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Hi Footwear Friends!

This week I had the opportunity to catch up with our Sole Sisters! If you haven’t heard, Sole Sisters is our new show featuring 3 shoe lovers--Mary Beth Roe, Carolyn Gracie, and Antonella Nester.

I asked each Sole Sister a little bit about her shoe style:

Mary Beth Roe

Q. How many shoes are in your closet?

A. More than I should have, but never quite enough!

Q. If I were a shoe, I’d be _________.

A. I would be a classic high heeled pump in beautiful black patent leather.

Q. How would you describe your shoe style?

A. I definitely have many different shoe styles, because I am a multifaceted woman! I have 3 main types of styles: my Mom Style, my Working Woman style, and my On-Air Style.

For my Mom style, I love wearing low-heeled comfortable shoes. I usually wear comfortable Clarks, Skechers and Ryka’s. For my office/Working Woman style I can still wear my Clarks, but I choose styles with a 2” heel or higher. I also enjoy wearing Aerosoles and the Earth brand shoes. They still offer comfort but have a slightly elevated look for work.

My on-air style is more dressy and trend-right, while still being a classic silhouette, just with a modern twist. The styles I wear for on-air include pumps, wedges, and platforms. The heel height is usually around 3”. I have some Clarks Artisans that work great for my on-air style.

But… I must say, no matter what role I am in, I love a great boot! From September to April, it is my favorite shoe to wear, especially ankle boots.

Q. What is your go to pair of shoes right now?

A. Right now I love the Clarks Bendable Ella Chamber leather sandals (A220577). I originally bought one pair, but once I realized how comfortable and versatile they are, I had to go back for more colors!

Q. Do you have a memorable “shoe moment”? Prom shoes? Your old sport cleats? Night out with the girls?

A. As a Cheerleader in high school, I remember falling in LOVE with the Saddle Shoes that we had to wear.  I actually had my mom buy me a second pair, “just in case” something happened to my first pair. They were great shoes!

Here is an old picture...I am the one with the long blonde hair!

Antonella Nester

Q. How many shoes are in your closet?

A. Uhmmmm..., let’s just say I am NEVER without the right shoe for any outfit. I confess, I love shoes and I have a lot of them. Haha

Q. If I were a shoe, I’d be ________________?

A. I’d be something different, not like any other shoe. I would want to look unique. So, it could be a pump, a boot, a sandal, a flat... As long as I was an original.

Q. How would you describe your shoe style?

A. Funky, fun, unique and pretty.

Q. What is your go to pair of shoes right now?

A. Orthaheel is rocking my summer. I really need the arch support with all the running around my family and I have been doing. Do they make a cowboy boot???... I'm going to need one for the fall!!!

Q. Do you have a memorable “shoe moment”? Prom shoes? Your old sport cleats? Night out with the girls?

A. Back in the "Olden Days" (tee hee hee) of Cheerleading, we wore leather saddle shoes. In 7th and 8th grade, I lived in those saddles and they were sooooo comfy. By High School, we switched over to sneakers as our shoe of Cheer choice... I was bummed. Loved my white saddle shoes. 

Carolyn Gracie

Q. How many shoes are in your closet?

A. At least 100 pairs.... In fact, they don't all fit in my closet, so they are also stored in the guest room closets and under the beds!!

Q. If I were a shoe, I’d be ________________?

A. A fabulous, hand sewn, beautifully stitched, ultra comfortable leather or suede driving moccasin!! I love cars and love to drive and I frequently take my dogs along for the ride....so I would also be a driving moc that doubled as a great shoe for walking the dogs when we arrived at the park!

Q. How would you describe your shoe style?

A. I love to wear shoes that are stylish, comfortable, top quality brands (originals...no knock-offs) and made with top quality materials. I love a good value but I don't buy cheap shoes, because my feet wind up paying a steep price! I usually wear flats or wedges, clogs or moccasins. I also love brightly colored sneakers and I love boots.... Riding boots, western boots and wellies!!

Q. What is your go to pair of shoes right now?

A. I have many colors of Isaac Mizrahi snake-embossed loafers (A199007) and also his suede loafers!! I usually wear a pair of those OR a pair of my Orthaheel Tide sandals (A90413) OR a pair of Clarks UnStructured UnLoop slip-ons (A223884), which I love!  They are my Mom's favorite shoes too!

Q. Do you have a memorable “shoe moment”? Prom shoes? Your old sport cleats? Night out with the girls?

A. I remember as a small child, shopping for school shoes every September with my Mom in the StrideRite department at our local department store! My favorites were a pair of black suede saddle shoes! I must have been in first or second grade and I've never forgotten them! I guess I've been shoe crazy for most of my life!!

I really enjoyed learning more about our Sole Sisters' Style, I hope you did too!

Do you have similar memories of saddles shoes? All of our Sole Sisters listed them as one of their favorite shoe memories. I would love to hear some of yours!

Until next time shoe lovers,

Lauren