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Running – The Nike Conspiracy Author Christopher McDougall in his book Born to Run raises the suggestion that too much “tech comfort” may be bad for your feet.
22 Feature - Le French Connection
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17 Bridal - Beach Wedding
We take time to check out some Hollywood celebs who started the year on a bad fashion note and all the reasons why.
Shopping – 7 Retailers with Future Power With the new season upon us, we take time to bring to you a list of the must visit places for Torontonians.
The Future Crystal Ball We take time to grab our “street-creed” crystal ball and look into what we consider the future of urban footwear.
There is something different about France. From the bistros to the French revolution. When it comes to design they usually take the cake and we explore why.
If you plan on getting married on a beach then these are some unique sandals that every bride should consider.
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30 Orthotics – Shoes For Diabetics
Can the shoes that you wear really make a difference? We take time to separate fact from fiction.
38 Running - The Path Less Travelled
The future lakeshore will be one of the most trendiest paths in Toronto and we reveal why.
You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. ~Dr. Seuss
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NOTE worthy Events and Icons to watch for Spring 2010 New UP and About Town
New Kid In Town
For Spring/Summer 2010 Euro designer Lara Bohinc enters the shoe game with two new shoe collections named Eclipse and Seventh Seal, inspired by her jewelry and handbag collections of the same name.
Alexander McQueen
17 March 1969 – 11 February 2010
Found dead at home nine days after the death of his mother, the acclaimed British fashion designer will be missed by all.
HandbagHeaven.com Truly a gift from above, this web site features the most unique designs for under $75.00
Coreen Cordova Her mini Horseshoe key is a sterling pendant that we admire.
LG Toronto Fashion Show The event will be front and center stage on March 28th to April 1st.
Wingtips Are In... So Good You Could Eat Them... The Nike Air Royalty Macarons are making a splash this spring with some overt pastel color ways.
Shoe sales experts have assured us that wingtip shoes are one of the hottest trends for men this year...
A Walking Sky Scrapper Geox recently collaborated with Dress for Success Toronto to auction off their one of a kind Empire State Shoe.
Puma Gets World Cup Status Puma has recently joined forces with African Designer Kehinde Wiley for some bold signature graphic prints. CITY FOOTWEAR GUIDE
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Celebrity WatchUgly Start to 2010? In this new decade of paparazzi glitz, the line between what’s really good and what’s really bad concerning fashion has been made a thin blurry haze, and those that cross too far on the bad side may need a good few years to recover. In this issue we take time to review some celebrities that may need to be rescued by the fashion police before they end up committing the crime of the decade…
Mischa Barton’s Uniform ?
The former OC star, Mischa Barton , was spotted in New York a few days ago coming out of Starbucks wearing the outfit on the left. Now the fact that she has struggled in the past to curve a strong style identity does not help for her recent sightings. Her love for tight fitting pants do not work to her advantage when set against the overly emphasized tops and with all of that to boot, the shoes are just not working at all. Mischa tends to favor black pants and outfits which may be used to give a slimmer appearance to her thighs. This being the situation, we definitely feel she should go for some colorful pumps to create a balanced effect.
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Leighton Meester Goes Against The Grain ?
Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester is prepared for the new decade. Here she is seen at a New Years performance at the Underground in Chicago. Not a way to start the New Year. Now if the top had been a pair of stockings, and the top had been something a bit more bodacious she would have been in luck. But alas we all do things for which we need to make New Year resolutions.
Miley Cyrus, Webbed and Wild ? The 17-year-old Hannah Montana star has been criticized for dressing too old for her age. At one gala event she ended up looking like a teenager attempting to impersonate a 46-year old desperate housewife, and then at other outings she just dresses so inappropriately that her adoring brood of preteen fans would need parental consent just to dress like her! When the paparazzi lens caught Miley the other day at the 2010 Grammy Awards all that changed. Having paired her gorgeous navy blue Herve Leger dress with a Judith Leiber bag and jewelry by Lorraine Schwartz and Ofira Schwartz, she completed her outfit with a pair of shoes by Balenciaga! A quick note to Miley’s entourage: please tell her to leave the ripped stockings look for troubled teens in the 80’s. Her old outfits tend to have a tryst of trying too hard and we believe the it’s time for Hannah to grow up...
Hayley William’s Bow Explosion ? Paramore’s lead singer Hayley Williams paraded the People’s Choice Awards red carpet recently wearing this very individualistic black puffy dress. She may have had too much of the Christmas gift-giving spirit still alive in her, even after holidays. Her dress had enough bows to adorn gifts for an Oprah audience! This style sure is whimsical and cute, but borders on the “strange”. The dress (not sold online) was specially designed by Chelsea Rebelle and also comes in white. It is part of the designer’s Spring 2010 collection. As for the shoes, the velvety texture with the studs is similar to likes which one would find at Desire Clothing( desireclothing.co.uk). CITY FOOTWEAR GUIDE
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The Future of
URBAN SHOES Anything Nike – Nike is still pioneering the sneaker game. With last years Kanye’s it seems that Nike is on the tip of every pop or cultural icon. Of course it does not hurt to release every color way imaginable. If January’s Sneaker Con in New York was anything, it could be considered the Nike event of early 2010.
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Supra – One to watch for the future. These guys have learned the art of collaboration and making an edition special (in other words they put their heart into their work literally). Instead of just releasing a design, they focus on making sure that there is a strong coordinated effort to reach an intended audience. Something most in the game have lost perspective of.
The Custom Graffiti Shoe – Although existing in NY for many years, we predict an increase in graph shoes. With the success of NikeID where customers can customize their shoes online before ordering and RYZ.com where customers submit design ideas and submitted designs are chosen using a voting method, there is a strong future in customizing footwear. A perfect example of this hitting the mainstream is Keiji Ando and his subway ad on youtube. Look for some daring entrepreneur to open a retail chain of stores in the inner-city.
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Fresher than a 1980’s break dancer coming out of the shower, the future of urban kicks lies in those who remain true to the sneaker game. Below are 6 brands that we consider to be the “future”....
Royal Elastics – Perhaps one of the most under-ranked brands in the game. This company has done everything right by focusing on streamlined styles and carving their own niche. Unlike some brands which try to duplicate everything that moves, Royale is not swayed by current or would be trends.
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Box Fresh – The introduction of the UK invasion. With internet sales for footwear going through the roof and the ever growing desire of Torontonians to be trendy, it is our prediction that we will begin to see a surge in Torontonians sporting European footwear. Because of VAT tax and other factors, the buyers will chose items that are close in price range and offer a diversion from the normal North American sneaker; hence Box Fresh. Although this company has been around for some time causing much storm in the UK, we believe that 2010 will be the year of a true UK invasion.
AndroidHomme – The Jetsons have entered the Building. If you have not heard of these shoes, don’t worry you will. There is something about the French contingent that there government requires representation amongst the North American BBoy. From the early 90’s when Le Coq Sportif rivaled Troop, so must these shoes make there way into North American society. Be on the lookout for more rap artists to start to show these shoes in their video.
