March 2011 L.A. Transit Shoe Show
15 Mar 2011 4 Comments
in Fashion, Shoes Tags: designer shoes, Dr. Michele Colon, fall fashion, fall must-haves, shoe trends
OK fans, I am headed to the show today in L.A. and want to know what types of shoes you want to see! I’ll try to get some good pics of the latest shoe trends for this fall! 
Dr. Michele
FN Platform: Fall 2011 Sweater Boots
17 Feb 2011 1 Comment
in Fashion, Shoes Tags: ankle booties, boots, Dr. Michele Colon, fall fashion, fall must-haves, Footwear, heels, platform booties, Shoe, shoe expert, shoe lover, shoe trends, Stiletto heel, wedges, zippered boots
I know it’s not even spring or summer yet, but the shoe shows are always at least one season ahead of us so that the buyers for the retail stores can see what’s coming out, place orders, and have the shoes in the stores in time for all of us shoppers to buy them!
So what are some of the trends for this fall? Boots of course! You name it…ankle booties, wedge boots, stiletto heel boots, open toe boots, sweater boots…
Here are just a few of the popular sweater boots:
Lisa for Donald J Pliner
G by Guess
Jil Sander
Fergalicious by Fergie
Kelsi Dagger
What do you think about the sweater boots? Love them or hate them? I have to admit I do like them. My faves from this list are G by Guess and Jil Sander.
Dedicated to your foot health and to your shoes,
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If You Love UGGs, You’re Going To Love Them Even More Now!
17 Dec 2010 4 Comments
in Fashion, Health & Wellness, Shoes Tags: boots, comfortable shoes, Dr. Michele Colon, fall fashion, fall must-haves, foot doctor, foot expert, foot pain, orthotics, podiatrist, shoe expert, shoe lover, shoes, Uggs, wedges
This is a serious new combo that you have to try if you wear UGGs!
Ok, I have to preface this new find with this statement: I was not a huge supporter of UGGs boots in the beginning. They were just not supportive enough for me. I didn’t like how flat the insole was…until now! OMG, my feet are in love with this combo:
UGGs boots with the new Aetrex Lynco L900 Sheepskin Orthotics
It’s like a match made in heaven! I’m not even trying to be funny. The combination of the roomy sheepskin UGGs boots with the Aetrex sheepskin orthotics is like a putting your foot in a warm, fluffy (but supportive) pillow. It’s like when you buy a new mattress that fits you perfectly with just the right amount of support. Ahhh.
Obviously, you are going to have to try them out for yourself to know what kind of foot heaven I am talking about…The Lyncos only cost about $60 a pair and are so so so worth it!
[Note: Both UGGs and Aetrex are involved in shoe-related philanthropic events and organizations throughout the country.]
And just a reminder that back in September I showed you how far UGGs have come with their stylish new styles, from sandals to flats to clogs to wedge boots to high heel boots and of course the famous classic boots, hiking boots, rain boots, and slippers. Like I said in my last blog, they’re not just oversized slippers anymore!
These are my absolute favorite UGGs boots:
Yeah, I like wedge boots. But I love, love, love my UGGs Classic Boots with my Aetrex Sheepskin Orthotics even more!!!
Thank you UGGs and Aetrex for doing this to my feet!
Dedicated to your foot health and to your shoes,
Shoe Trend: Shearling Boots
29 Nov 2010 3 Comments
in Fashion, Health & Wellness, Uncategorized Tags: boots, comfortable shoes, fall 2010, fall fashion, fall must-haves, feet, foot doctor, foot expert, foot pain, heels, podiatrist, shoe expert, shoe lover, shoe trends, shoes, Uggs
With this cold winter weather, everyone is trying to keep warm. And as a podiatrist, I must add that warm is good! Warm is especially good for people with cold feet, diabetes, circulatory problems, connective tissue disorders, gout, peripheral vascular disease, anemia, and various causes of foot pain. When someone has one of these conditions and their feet get cold, their feet will hurt even more. Of course, there are obvious reasons for keeping our feet warm, like preventing frostbite…So let’s all keep our tootsies warm this winter whether we have any of these conditions or not.
And so with the cold, the shearling boots are trending in stores and in online sales. I’ve been keeping my eye on some of these boots that look warm, comfy, and cute! Tell me what you think. I’m just going to add that I would wear any of these.
Cole Haan Air Michelle Tall Shearling Boot $278.60 at 6pm
Rockport Gerti Welt Shearling Boots $225 at Macy’s
Maison Martin Margiela Tall Shearling Boots $1,000 at Saks Fifth Avenue
Cabela’s Winterchase Tall Shearling Boots $79.99 at Cabela’s
And just to make this list complete, I’m including two of my furry boots from my own closet:
my furry boots
my furry Skechers boots
They are both warm, comfy, and cute…and both have their special time and place for me to wear them. We can only wear our heels for the right occasion, even if they are boots! As a foot doctor & shoe expert, I know when and where to wear mine. I’ve been known to wear 5″ heels out on the town, but for everyday at the office or for walking out in the cold rainy weather, I wear what works best: comfortable shoes that keep me warm and pain-free. Just a reminder for my shoe lovers! 
Keep your feet feeling great!
– Dr. Michele, The Shoe Expert
“All shoes, all the time!”
Can loafers ever REALLY make a comeback?
26 Oct 2010 1 Comment
in Fashion, Health & Wellness Tags: comfortable shoes, fall fashion, fall must-haves, feet, flats, foot doctor, foot expert, foot pain, heels, high heels, shoe expert, shoe lover, shoe trends, shoes, stilettos, wedges
For several seasons now loafers have been trying to make a comeback on the fashion scene, but they never seem to really pull it off. What do you think? Can loafers ever REALLY make a comeback? They’ve actually come a long way, baby! Of course, there are still the same traditional styles of loafers out there like the penny loafer, but there are now loafers with animal print, wedges, and high heels. Let’s take a look at some of the various styles of loafers on sale this fall…maybe you’ll like them and even wear them!
