10 Commandments of Shoe Buying (Thought your readers might get a kick out of this! Stephanie)

Putting Greens Protected from Milady’s High Heels (I guess Nike and Foot-Joy weren’t around in 1930… Wayne)

Shoes So Ugly They Should Be Banned (link suggestion ~ Susannah)

Toeless Footwear (thought these outrageous toeless shoes might interest you, Barbara)

Have some “Shoe News” to share? Send it to us!

And now a few Shoe Sales handpicked by me for you!

AJ. Valenci Metallic Mid-Calf Boots only $12.90! Compare to Uggs from HSN

Free Shipping w/ANY order! Flip-Flops only $9.99 from Crocs.com Code: july4
Regularly $42! Look under “Outlet” to see all the choices, including Chamomile, Crusader, Dawn Patrol, Flair, Folly, Hibisucus, Honey, Iris, Ivy, Long Brothers, Nomad, Ridge, Safari and Twilight.

Hush Puppies Burst Footwear only $15.95! Reg. $59 from 6pm 

Pampered Toes only $6.99 w/Free Shipping from MeritLine - As Seen On TV - Compare to Yoga Toes ($50)

Stitch-It Eco-Friendly Mocassins only $4.90 w/Free Shipping! Reg. $65 from Simple Shoes

The Famous 2nd Pair 1/2 Price Sale! Plus FREE Shipping from Famous Footwear

Enjoy! Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July Weekend!

P.S. Are you following @Shoeaholics on Twitter yet?

Manolo Blahnik Jeweled Satin d’Orsay (left) available in Raspberry (shown), Black or Purple, $715 from Neiman Marcus

RSVP Taran Crystal Embellished d’orsay (right) available in Fuchsia Satin (shown), Black Satin, Bronze, Platinum Gold, Purple Satin, Silver &/or White Satin, only $89 from Zappos.com!

Womens Manolo Blahnik Shoes- 100% authentic US $90.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Friday Jul-03-2009 21:47:35 PDT Bid on this Item   | Watch this Item

My daughters having been going “gaga” over Lady GaGa! I don’t know how many times I’ve heard Poker Face and Boys Boys Boys sung in our house! But WTF was the pop singer thinking wearing shoes, not just any shoes on her feet, but shoes used as decorations on her leather jacket!?  Photo Source

LADY GAGA Poker Face PROMO CD REMIXES 9 mixes Pokerface US $8.49 (3 Bids) Auction Ends: Friday Jul-03-2009 23:10:06 PDT Bid on this Item   | Watch this Item

Vanessa Hudgens and Cindy Crawford (shown above) and Halle Berry have all been spotted wearing Camilla Skovgaard London Women’s S8001 Sandals, available from Endless.com, $549.95. Stand at the height of elegance in this shoe from Camilla Skovgaard. The luxurious leather upper features a fashion-forward cut with adjustable buckles that create a custom fit. Hidden elastic at the shaft increases the perfect-fit factor.

Ann Taylor Loft Black Patent Buckle Slide Sandal,8M,New US $7.49 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Friday Jul-03-2009 21:42:16 PDT Bid on this Item   | Watch this Item

Spring Step Women’s Maiden Slide Sandal, $89.95 from Endless.com.  Sorry Wayne, but I think they look like “old lady” shoes.  Mind you, I would probably still wear them as I’m no spring chicken…. if they were free and comfortable!

But I did like this pair of shoes that Wayne suggested as I like wooden heel sandals, and they are more in my price range…

Diba Daniela High Heel Sandals, on sale for $43 (regularly $99.95) from Endless.com Available in Chocolate (shown), Sunflower, Coral, Black and/or White.

Endless.com is still offering an instant $25 off $100 order of select sandals, sneakers, running shoes, sunglasses and bags, plus a free 1-year subscription to W or Details Magazine with $100 order, PLUS Free Overnight Shipping with ANY order!

NEW High Heels Wedges Sandals Women Shoes Black Sz 10 US $17.99 Auction Ends: Friday Jul-03-2009 21:51:05 PDT Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

LeAnn Rimes was spotted recently sporting K. Jacques Picon Sandals, available from ShopBop.com, $205. Leather T-strap sandal with buckle at ankle.

FURYO JACQUES BOGART 3.3 OZ 100 ML. L@@K FREE SHIPPING US $79.00 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Monday Jul-06-2009 4:03:57 PDT Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

Pikolinos Kansas Mule is western-inspired shoe with an earthy look, $136 from Zappos.com. Hmm, I would have thought to name them “Texas”, not Kansas. Oh well. A bit pricey for me, but thanks for thinking of me, Wayne!

Educational lesson of the day - did you know that the main dictionary definition of a MULE is a the offspring of a female horse and a male donkey.  I knew that, but did you know that mules are sterile, therefore cannot reproduce?

SHOES L L BEAN BROWN CLOGS WOMENS SZ 8 M US $9.99 (2 Bids) Auction Ends: Friday Jul-03-2009 22:33:56 PDT Bid on this Item   | Watch this Item

Chinese Laundry Love Me Leather Strappy Platforms (shown left), available in Black, Cognac &/or Natural, $89 from ChineseLaundry.com

Qupid Affair-19 open toe cage pumps (shown right), available in Black, Brown &/or White, $44.98 from LoveMyShoes.com 

NEW High Heels Platform Pump Womens Shoes Gold Size 8.5 US $8.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Friday Jul-03-2009 22:05:38 PDT Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item

L.A.M.B Rasta Cutout Booties (shown left), $355 from ShopBop.com These leather open-toe booties feature buttoned rubber straps at the shaft and cutout vamp. Exposed zip closure at inner side. Leather overlay at 4.5″ stacked heel. Leather sole.

Steven by Steve Madden Persis (shown right), $169.95 from SteveMadden.com It’s a sandal, it’s a bootie, it’s a pump, and it’s hot, for sure. Wear this exceptional shoe with skirts, dresses, and jeans for a sophisticated, sexy vibe. 4.25″ heel.

Steve Madden Black Suede Shoes NEW! Lemore Style US $24.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Friday Jul-03-2009 21:44:45 PDT Bid on this Item   | Watch this Item

I saw these Steve Madden Boogle strappy studded gladiator sandals (available from SteveMadden.com, $59.95) while shopping the other day, and really liked them, until I saw the toe-separator. Obviously that didn’t deter Kate Moss who was spotted wearing them at the Nice Airport in France on June 18th, 2009. Ok, if I looked like her, I’d probably acclimatize to them.

Steve Madden also produces a similar style with 2 less straps and $10 bucks cheaper - Madden Girl Brendahh decorated sandals (shown right), available from Zappos.com, $49.90.

NIB WOMENS GLADIATOR SANDALS FLATS (SZ 8.5 ) FREE SHIP US $19.95 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Friday Jul-03-2009 22:25:46 PDT Bid on this Item   | Buy this Item   | Watch this Item