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o anyone into fitness, sports and a general healthy lifestyle, running has always been the most basic form of warm up and cardio. And with a growing number of fitness conscious individuals, running, even, has evolved to a main event. The organization of marathons for advocacies, product promotions and several causes have become a trend in today’s modern lifestyle. But with an unbelievable statistic of 8 injured runners out of 10 a year, running has become a dangerous form of exercise – a danger unknown to many runners.
With his newfound curiosity for the secret of the Tarahumara Indians’ wisdom in running, McDougall prepares towards the Copper Canyons – a distant and isolated region of the Chihuahuan Desert in Mexico which the tribe inhabits. He attempts to uncover what makes the Raramuri, another name for the Tarahumara Indians which translates as the Running People, become good distant runners, if not the best in the world.
“Caballo suggests that they arrange
Christopher McDougall, author of the book Born to Run is no exception to the injured runners in these statistics. a race where the best ultra runners in Having moved to Lancaster Country, PA with his family to the “modern world” face off against the wind down and live a calmer way of life, he took the habit of Tarahumara people’s best runner in a 50 running 2 to 3 miles on dirt roads everyday. But after years of running and assuming that his lifestyle and choice of mile race in Copper Canyons” exercise would lead him to develop a sturdier and healthier body, he instead collected a series of lower body injuries such as the dislocation of the cuboid bone, a sprained In his journey, he meets vibrant and interesting individuals ankle, torn hamstrings, stressed Achilles tendons, aching who make this unlikely epic a journey of larger-than-life foot arches and heel pains. proportions. Among the colorful characters he meets is an elusive American living among the Tarahumara Distressed as he was, McDougall, like any other runner, who introduces himself as Caballo Blanco or White assumed that these injuries were only normal consequences Horse, in English. Letting McDougall in on his bold idea, of his chosen form of exercise and easily dismissed these Caballo suggests that they arrange a race where the ailments. That was until the day when he read about a 55 best ultra runners in the “modern world” face off against year old man, completing a 100 mile foot race in a rocky the Tarahumara people’s best runner in a 50 mile race in terrain, wearing nothing but a toga and a pair of homemade Copper Canyons. With a challenge set, McDougall, with sandals. This man was a Tarahumara Indian – a tribe that only the world’s best ultra runners in the world set to face easily and immediately fascinated McDougall. Seeing this the rigid and severe terrain of the canyons in order to learn man with a victorious smile despite his old age made him from the Tarahumara tribe and then face them in a 50 mile wonder why does this old man get away with running injury challenge. free while 8 out of 10 runners get injured every year? With a single and seemingly basic problem in mind, McDougall sets out to Mexico to answer the question: “Why does my foot hurt?” CITY FOOTWEAR GUIDE
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With the presence of other body parts like the Achilles tendon – a ligament absent in other primates and short toes, it is even anatomically apparent that humans have indeed adapted to running. Even our two legs show that even if we are not as efficient as animals when it comes to sprints, man is still superior in running long distances.
The Vibram Five-Finger Running Model
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In essence, McDougall’s book Born to Run talks about something beyond barefoot running or evolution or the disadvantages of running shoes. It is not some health book which merely sites statistics and medical discoveries. Born to Run is beyond that. What Born to Run talks about, is the joy one experiences when one runs. It’s about the sensations of running past sceneries and breathing fresh air, going beyond keeping fit and getting muscles toned. It’s about discovering something new about something you love, about an epic of two cultures accepting each other and discovering new philosophies in life and lifestyle.
The theory also explains why young men tend to be faster than women and older individuals, but come ultra marathons— marathons that last 30 to 100 miles long, women and older runners are able to catch up, leveling the playing field. According to studies, since humans in prehistoric times hunted in packs, groups had to sustain a constant pace over long distances to keep the group together giving all people the same ability to run in long distances.
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painful to hear: the Tarahumara people ran barefoot”
With all these biological proofs that establish man’s biological capability of running, how come many runners still get injured? Running shoes: Do they bring more harm than good?
After all this talk about running safely and being born to run, what did McDougall learn in his journey to the Copper In the perspective of evolutionary biology, it has been long Canyons? What was the secret of the Tarahumara Indians? debated whether humans are suited to run or not. Although some scientists claim that humans as bipedal species are The answer was quite surprising and painful to hear: the inefficient and awkward, research demonstrates that in- Tarahumara people ran barefoot. deed man was born to run. In fact, studies show that human bipedalism is a manifestation of a humans’ trait of once be- In a day of foot spas and relaxing foot massages, the thought of running barefoot and getting blisters on rocky ing persistence hunters – hunters who track and outrun terrain or pavement might be unthinkable. To McDougall animals to death. though, running shoes, despite years of engineering, might In a 2004 study conducted by Dennis Bramble, biologist be the actual problem. Born to Run
from the University of Utah, and Daniel Lieberman, a biological anthropologist from Harvard University, a number of interesting evidence proves and supports McDougall’s findings and arguments. The theory is called the Running Man Hypothesis.
According to McDougall, with running shoes, the feet are fleeced. Because the heels are raised, people tend to run with a higher impact and longer strides, striking the heel first and cushioning the soles to make the strike less painful as the shoes absorb most of the shock. This doesn’t mean According to the study, a manifestation of humans being that the impact is less damaging though. In fact, because of born to run was their hairless bodies and an ability to easily the shoes’ support features, the foot’s arch is thwarted from dispel the extra heat off of the body produced by sweating enduring mass, weakening the arch’s muscles and increason the run. It was also stated that since one’s breathing ing the chances of injury. rhythm is free from a person’s pace, one can get more oxygen into the bloodstream even during physical exertion.
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Another disadvantage of running shoes is that because it changes the form of the feet, people tend to run with their foot in front of their hips distorting one’s posture and resulting to lower and mid-upper back pains.
ny launched Nike Free. Marketed as shoes to strengthen lower legs and feet, Nike Free is the company’s alternative to barefoot running. By providing less constraints, runners are encouraged to slowly but surely break into the shoe instead of using it immediately for long distance runs in order to prevent cramps and other discomforts.
