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'Has-beens' - stars and celebrities dread the words as it connotes that one has passed the stage of enjoying fame, fortune and glory. But for the shoes from Sweden which carry the same name, the term evokes beautiful, durable, fashionable footwear made from the highest quality natural materials. As such, this footwear is prised for their function, form and fashion but also for their environmental value. How can wooden clogs, boots and shoes be fashionable in a world filled with plastic, metal and rubber footwear, you may ask? Well, if this style and make are not as trendy as you may think, then the organisers of the Trend Award Gala 2007 in Stockholm think otherwise. You will soon agree, nonetheless, that these shoes are not really 'has-beens' once you hold a pair in your hands! Hasbeens are a few of the last remaining high-quality footwear to be made by the hands of expert craftsmen using long-held traditions in shoemaking. And because only natural materials primarily wood are used in the construction of these shoes, you can bury the shoes in your garden sans worrying about the impact on the environment since these are biodegradable materials. We must, nevertheless, offer a few words of advice on maintaining this make of footwear considering the type of materials used. Keep in mind that every pair is subject to the wear and tear of both your use and of Mother Nature's hand on the materials. With the following tips, you can pass on your Swedish made footwear to your children and grandchildren. • Use olive oil on the natural-coloured leather to achieve both polish and resistance to water and dirt. • Wear the shoes during dry water instead of in a full-on rain as wood and leather react negatively to moisture. • Watch out for chips on the wooden heels such as when walking up stairs and walking on side-walks. Use sandpaper to gently remove the chipped areas while super-glue is good for larger chips. • Glue on the rubber sole if it comes loose. Better yet, ask your local shoemaker for new soles. • Always open the buckles when taking your shoes on and off. You will make life easier for yourself as well as extend the life of the buckles. And of course, do try to use this footwear for the main purpose for which these were designed,
shoes that make a unique fashion statement against the onslaught of many other designer shoes. You are saying that "I am unique, I am me and I am a Swedish Hasbeens fan!" We can recommend the following shoes to start your journey as a fashion fan: • Slip in Super High is a tribute to the high-heeled clog of the 70s disco era. It is made from genuine leather with a lime tree wooden sole. • High Heeled 'Jodhpur' shoes are spring boots made from nu-buck colours in military green, brown and natural leather. Pair this with a pair of fashionable distressed jeans for a casual look in the town. • Rainbow Boots are exactly what its name says - boots in rainbow colours inspired by the LGBT movement. Swedish Hasbeens footwear are not 'has-beens' in the colloquial meaning of the word. You can be in style with these shoes while showing that you care for the environment, for comfort and for convenience, too.
Charlotte Wilson has been sharing her experience with various fashion brands and retail stores such as online shoes retailer Sarenza UK, through writing for over 10 years. To view a range of fashionable footwear including the Swedish Hasbeens collection, visit the Sarenza website.
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