Ain’t No Hollaback Shoes
By GlindaAnd really, I can use that as my title because nobody really knows what the heck hollaback really means, so why not apply the term to shoes?
I was pleasantly suprised when I looked into the Gwen Stefani-designed clothing line Harajuku Lovers. It was cute and age appropriate. Not bad for a celebrity with no real prior designing experience. When I heard she was also coming out with a line of shoes, I was excited. I thought they were going to be good.
Ah, expectations. Why must you always dashed?
Bo-ring.
Double bo-ring.
And even worse, bo-ring, ugly, and overpriced at the same time. I’m sure it takes some sort of talent to design something so multifaceted, right? Nobody said they had to be good facets or anything.
If your kid wants skate shoes, do yourself a favor and go buy some Vans instead. They’re better looking and a heck of a lot cheaper.
June 10th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
I agree the first two are boring and double-boring, but that third pair speaks to me. I’d totally buy those for my kid. On sale.
June 10th, 2008 at 3:36 pm
I’d buy that third pair for myself, but only to wear with jeans and a plain top. Never have I seen better evidence that shoes are difficult to do well.
Vans are good and, if memory serves, also vegetarian-friendly, ie no leather, no animal glues, etc.
June 10th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
Resist the shiny, ugly shoes! Resist!
June 10th, 2008 at 9:06 pm
Honestly, the first pair looks like something you’d wear with a broken foot.
June 11th, 2008 at 8:29 pm
I like the shiny shoes. They’re like Gilligan Goes to the Disco!
June 12th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
…soooooooo ….shiny….reaching for the shiny…..
July 4th, 2008 at 7:33 pm
I think these houndstooth pair with the black bows are super adorable - more in line with the fashion you are looking for, I think
http://www.simplysoles.com/product/637
This site has a bunch of cute toddler shoes.
Surprised me.
Luv
Poochie
July 4th, 2008 at 10:36 pm
Ooh, those ones ARE cute! And thirty-two bucks!