To make a long story short, running shoes are nothing short of a marketing ploy by shoe companies that coddle the feet and these running shoes mainly do the work our Another barefoot alternative is the Newton. Its main feature is the rubber actuator lug found from the base of the shoe’s legs should be doing. forefoot to the toes which functions like a springboard. This Barefoot running on the other hand is different. Not only feature boosts you in a direction that mimics how a barefoot does it allow the foot to flex but because the feet have direct propels you from one stride to the next. It also doesn’t hurt contact to the ground, constant sensory feedback prompts that it is lightweight, breathable and one of the most comit to adjust the impact and reduce it. In addition, because fortable running shoes in the market. we are barefoot, we tend to run in a form nature intended. Perhaps, this is the reason why running injuries have never What takes the cake though is Vibram’s Five Fingers. Very similar looking to toe socks, Vibram’s Five Fingers have toe occurred among the Tarahumara. holds, emulating the feet’s appearance and shape in shoe form. It is very flexible and lightweight as it is made up of The Barefoot Alternative rubber that delineates the shape of your foot. Instead of With a growing number of barefoot runners, shoe compa- shoes, Vibram’s Five Fingers feels more like a second layer nies have launched several products that provide for the of skin. barefoot alternative. Reasonably, barefoot running might become dangerous as cuts, abrasions and other hazards Pair the running lifestyle and the running shoes with a from sharp objects on the pavement may occur. It is only stress-free attitude, a healthy diet and a constant smile on right to buy a product that protect the foot from dangers like your face and a happier you is sure to emerge. these but at the same time simulate the barefoot experience. Nike spokesman Derek Kent agreed to the benefits of barefoot running and the fact that it can indeed toughen the feet and develop its performance. Hence, the compa-
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SPRING 2010 FUTURE SHOPPING GUIDE
Seven Retailers With Future Power... The GTA is one of the top cities in the world. With a great wealth of retailers in our midst, we take time to review 7 retailers which we think have “future” power.
MADISON SHOES SHOPS AT DON MILLS (DON MILLS) Womens Dress Shoes This specialty concept store which sells an eclectic collection of some of the top brands (Nine West, Boutique9, Enzo Angiolini, Bandolino, Circa Joan & David, Easy Spirit and Anne Klein) is one of the hottest stores in Toronto. The original location at Eglinton West and Avenue Road speaks of stunning elegance reminiscent of a top end Manhattan boutique. The new store located in the Shops at Don Mills is a small sign that shoppers want more of this refined culture. One of the key new features to look for this season is the Rachel Roy collection.
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STEVE MADDEN SQUARE ONE MALL (MISSISSAUGA) Mens & Womens Casual and Dress Shoes
ROCKUR HIGH HEEL PLATFORM
The famous New York designer finally opens a store within the GTA region, and we applause. The fact that this store is in Square One Shopping Center (Mississauga) gives many shoppers a reason to travel westward. Those familiar with the designer and his personal drama (from having started the company with $1100 dollars in his pocket to some of his current legal troubles) know that this revamping of his stores is part of his personal pledge to “better” the company. What no individual should be without are a pair of this designers’ shoes which are an epitaph to his ability to overcome the odds..
MICHAEL KORS WALOVEN PLATFORM PUMP
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SOLESTOP.COM PACIFIC MALL (MARKHAM) Mens & Womens Athletic Shoes One of the hidden gems of Toronto, this store is poised to make great impact. In a city where people either sell fake Jordans, or low end sneakers in mass quantity, this store makes it a point to focus on deadstock and hard to find rarities as well as offering customers a chance to check out the kicks online while procuring the items through local pickup. Look for more stores to follow this pattern in the near future.
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LITTLE BURGUNDY MULTIPLE STORES (GTA) Mens & Womens Casual and Dress Shoes This store (a re branding of Stoneridge) stores has done something right in its formula. From the trendy interior to the distinct sourcing of some of the hottest items under some of the coolest brands, this store has hit a strong niche with the urbanites of Toronto. With a strong range of over seventy brands ranging from Vans to Michael Kors, this store is one to watch.
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JOHN FLUEVOG QUEEN STREET (DOWNTOWN) Mens and Womens Dress Shoes John Fluevog is a Canadian born shoe designer with one of the most progressive styles in the world. It could almost be said that his shoes can be considered a mix between art deco and futurism. Having multiple stores in Canada and the US (Melrose Avenue in L.A. being one location) these shoes tend to be one of the most unique and catchy fashion statements around. If you have not had a chance to visit his store on Queen Street, we suggest you take time to pay homage. Be sure to watch for more Fluevog in magazines and newspapers as these works of art begin to garner even more attention.
Maya Slingback Vintage Yellow
RON WHITE The Petit Shop [Your Title Goes Here]
SHOES OF PREY SHOESOFPREY.COM Womens Custom Dress Shoes Having gained much attention on the web and recent youtube clips via BlairFowler (juicystar07 aka the makeup girl), ShoesOfPrey lets you custom design your shoes using their online web site. All shoes are handmade and right now they only offer womens shoes. Sorry guys!
YONGE & EGLINTON (UPTOWN)
Womens Dress Shoes One of the ways that Ron White’s stores have made their mark on the Toronto public is by taking time to put the customer first. Being one of the few stores in Toronto in which one can pick up a pair of Stuart Weitzman or Donald J Pliner shoes, it could be said that people who know their shoes know The Petit Shop. Look for more of these stores in rural areas of the GTA to meet the demand of conscious customers.
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From foreign film to cuisine, there is something special about the art of the French. And it is for this reason we find ourselves fascinated with some of the shoes which are birthed from these French fashion houses... “Quintessentially French� Photograph by Lidia Camacho
Le French C o n n e c t i o n There is nothing like a pair of French designer heels to create a glorious feeling of being lifted up in to another world so to speak...
GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI FOR BALMAIN Sandals with Beaded Panel
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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Meree Lace-Up Bootie
Alternatively, weekends never fail to give a reason to wear the Meree Lace-up Bootie by Christian Louboutin. These shoes feature pink perforations on the finest napa leather along with open sides to give an effect that is totally hip. If you find your closet full of Louboutin‘s and want to try something different, then go ahead and maintain your self imposed level of chic with these shoes which have a 5 inch heel and open toe platform that is guaranteed to make you look several inches taller! Within our minds there is still an ongoing debate as to whether the Meree Lace-up Bootie by Louboutin boot can actually be more chic than these ultra cool Maison Martin Mesh Thigh High boots. Undoubtedly, French
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Mesh Thigh High Boots
women and their boots share a unique “bond”. Simply look at the detail of the black mesh overlay surrounding this boot and it is not hard to conceive the thought of a Parisian boutique with a petite figure in a stylish matching belt! Another feature shared by the French is the harnessing of style to match the seasonal weather. Rainy weather does not seem to compromise French style but rather complements it. Par Example; when in France, while enjoying a cafe au lait by the window within the confines of a sidewalk cafe in Paris, it is not uncommon to see a young patron keeping herself warm with a very expensive or elegant pair of rain boots which take advantage of the weather.
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This modest handbag shows why Louis Vuitton has always been a top trend setter.
These patent leather sandals from Jerome C. Rousseau who originally hails from Quebec are definitely French inspired.
This Sonia Rykiel Wallet speaks of all of the splendor of the French female.
Following his passing away in June of 2008 the Yves Saint Laurent brand continues to flourish. These Stingray Strappy Sandals are the work of Nicolas Ghesquiere at the helm of Balenciaga, Fashion house of the famous Spanish designer who setup shop in Paris in 1937 due to the Spanish Civil War.
