Booties as Fashion

Surfers and booties—you either love them or hate them. Me, I’ll do anything to keep myself as warm as I can during winter surf sessions, so I love booties. They don’t bother me at all, and I think the soles provide extra grippiness which helps me out (and I need all the help I can get). My husband, he hates them. He would rather walk over the rocks at Trestles with frozen feet and take the chance of stepping on a sea urchin than wear them. And then comes the whole argument of the split-toe—another love it or hate it facet of the whole bootie wearing experience; which brings me to my comment of the day.

Have you noticed that shoes are starting to come with a split-toe? I first saw them on my ever-so-fashionable friend from San Francisco. She wore a pair of Nike’s with the split-toe, and swore that they were the most comfortable shoes she owned. They were stylish, and great for navigating SF’s hills. I thought, “Hmmm, I could see that” and proceeded to think the trend would die in the near future. Seems as if my prediction was wrong. A Japanese store, Waraku, opened up fairly recently in San Clemente, and stopping in, I noticed they carried a whole line of split-toe shoes. They’re cool, but I don’t think I could have my husband wear them. But, the topper came today as I was cruising the internet. These, made by Vibram, are not split toed, but five toed, if that makes any sense. They come in a flat, Mary Jane, or boot style­— the boot style looks as if someone just wore their booties straight from their surf.

Remember way back to about the year 2000 and models were carrying surfboards in Chanel’s fashion show? Everyone couldn’t believe it? Well, I think we’re way past that now. . . Check them out and let me know what you think.

Comments

[Charles Cushman]

I am sorry but thise things are ugly. Should I go put my rash guard on for a night of clubbing?

[Edwin]

Booties are seen everywhere and on everyone this season. Womens are loving to it very much.Pair them with your favorite mini skirts, dress pants and jeans, and we can guarantee you the look of the season.