Q: What shoe trend would you like to see disappear?
A: jellies

Q: What is your most favorite shoe style of all time?
A: stiletto!

SEPTEMBER 12 FAB FRIDAY WINNER

DAVIS by Ruthie Davis “Cody - RDS08007″
Punched patent leather bootie with back zip, racing stripe down back and architectural heel with metal insert.
RETAIL: $625

Shoe talk with “sunchicka” from Oregon

Q: Why do you love shoes?
A: Because you can wear shoes that depict you’re mood.

Q: If you could design the perfect pair of shoes, what features would they have?
A: comfortable, stylish, heels

Q: Who is your favorite shoe designer?
A: Louboutin, manolo blahnik

Q: What shoe trend would you like to see disappear?
A: rubber clogs

Q: What is your most favorite shoe style of all time?
A: gladiators

SEPTEMBER 5 FAB FRIDAY WINNER

MARY-KYRI “Oliviera”
Calf suede leather ankle boot with contrasting nappa leather inserts and binding on platform. Blue.
Retail: $460.00

Shoe talk with “vgasdeb” from Nevada

Q: Why do you love shoes?
A: I just love being able to match my shoes to my outfits. It is important to have the perfect accessories and you just can’t call an outfit done without the perfect shoes

Q: If you could design the perfect pair of shoes, what features would they have?
A: Italian leather, narrow ankle straps with gemstone studding around the strap, a 2-3″ heel and very well constructed. The arch support would be the right size and I would be able to buy them in a variety of custom colors to match specific outfits.

Q: Who is your favorite shoe designer?
A: I don’t have a specific favorite but I do love both Manolo Blahnik and Jimmy Choo.

Q: What shoe trend would you like to see disappear?
A: I would like to see platform shoes disappear forever

Q: What is your most favorite shoe style of all time?
A: I love a classic pump with a medium heel that can be worn with everything