These Christian Louboutin Circus’ Cut Out ankle boots show an articulate usage of suede.
This stunning design from Coco Chanel shows the very impetus of their desire for higher standards.
These boots from Balmain (founded by Designer Pierre Balmain) are a statement of the influential power which this fashion house yields.
“Haute couture consists of secrets whispered from generation to generation....” Yves Saint Laurent
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LOUIS VUITTON Kanye West Inspirited
LANVIN Suede High-Tops
Not only is this true concerning weather, but this is also true concerning all of the normality that life has to offer. Whether recession proofing or sporting activities, the French tend to do it with a flare all of their own.
GIVENCHY Leather Platform Wedge With Studs
your feet twenty four hours a day.
Take for example, a casual stroll to pick up a book at the local bookstore. What would be a casual walk to the corner for some, leaves opportunity for the Parisian fashionable to adorn a pair of Lanvin Suede High Top shoes with a pair of jeans and a trendy t-shirt.
Of course when it comes to French design, being amongst the trendy and elite is a de rigueur of the footwear fashionable. This being true one of the noticeable pieces which surfaced last year were the Louis Vuitton models designed by rapper Kanye West. The signature LV monogram motifs featured on the backside of the soul along with the tasseled laces brandishing the Louis Vuitton metal hardware speak of divine French styling for the hipster.
These tan suede high-top trainers with copper coloured patent leather toe cap present a indecorous look to what would be an overly simple casual outfit. One would find it hard not to be observant of the noticeable materials and usage of colors which makes it’s own statement and tends to be one of the key notes of French fashion. This uber-cool styling is sharp enough to seize the day as well as piercing the night-time and will have others gazing towards
Certain nights in France will require you to wear something which begets sexy. Thus the Givenchy leather platform wedge with metal studs are designed to keep you warm, and are longing to be worn with a short black or red mini skirt under a floor length white mink. One of our favorites may be these killer platforms which are sexy and sophisticated at the same time. Paired with the proper outfit these boots transform your legs into an enigma!
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CHRISTIAN DIOR Initial Slide Sandal
YVES SAINT LAURENT Chloris 105 Sandal ROGER VIVER Court Shoes
Hands down the Yves Saint Laurent Chloris 105 Sandal with a cute floral accent are quite possibly the most stylishly French shoes in the world. On the days you feel like looking romantically “cute� it is best to indulge in a pair of these classic flower adorned heels that do a first-rate job of making heads turn.
signers, we decided to include something from the Roger Viver 2010 Spring /Summer collection by Bruno Frisoni. These shoes aptly titled Court Shoes offer a canvas print in what is to be considered a timeless classic of the type of heels that will add to the value of your home simply be being in your closet.
Also of note, is avant garde French designer Christian Dior who has a knack for crafting shoes which appear as if they have been chiseled into specific contours having every aspect carefully etched into place. The Christian Dior Initial Slide Sandal has an extra large bow which is crowned with an oh so cute monogram resulting in a chic streamlined design so exciting it must be esteemed as a delightful work of art worthy of sharing space in the Louvre. These shoes go with everything one would wear and should be considered your most prized possession bar none.
Although much could be said of the fine Parisian culture which adorns every aspect of western life from film to design, we conclude that no wardrobe should be without the inspiration of these French designers.
To complete our tour-de-france of French de-
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Shoes for Diabetics
D
iabetes is one of the most prevalent diseases that make life very difficult for many men and women. When it comes to dealing with diabetes, it is not only your diet that you need to watch but also what you choose to wear. If you do not already know, there are shoes designed specifically for people that are diabetics which are designed to ensure a greater level of comfort at all times. These shoes allow you to live quite an active lifestyle. Why do you need these shoes? One of the common side effects of diabetes is Peripheral Neuropathy which leads to total numbing of the lower extremities. If you are constantly wearing shoes that are too abrasive or too constricting, there is a very high risk of blistering and severe ulceration of the feet which can lead to infection and possible amputation. In order to relieve most of the pressure on your feet and avoid injuries, it is very important that you use the right shoes. This type of footwear is designed to ensure maximum comfort for your feet, especially the heels and toes which are most prone to chaffing and blistering. Where can you find these shoes? The good news is that it is not at all hard to find shoes for diabetics. In fact, you can easily shop online for this type of footwear. There are various types of footwear for diabetics that you can find in online stores such as walking shoes, running shoes, etc. Here are some of the top recommended shoes for diabetics: 1. Orthofeet Women’s 825 Louise Slip-Ons - One of the top rated diabetic shoes for women, this comes well recommended. Apart from being affordable, these shoes offer extraordinary comfort as they alleviate the pressure off the toes and create a mold for the feet while in use. This is perfect for long walks because of the cushioning sole that will reduce the impact. If you have been previously limited in your physical activities because of diabetes and the fear of getting injured, these shoes will help
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Tips on Choosing the Right Shoes for Diabetics • Always look at the cost versus usefulness. You should only buy shoes that are on the expensive side if they have the features to back up the price. It might be a greater investment on your part to choose a pair that will last for years than to settle for a cheaper pair that will fall apart after a month or so of usage. • Buy only from trusted sellers. If you are fond of shopping online, make sure that you only purchase from reputable stores to make sure that you get what you paid for. • Compare prices and features. Never buy the first product you see. There is always something better out there and you owe it to yourself to look around first to see what else is available. • Go for the discounted pairs when you can. If you can get a great pair of diabetic shoes for a reduced price, make sure that you take advantage of it. Sales usually happens when sellers want to clear out their old inventory in favour of a new one. you find a new freedom. 2. PW Minor Women’s Maddie Oxford Shoes - If you are looking for comfort and style, these shoes are the perfect fit. It combines the features of a great pair of shoes for diabetics and the flair that is only fitting for every woman’s footwear. Some of the excellent features of this pair are the footbed cushions that serves as the shock absorber, long and firm heel counter for midfoot support, and added depth for orthotics. You can get these shoes for under $200 dollars from a local specialty shop.
3. The Rockford Diabetic Shoes - Just because you have diabetes should not prevent you from going outdoors for exciting adventures. If you have the goods to go for a hike or camping in the wilderness, these shoes are for you! Think of this as a good investment if you live a very active lifestyle. The Rockfords are a high cut shoe that is designed to have a double depth for added comfort. They also have removable insoles that make a great form fitting system so your feet will not be displaced when you walk especially on rough surfaces. The steel shanks ensure that you will have the excellent support and overall stability when walking at various paces. 4. The Drew Katie Shoes - Whoever told you that diabetic shoes were not stylish lied. The truth is, you can still wear hip looking footwear like the Drew Katie shoes which also happen to be extremely comfortable. Features of the Drew Katie include a removable EVA Footbed, T h e r m o rubber outsole
with flexible commuter that keeps the feet warm during cold seasons and firm heel counter that ensures stability and support. At under $200 dollars it is not a bad purchase at all. Perfect for light walking or driving, If you are going to the mall or heading out to pick up some groceries, these are the shoes to wear. You can a pair of these stylish motifs from their web site at www.drewshoe.com. 5. Drew Surge Shoes - This is one of the very few athletic diabetic shoes available which would be able to provide the type of comfort and safety you require to keep an active lifestyle without resulting pain. The integrated plus fitting system provides the much needed feet comfort while the built in h e l l cushion pad ensures very minimal impact when walking. The best selling point of these shoes is the Microbe shield with stain and odor control. One of the main causes of foot ailments that sometimes also leads to bad smelling feet, is the presence of bacteria. Usage of the Drew Surge can help prevent this when jogging or working out.
