Shoe off!

02/27/2009

Strut with Converse

Converse, an original shoe icon, captures the beauty of a smile and passes it on to the new generation of legacy makers with its Jack Purcell collection.

Jack Purcell, a world champion badminton player, designs excellent badminton shoes for Converse which is famous for its smiling shoe line. He fused his exceptional court skills with Converse’s design quality.

Converse’s modern styling, craftsmanship and detailing has made it the iconic brand of choice throughout the decades that are all detailed in its line of footwear. Making the top of mind choice of world-class performers and athletes, Converse gives off the perfect attitude topped with desirable comfort that’s ideal for live concerts and sporting activities.

Jack Purcell shoes come in sleek and elegant designs that are very comfortable to wear. The reliable cushion and durable sole is perfect for both badminton and casual leisure.

Converse opened its newest outlet in Greenbelt 5 that showcases the latest designs of Jack Purcell and John Varvatos, along with its line of renowned shoe designers and global pop icons.

Jack Purcell is available in Converse outlets nationwide.

Put your best foot forward

with Havaianas

There’s no better way to make a fashion statement than by mirroring the easy, breezy vibe of the sunny season — starting with your feet.

For options, check out the latest offerings from Havaianas. It combines trusty favorites with hot, new styles and prints.

Stock up on the latest women’s styles which include a female version of the popular Surf, called Surf Girl; the glam, glow-in-the-dark Cool and the refreshing, earthy feel of Green Nature. Check out High Exotic — a style exclusively made for the Philippines, and Fit — a sexy new style of sling back flip-flops. For guys, try out the new color combinations of innovative Wave and Havaianas’ take on the gothic trend, the Skull.

Also available in both men’s and women’s styles are Camu Jelly, which pairs clear, jelly straps with edgy print, and Original, a contemporary revamp of the iconic Havaianas pair that started it all in 1962. For kids, slip your little ones’ feet into the adorable Baby Pets and Kids Love styles that come in whimsical prints and adorable colors.

Havaianas is available in All Flip-Flops, Aloha Boardsports, Celio, FiveForty Surfshop, Gas, J&S Surfshop, Moana, Nail Spa, Rustan’s, ROX, Sepatu, Souk, Stoked, The Zone, Kidsports and Orange Juice. For provincial outlets, visit www.havaianasphilippines.com.

Run with Nike

Classic Nike running products make up the Bowerman product line. Designed specifically around the needs of dedicated everyday runners, these shoes are engineered to enhance performance with the minimum weight possible. Runners remain faithful to the line because of its consistent premium product. Knowing this, footwear designer Sebastien Mermet designed the men’s Air Span+ 6. A Bowerman franchise shoe, the Air Span+ 6 has been reissued with a new edge for the runner who’s both looking to control overpronation and seeking high-end comfort and cushioning in a lightweight package.

For the shoe’s upper, Sebastien represented the idea of speed with simple sleek and sharp lines. Constructed using minimal overlays and breathable mesh, the upper is enhanced with Flywire technology. By engineering the upper with Flywire technology, Nike’s revolutionary lightweight support system, and a performance architecture that uses very thin but incredibly strong fibers to support the foot, Sebastien was able to create a lightweight shoe while actually improving stability. These high-density nylon fibers were placed in the midfoot to help provide a supportive fit.

By incorporating new tooling into the shoe, Sebastien was able to improve its outsole, which reinforces the natural motion of the foot. A decoupled lateral crash pad helps prevent overpronation. The Air Span+ 6 is also able to incorporate Nike+ innovation so vital data, such as speed and distance, can be transmitted to an iPod nano during your run.

Sashay with Chinese Laundry

Add shining, shimmering and splendid touch to your holiday wardrobe with Chinese Laundry’s metallic footwear collection. You’ll be on a gilt trip with smart sling backs, quilted flats and strappy sandals in sparkling silver, glowing gold, bold bronze and polished pewter. A few pieces are even encrusted with dazzling stones.

The collection complements Chinese Laundry bags, one of the new exciting international brands available at SM stores. Starting out as a collection of fashion-forward footwear in 1981, Chinese Laundry has been targeted towards the young woman’s market. Since then it has attracted the attention of a growing number of stars and celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Hillary Duff, Teri Hatcher, Courtney Cox, Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Love Hewitt.

This look can be yours with the Chinese Laundry footwear collection at The Boutiques in the SM Department Stores at SM Makati, SM Ortigas, SM North Edsa and SM Mall of Asia.

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