This post came across BoingBoing and my immediate reaction was, “I need those shoes”. That doesn’t happen to me very often, especially not over brown leather shoes. But damn! Look at these things!
About CYDWOQ sez: “CYDWOQ founder, Rafi Balouzian, loves to walk. He walks everywhere. In fact, long before it was considered recreation or a “green” alternative to commutes or cabs, Rafi would routinely walk 50 blocks to a business meeting—and still does. Prior to starting CYDWOQ, however, Rafi found his shoes weren’t helping his epic strolls. Space-age materials, fancy padding, and air bubbles of all shapes and sizes impeded rather than promoted a healthy, efficient stride. And in this realization, a company was born.”
And they apparently last forever. They make both women’s and men’s shoes, as well as a range of accessories. They even sell replacement parts for their footwear. They price isn’t in my range, but if I had a couple hundred dollars, I’d be on this so hard. (Birdie says, “John Fluevog, lookout!”)
Yummmmm. Some of their vintage styles are giving me vapors.
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Totally think I’d somehow break or wrinkle that second pair.
That top one looks slightly ‘Victorian child’s footwear’ to me. AMAZING.
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If you crave a pair of hand crafted american footwear, but don’t want to drop over $200 on the pair, check out Aurora Shoes. http://www.aurorashoeco.com
The Aurora Shoe Co. does not carry the same high fashion designs that come from CYDWOQ, but they are classic in design, and universal in their appeal. There is nothing more comfortable than a well worn in pair of Aurora Shoes!
Well, I can attest to the fact that Cydwoqs are, indeed, amazing. I bought my first pair about 8 years ago and then went into a tizzy because I couldn’t find them anywhere after that (the store where I bought my original shoes stopped carrying them because they were too out there for their customers). Finally, I found Ped Shoes, and I’ve been buying from them ever since. More stores carry Cydwoq now, but I stick with Ped because they treat me like a friend (keep track of my size and what I’ve ordered in the past, etc.). Really, Cydwoqs are worth every penny–look cool and are super comfortable.
OOOOH Lolly – good to know!