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SPRING 2010 FOOTWEAR DIRECTORY A LIST OF RECOMMENDED FOOTWEAR STORES IN THE GREATER TORONTO AREA
DOWNTOWN
BROWNS (Hazelton Lanes) Fashionable Casual & Dress Shoes 55 Avenue Road, Toronto, M5R 3L2
HARRY ROSEN (First Canadian Place) High End Mens Dress Shoes 100 King Street West, Toronto, M5X 1E2 MON-WED: 9:30AM - 6PM THR-FRI: 9:30AM - 7PM SAT: 9:30AM - 6PM
HARRY YOUNG SHOES Classic Casual and Dress Shoes 67 Front Street East, Toronto, M5E 1B5 MON–FRI: 9:30AM – 6:30PM SAT: 9:30AM - 5:30PM
HERMES Specialty Fashions from Hermes of Paris 130 Bloor Street West, Toronto, M5S 1N5
CASUAL / DRESS
MON–WED: 10AM – 6PM THR: 10AM – 7PM FRI–SAT: 10AM – 6PM SUN: 12AM – 5PM
ALDO Latest Shoes And Accessories 349 Queen Street West, Toronto, M5V 2A5
BROWNS (Yorkville) Fashionable Casual & Dress Shoes 110 Bloor Street West, Toronto, M5S 2W7
HOLT RENFREW (Bloor Street) High End Designer Casual & Dress Shoes 50 Bloor Street West, Toronto, M4W 1A1
ALDO (Holt Renfrew Centre) Latest Shoes And Accessories 50 Bloor Street West, Toronto, M4W 3L8
CAPEZIO (Toronto Eaton Centre) Hottest Trends in Fashion Footwear 218 Yonge Street, Toronto, M5B 2H6
JOHN FLUEVOG Fluevog Retro, Casual, and Dress Shoes 242 Queen Street West, Toronto, M5V 1Z7
CAPEZIO (Yorkville) Hottest Trends in Fashion Footwear 70 Bloor Street West, Toronto, M5S 1L9
LITTLE BURGUNDY (Toronto Eaton Center) Wide Variety of Shoes, Boots, and Sandals 220 Yonge Street, Toronto, M5B 2H1
COLE HANN (Yorkville)
LITTLE BURGUNDY (Queen Street West) Hip Casual and Dress Shoes 393 Queen Street West, Toronto, M5V 2A5
MON-WED: 10AM - 8PM THR-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 10AM - 7PM SUN: 12AM - 6PM
MON-WED: 10AM - 7PM THR-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 10AM - 7PM SUN: 12AM - 6PM
ALDO LIQUIDATION Latest Shoes And Accessories 332 Yonge Street, Toronto, M5B 1R8 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 10AM - 7PM SUN: 12AM - 6PM
ALDO (First Canadian Place) Latest Shoes And Accessories 100 King Street West, Toronto, M5X 1A9 MON-FRI: 9AM - 6PM
ALDO (Toronto Eaton Centre) Latest Shoes And Accessories 220 Yonge Street, Toronto, M5B 2H1 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 7PM SUN: 12AM - 6PM
B2 Fashionable Casual & Dress Shoes 399 Queen Street West, Toronto, M5V 2A5 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 7PM SUN: 12AM - 6PM
B2 (Toronto Eaton Centre) Fashionable Casual & Dress Shoes 220 Yonge Street, Toronto, M5B 2H1 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 7PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
BROWNS (Toronto Eaton Centre) Fashionable Casual & Dress Shoes 220 Yonge Street, Toronto, M5B 2H1 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 7PM SUN: 12PM- 6PM
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MON-WED: 10AM - 7PM THR-FRI: 10AM - 8PM SAT: 10AM - 6:30PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 7PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
MON-WED: 10AM - 7PM THR-FRI: 10AM - 8PM SAT: 10AM - 6:30PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
Exclusive Cole Haan Footwear & Accessories
101 Bloor Street West., Toronto, M5S 1L9 MON-SAT: 10AM - 7PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
DAVIDS FOOTWEAR Mens and Womens Luxury Footwear 66 Bloor Street West, Toronto, M5S 1L9 MON-WED: 9:30AM – 6:30PM THR-FRI: 9:30AM – 8PM SAT: 9:30AM - 6:30PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
GUCCI Gucci Shoes and Handbags 130 Bloor Street West, Toronto, M5S 1N5 MON-WED: 10AM – 6PM THR-FRI: 10AM – 7PM SAT: 10AM - 6PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
HARRY ROSEN (Toronto Eaton Centre) High End Mens Dress Shoes 218 Yonge Street, Toronto, M5B 2H6 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT:: 9:30AM - 7PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
HARRY ROSEN High End Mens Dress Shoes 82 Bloor Street West, Toronto, M5S 1L9 MON-WED: 10AM - 7PM THR-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 10AM - 6PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
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MON-SAT: 10AM - 6PM SUN: 12PM - 5PM
MON-WED: 10AM - 6PM THR-FRI: 10AM - 8PM SAT: 10AM - 7PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
MON-WED: 11AM - 7PM THR-FRI: 11AM - 8PM SAT-SUN: 12PM - 6PM
MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 7PM SUN: 12AM - 6PM
MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 7PM SUN: 11AM - 6PM
NINE WEST (Bloor Street)
Latest Selection of Womens Dress & Casual
93 Bloor Street West, Toronto, M5S 1M1 MON-WED: 10AM - 7PM THR-FRI: 10AM - 8PM SAT: 10AM - 6PM SUN: 12PM - 5PM
NINE WEST (Toronto Eaton Centre)
Latest Dress, Casual Shoes & Boots for Women
220 Yonge Street, Toronto, M5B 2H1 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 7PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
NINE WEST (First Canadian Place)
Latest Dress, Casual Shoes & Boots for Women
100 King Street, Toronto, M5X 1K7 MON-FRI: 8:30AM - 6:30PM
RON WHITE THE FOOT SHOPPE (Manulife Centre) Mephisto & Casual Dress Shoes 55 Bloor Street West, Toronto, M4W 1A5 MON-WED: 10AM - 7PM THR-FRI: 10AM - 8PM SAT: 10AM - 6PM SUN: 12PM - 5PM
DOWNTOWN continued... PRADA Prada Shoes and Accessories 131 Bloor Street. West, Toronto, M5S 1R1 MON-SAT: 10AM - 6PM SUN: 12PM - 5PM
TOWN SHOES (Eaton Centre) Designer Shoes, Boots and Accessories 220 Yonge Street, Toronto, M5B 2H1 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 7PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
TOWN SHOES (Bloor Street) Designer Shoes, Boots and Accessories 95 Bloor Street West, Toronto, M5S 1M1 MON-WED: 10AM - 7PM THR-FRI: 10AM - 8PM SAT: 10AM - 7PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
TOWN SHOES (Toronto Dominion Centre) Designer Shoes, Boots and Accessories 55 King Street.West, Toronto, M5K 1G8
PUMA TORONTO FLAGSHIP STORE Puma Athletic Shoes 2532 Yonge Street, Toronto, M4P 2H7 MON-FRI: 10AM - 7PM SAT: 10AM - 6PM SUN: 12PM - 5:30PM
RUNNING ROOM (Beaches) Large Assortment of Running Shoes 1977 Queen Street East, Toronto, M4L 1J1 MON-FRI: 9:30AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 6PM SUN: 8:30AM - 5:00PM
RUNNING ROOM (Commerce Court) Large Assortment of Running Shoes
30 Wellington Street West, Toronto, M5L 1E8 MON-FRI: 9:30AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 6PM SUN: 8:30AM - 5:00PM
CROCS Home of the Famous Croc Shoes 356 Queen Street West, Toronto, M5V 2A2 MON-FRI: 10AM - 7PM SAT: 10AM - 6PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
URBAN GROOVY Urban And Athletic Shoes 323 Queen Street West, Toronto, M5V 2A4
RUNNING ROOM (Rosedale) Large Assortment of Running Shoes 1087 Yonge Street, Toronto, M4W 2L5
MON-WED: 10AM - 8PM THR-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 10AM - 7:30PM SUN: 11AM - 7PM
MON-FRI: 9:30AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 6PM SUN: 8:30AM - 5:00PM
MON-FRI: 9AM - 6:30 PM
UPTOWN
COMFORT / WALKING ATHLETIC
BIRKENSTOCK (Yonge & Summerhill)
Orthotic and Wide Sized Birkenstock Shoes
ADIDAS ORIGINALS TORONTO Wide Selection of Adidas Specialty Shoes 389 Queen Street West, Toronto, M5V 2A5 MON-SAT:10AM - 8PM SUN:12PM - 6PM
ATHLETES WORLD (Eaton Centre) Athletic Shoes and Apparel 260 Yonge Street., Toronto, M5B 2L9 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 7PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
FOOT LOCKER Athletic Shoes and Apparel 340 Yonge Street, Toronto, M5B 1R3 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 10AM - 8PM SUN: 11AM - 7PM
FOOT LOCKER (Eaton Center) Athletic Shoes and Apparel 218 Yonge Street, Toronto, M5B 2L9 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 7PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
NIKE STORE TORONTO
3 Floors Showcasing the Newest Nike Product
110 Bloor Street West, Toronto, M5S 2W7 MON-FRI: 10AM - 8PM SAT: 10AM - 7PM SUN: 11AM - 6PM
NIKE STORE (Eaton Center) Nike Shoes and Apparel 218 Yonge Street, Toronto, M5B 2L9 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 7PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
6 Alcorn Ave, Toronto, M4V 1E4
CASUAL / DRESS
BIRKENSTOCK CENTRE
BROWNS (Promenade Mall) Fashionable Casual & Dress Shoes 1 Promenade Circle, Thornhill, L4J 4P8
TUE-FRI: 11AM - 6PM SAT: 10AM - 6PM
Orthotic and Wide Sized Birkenstock Shoes
165 Dupont Street, Toronto, M5R 1V5
MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 6PM SUN: 11AM - 6PM
TUE-FRI: 11AM - 6PM SAT: 10AM - 6PM
WALKING ON A CLOUD (The Beaches) Variety of Comfort Walking Shoes 2010A Queen Street East, Toronto, M4L 1J3 MON-WED: 10AM - 7PM THR-FRI: 10AM - 8PM SAT: 10AM - 6PM SUN: 12PM - 5PM
LITTLE BURGUNDY (Fairview Mall) Hip Casual and Dress Shoes
1800 Sheppard Avenue East, Willowdale, M2J 5A7 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 6PM SUN: 11AM - 6PM
NINE WEST (Promenade Mall)
WALKING ON A CLOUD (Yonge) Variety of Comfort Walking Shoes 144 Yonge Street, Toronto, M5C 1X6
Latest Dress, Casual Shoes & Boots for Women
1 Promenade Circle, Thornhill, L4J 4P8 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 6PM SUN: 11AM - 6PM
MON-WED: 10AM - 7PM THR-FRI: 10AM - 8PM SAT: 10AM - 6PM SUN: 12PM - 5PM
NINE WEST (Vaughan Mills-Outlet)
WALKING ON A CLOUD (Liberty Village) Variety of Comfort Walking Shoes 61 Hanna Ave., Toronto, M6K 3N7 MON-WED: 10AM - 7PM THR-FRI: 10AM - 8PM SAT: 10AM - 6PM SUN: 12PM - 5PM
RON WHITE MEPHISTO (Manulife Centre) Handmade Mephisto Shoes From France 55 Bloor Street West, Toronto, M4W 1A5
Latest Dress, Casual Shoes & Boots for Women
1 Pro Bass Way, Vaughan, L4K 2M9 MON-SAT: 10AM - 9PM SUN 11AM - 7PM
TOWN SHOES (Promenade Mall) Designer Shoes, Boots and Accessories 1 Promenade Circle, Thornhill, L4J 4P8 Mon - Fri • 10-9 Sat • 9:30-6 Sun • 12-6 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 6PM SUN: 11AM - 6PM
MON-WED: 10AM - 7PM THR-FRI: 10AM - 8PM SAT: 10AM - 6PM SUN: 12PM - 5PM
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UPTOWN continued... CENTRAL ATHLETIC RUNNING ROOM (North York) Large Assortment of Running Shoes 4984 Yonge Street, Toronto, M2N 2H1 MON-FRI: 9:30AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 6PM SUN: 8:30AM - 5:00PM
CASUAL / DRESS ALDO (Yorkdale Mall) Latest Shoes And Accessories 3401 Dufferin Street, Toronto, M6A 2T9 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 10AM - 9PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
COMFORT / WALKING WALKING ON A CLOUD (Centre Point Mall) Variety of Comfort Walking Shoes 6460 Yonge Street, North York, M2M 3X4 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 10AM - 6PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
WALKING ON A CLOUD (Eglinton) Variety of Comfort Walking Shoes 939 Eglinton Ave East,Toronto, M4G 4E8 MON-WED: 10AM - 7PM THR-FRI: 10AM - 8PM SAT: 10AM - 6PM SUN: 12PM - 5PM
WALKING ON A CLOUD (Uptown) Variety of Comfort Walking Shoes 1500 Yonge Street, Toronto, M4T 1Z6
B2 (Yorkdale) Fashionable Casual & Dress Shoes 3401 Dufferin Street, Toronto, M6A 2T9 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 10AM - 9PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
BROWNS (Shops At Don Mills) Fashionable Casual & Dress Shoes 20 Karl Fraser Road, Toronto, M3C 0E8 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 7PM SUN: 12PM- 6PM
BROWNS (Yorkdale) Fashionable Casual & Dress Shoes 3401 Dufferin Street, Toronto, M6A 2T9 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 10AM - 9PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
MON-WED: 10AM - 7PM THR-FRI: 10AM - 8PM SAT: 10AM - 6PM SUN: 12PM - 5PM
BROWNS (Bayview Village) Fashionable Casual & Dress Shoes 2901 Bayview Ave, Willowdale, M2k 1E6 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 10AM - 9PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
CAPEZIO (Bayview Village) Hottest Trends in Fashion Footwear 2901 Bayview Ave,.Willowdale, M2k 1E6 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 10AM - 9PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
CAPEZIO (Yorkdale Mall) Hottest Trends in Fashion Footwear 3401 Dufferin Street, Toronto, M6A 2T9 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 10AM - 9PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
DAVIDS FOOTWEAR (Bayview Village) Mens and Womens Luxury Footwear 2901 Bayview Ave,.Willowdale, M2k 1E6 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 10AM - 9PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
DAVIDS FOOTWEAR (Yorkdale Mall) Mens and Womens Luxury Footwear 3401 Dufferin Street, Toronto, M6A 2T9 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 10AM - 9PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
HARRY YOUNG SHOES Classic Casual and Dress Shoes 1421 Yonge Street, Toronto, M4T 1Y7 MON-FRI: 9:30AM - 6:30PM SAT: 9:30AM - 5:30PM
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NINE WEST (Yorkdale Mall)
Latest Selection of Womens Dress & Casual
3401 Dufferin Street, Toronto, M6A 2T9 HARRY ROSEN (Yorkdale Mall) High End Mens Dress Shoes 3401 Dufferin Street, Toronto, M6A 2T9 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 10AM - 9PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
HOLT RENFREW (Yorkdale Mall)
High End Designer Shoes for Casual & Dress
3401 Dufferin Street, Toronto, M6A 2T9 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 10AM - 9PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
MADISON High End Dress & Casual Shoes For Women 333 Eglinton Ave West, Toronto, M5N 1A1 TUE-WED: 10AM - 6PM THR-FRI: 10AM - 7PM SAT: 10AM - 6PM SUN: 12PM - 5PM
MADISON (Shops At Don Mills) High End Dress & Casual Shoes For Women 3 Karl Frasier Rd, Toronto, M5N 1A1 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 6PM SUN: 11PM - 6PM
MICHAEL KORS (Yorkdale Mall)
Exclusive Michael Kors Designed Items
3401 Dufferin Street, Toronto, M6A 2T9 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 10AM - 9PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 10AM - 9PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
NINE WEST (Bayview Village)
Latest Selection of Womens Dress & Casual
2901 Bayview Ave,.Willowdale, M2k 1E6 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 10AM - 9PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
TOWN SHOES (Yonge & Eglinton) Designer Shoes, Boots and Accessories 2283 Yonge Street, Toronto, M4P 2C6 MON-FRI: 10AM - 8PM SAT: 9:30AM - 6PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
TOWN SHOES (Yorkdale Mall) Designer Shoes, Boots and Accessories 3401 Dufferin Street, Toronto, M6A 2T9 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 10AM - 9PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
RON WHITE THE FOOT SHOPPE LADIES ONLY BOUTIQUE Mephisto & Casual Dress Shoes 2465 Yonge Street, Toronto MON-WED: 10AM - 6PM THR-FRI: 10AM - 8PM SAT: 10AM - 6PM SUN: 12PM - 5PM
RON WHITE (Bayview Village) Mephisto & Casual Dress Shoes 2901 Bayview Ave,.Willowdale, M2k 1E6 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 10AM - 9PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
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TOWN SHOES (St. Clair Centre) 1451 Yonge Street, Toronto, M6A 2T9 MON-FRI: 10AM - 6PM SAT: 9:30AM - 6PM SUN: 12PM - 5PM
TOWN SHOES CLEARANCE OUTLET Designer Shoes, Boots and Accessories 1150 Sheppard Ave West, Toronto, M3K 2B5 MON-WED: 10AM - 6PM THR-FRI: 10AM - 7PM SAT: 10AM - 6PM SUN: 11PM - 5PM
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RUNNING ROOM (York Mills Gardens) Large Assortment of Running Shoes 808 York Mills Road, Toronto M3B 1X8 MON-FRI: 9:30AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 6PM SUN: 8:30AM - 5:00PM
ATHLETIC ATHLETES WORLD (Sheridan Mall) Athletic Shoes and Apparel 1700 Wilson Ave, Downsview, M3L 1B2 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 6PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
FOOT LOCKER (Yorkdale Mall) Athletic Shoes and Apparel 3401 Dufferin Street, Toronto, M6A 2T9 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 10AM - 9PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
RUNNING ROOM (High Park) Large Assortment of Running Shoes
2100 Bloor Street West, Toronto, M6S 1M7 MON-FRI: 9:30AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 6PM SUN: 8:30AM - 5:00PM
RUNNING ROOM (Yonge Street) Large Assortment of Running Shoes 2629 Yonge Street, Toronto, M4P 2J6 MON-FRI: 9:30AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 6PM SUN: 8:30AM - 5:00PM
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FOOT LOCKER Athletic Shoes and Apparel 2460 Yonge Street Toronto M4P 2H5 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 10AM - 7PM SUN: 11PM - 6PM
FOOT LOCKER (Fairview Mall) Athletic Shoes and Apparel
1800 Sheppard Ave East,Toronto, M2J 5A7 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 8PM SUN: 11PM - 6PM
FOOT LOCKER (Scarborough Town Centre) Athletic Shoes and Apparel 300 Borough Street, Scarborough, M1P 4P5 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 7PM SUN: 11PM - 6PM
URBAN SOLESTOP.COM (Pacific Mall) Specialty Urban and Athletic Shoes 4675 Steeles Ave East, Toronto, M1V 4S5 MON-TUE: 12AM - 7PM THR-SUN: 12AM - 7PM
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FOOT LOCKER (Dufferin Mall) Athletic Shoes and Apparel Toronto M3H6A7 MON-SAT: 10AM - 9PM SUN: 11PM - 6PM
B2 (Fairview Mall) Fashionable Casual & Dress Shoes
1800 Sheppard Ave. East,Toronto, M2J 5A7 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 8PM SUN: 11PM - 6PM
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Latest Selection of Womens Dress & Casual 9350 Yonge Street,.Richmond Hill, L4C 5G2 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 8PM SUN: 11PM - 6PM
NEW BALANCE TORONTO (Yonge & St. Clair) New Balance Athletic Running Shoes 1510 Yonge Street, Toronto, M4T 1Z6 MON-FRI: 10AM - 7PM
NEW BALANCE TORONTO (Bayview Village) New Balance Athletic Running Shoes 2901 Bayview Ave,.Willowdale, M2k 1E6 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 10AM - 9PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
NEW BALANCE TORONTO (Bloor West Village) New Balance Athletic Running Shoes 2252 Bloor Street West, Toronto, M6S 1N6 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 10AM - 9PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
NEW BALANCE TORONTO (Shops At Don Mills) 39 Karl Fraser Road, Toronto, M3C 0E8
NINE WEST (Fairview Mall)
Latest Selection of Womens Dress & Casual 1800 Sheppard Ave. East,Toronto, M2J 5A7 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 8PM SUN: 11PM - 6PM
NINE WEST (Scarborough Town Centre)
WEST CASUAL / DRESS BROWNS (Square One Shopping Centre) Fashionable Casual & Dress Shoes
100 Civic Centre Drive, Mississauga, L5B 2C9 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 6PM SUN: 11PM - 6PM
BROWNS (Sherway Gardens) Fashionable Casual & Dress Shoes 25 The West Mall Etobicoke M9C 1B8 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 6PM SUN: 11PM - 6PM
300 Borough Street, Scarborough, M1P 4P5
CAPEZIO (Sherway Gardens) Hottest Trends in Fashion Footwear 25 The West Mall, Toronto M9C 1B8
TOWN SHOES (Shops At Don Mills) 21 Karl Fraser Road, Toronto, M3C 0E6
CAPEZIO (Square One Shopping Centre) Hottest Trends in Fashion Footwear
Latest Selection of Womens Dress & Casual MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 7PM SUN: 11PM - 6PM
MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 7PM SUN: 12PM- 6PM
TOWN SHOES (Scarborough Town Centre) 300 Borough Street, Scarborough, M1P 4P5 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 8PM SUN: 11PM - 6PM
MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 7PM SUN: 12PM- 6PM
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100 Civic Centre Drive, Mississauga, L5B 2C9 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 6PM SUN: 11PM - 6PM
HOLT RENFREW (Sherway Gardens)
High End Designer Shoes for Casual & Dress
25 The West Mall, Toronto, M9C 1B8 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 6PM SUN: 11PM - 6PM
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STEVE MADDEN (Square One) Steve Madden Dress And Casual Shoes
100 City Centre Drive Mississauga L5B 2C9
HARRY ROSEN (Sherway Gardens) High End Mens Dress Shoes 25 The West Mall Etobicoke M9C 1B8 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 6PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
100 City Centre Drive Mississauga L5B 2C9 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 6PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
ATHLETES WORLD (Vaughan Mills Mall) Athletic Shoes and Apparel 1 Bass Pro Mills Drive, Vaughan, L4K 5W4 MON-SAT: 10AM - 9PM SUN: 11AM - 7PM
NINE WEST (Square One)
Latest Selection of Womens Dress & Casual 100 City Centre Drive Mississauga L5B 2C9 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 6PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
ATHLETES WORLD (Square One) Athletic Shoes and Apparel
100 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, L5B 2C9 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 6PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
NINE WEST (Sherway Gardens)
Latest Selection of Womens Dress & Casual
25 The West Mall Etobicoke M9C 1B8 MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 6PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
WALKING ON A CLOUD (Cloverdale Mall) Variety of Comfort Walking Shoes 250 The East mall, Etobicoke, M9B 3Y8 MON-FRI: 10:00AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 6PM SUN: 12OM - 6PM
WALKING ON A CLOUD Variety of Comfort Walking Shoes 2225 Erin Mills Pkwy Mississauga, L5K 1T9 MON-FRI: 9:30AM - 9PM SAT: 8:30AM - 6PM SUN: 12pM - 5PM
WALKING ON A CLOUD (Erin Mills Mall) Variety of Comfort Walking Shoes
RUNNING ROOM (Kingsway Village) Large Assortment of Running Shoes 3065 Bloor St. West Toronto M8X 1C6
5100 Erin Mills Parkway Mississauga, L5M 4Z5 MON-FRI: 9:30AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 6PM SUN: 11AM - 5PM
MON-FRI: 9:30AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 6PM SUN: 8:30AM - 5PM
RON WHITE THE FOOT SHOPPE (Sherway Gardens) Ladies Only Boutique 25 The West Mall Etobicoke M9C 1B8
MON-FRI: 9:30AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 6PM SUN: 8:30AM - 5PM
COMFORT / WALKING ATHLETIC
HARRY ROSEN (Square One) High End Mens Dress Shoes
MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 6PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
MON-FRI: 10AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 6PM SUN: 12PM - 6PM
RUNNING ROOM (Port Credit) Large Assortment of Running Shoes 104 Lakeshore West, Mississauga, L5H 1E8
RUNNING ROOM (Square One) Large Assortment of Running Shoes 55 Square One Drive Mississauga L5B 0E2 MON-FRI: 9:30AM - 9PM SAT: 9:30AM - 6PM SUN: 8:30AM - 5PM
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THE PATH LESS TRAVELLED A Review of Running Paths Within The Greater Toronto Area
Lakeshore Water Front, Toronto, Ontario
Somewhere within the denim of Torontonian culture exists a path of which every runner knows it’s existence but very few can conceive of it’s future.
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he Waterfront running path is one of the most breath taking paths that one can encompass upon when taking an early morning stroll. On most weekends, if you are not early enough to embark on your run, you will be greeted by a world of tourists and bicycle hobbyist aspiring for the same picturesque landscape. But please take note; the early morning expedition is more than worth it. Starting in the East part of Etobicoke where one stretch of trail (2km from Royal York to Park Lawn) follows LakeShore Blvd, and makes its way through Sunnyside park, Woodbine Beach and Balmy Beach. But somewhere within this eden of architectural condos and tranquil islands afloat in the distance lies the new development. Although there has been much talk in the general public and city hall regarding the new waterfront development, most members of the general public are still left in the dark concerning some of the real workings to be taking place in late 2010.
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The Future of this path is the expected extension from Silver Birch Ave to Bellamy Rd (10Km). Construction on this stretch is expected start in 2010. This along with the completion of much of the new Waterfront property that will be developed along the lakeshore with the architectural hand of SteveAdams Inc (the same group responsible for developing the famous Sozing for the Bejing Olympics) will be one of the greatest attraction for any runners. There is always something majestic about running beside modern architecture, and having considered some of the worlds greatest waterfronts. it is the water that acts like a canvas to these great works. There is no better viewing angle that one can achieve when running past these modern wonders.