Aetrex Nancy Buckle Loafers $144.95 at shoestoboot.com
I actually sell these Aetrex loafers in my office, and my patients love them! They like the fact that they are super comfy and still stylish with the patent leather croc upper.
Aerosoles Matter of Fact Loafers $39.99 at Onlineshoes.com
Coach Sharin Loafers $109.99 at eBay
Gucci Patent Script Logo Rubber Lug Loafers $405.99 at Bluefly.com
Dr Martens High Heel Loafers $120.00 at Wild Free
Chloe Cork Wedge Penny Loafers $276.00 at farfetch.com
- Tod’s Newze Loafer Wedges $396.00 at Bluefly.com
Here’s another wedge loafer but they’re not as high as the last ones…plus, look at the sole. Although they’re thin soled, the sole still looks like it has the rubber grip and cushion that we’ve seen in a couple of the other loafers. They just might be more comfortable on your feet than they seem at first glance. There are a lot of things to consider when looking at comfort, and most people look first at the heel height. But we also have to look at sole thickness, materials used, shape of the toe box, etc.
My favorite…Stuart Weitzman boots
29 Sep 2010 2 Comments
in Fashion Tags: boots, comfortable shoes, expensive shoes, fall 2010, fall fashion, fall must-haves, feet, hot shoes, shoe expert, shoe lover, shoe trends, shoes, Stuart Weitzman, Stuart Weitzman boots, thigh high boots, zippered boots
This is the first in the series of “My Favorite…”
Since it’s the fall season (hot or not, fall is here!) and since I’m in a love affair with boots, I have decided to post some of my favorite boots from some of my favorite designers…so here we go! Starting it off is…Stuart Weitzman for showing a birthday girl some love! Thank you again, Stuart Weitzman!!!
Stuart Weitzman Dunkirk pull-on boots $625.00 at Zappos.comLove this color! Love the flats! Love the tall, over the knee style! Stuart Weitzman laced crepe-sole boots $575.00 at Saks Fifth Avenue
Love the heel! Love the lacing! Love the details!
Stuart Weitzman OTK black leather flat boots $665 at Neiman Marcus
Um…love everything about this boot!!!
Stuart Weitzman taupe cutout suede Scrinchable boots $357.00 at Bluefly.com
Love the color! Love the cutouts! Love the suede!
Stuart Weitzman wooden clog-bottom boots $625.00 at Neiman Marcus
Love the clog! Love the color! Love the detail!
Stuart Weitzman Backup pull-on boots $895.00 at Zappos.com
Love the animal print! Love the flats! Love the color (not all animal print is created equal)!
So, do you have a favorite Stuart Weitzman boot? I have to admit that my FAVORITE from this list is the OTK black leather flat boots!!!
–Dr. Michele, The Shoe Expert
“Pump Day” Wednesday
22 Sep 2010 1 Comment
in Fashion, Health & Wellness Tags: comfortable shoes, expensive shoes, fall 2010, fall fashion, fall must-haves, foot doctor, foot pain, heels, high heels, kitten heels, platform shoes, pumps, shoe deals, shoe expert, shoe lover, shoe trends, shoes, stilettos
It’s the first day of fall, so let’s take a look at some great fall pumps!
My perfect pump for the fall is grey, and it’s high (but remember what I always say as a foot doctor and shoe lover, everything in moderation! Ladies, we can wear our stilettos if it is for a short time, and if we don’t overdo it!)
Whether open toe or closed toe, I love each and every one of these pumps!
Here are some of my top picks for this week:
CLOSED TOE PUMPS:
Ann Taylor’s Granite lizard platform pumps $198.00
J. Crew’s Coddington suede platform pumps $228.00
Jessica Simpson’s Debbie suede pumps $21.00
OPEN TOE PUMPS:
Stuart Weitzman’s Femina stamped lizard peep toe pumps $219.00
G by GUESS peep toe pump $59.50
Qupid’s Rise peep toe pumps $29.99
:) My picks for this week’s “Pump Day” Wednesday!
(Just a note about these wonderful, delicious heels: As you can see, you do not have to spend a fortune to look great this fall! There are some great deals out there in every price range. But make sure they fit good and feel great before you leave the store because the last thing you want to do is invest in some beautiful shoes that are too tight and uncomfortable to wear once you get them home!)
–Dr. Michele, The Shoe Expert
“Pump Day” Wednesday
22 Sep 2010 Leave a Comment
in Fashion Tags: fall 2010, fall fashion, fall must-haves, heels, high heels, kitten heels, platform shoes, pumps, shoe expert, shoe lover, shoe trends, shoes, stilettos
You’ve heard of “Hump Day” Wednesday, but what about “Pump Day” Wednesday?
That’s right! It’s Pump Day Wednesday! Let’s take a look at our favorite pumps…you know, the weekend is right around the corner so let’s get ready for it by planning out what we’re going to wear (on our feet) to those dinners, parties, and everything else.
And let’s face it, women love pumps. Well, women love shoes in general, but pumps in particular. There are so many styles of pumps to choose from these days…from classic to peep toe to strappy to platform to kitten heels…and then there are the colors, embellishments, and materials from leather to suede to python, etc. Wow, who knew there was so much going on with pumps?!
And why do we love them so much? They’re sexy. Linda O’Keeffe describes it pretty well in her book Shoes: A Celebration of Pumps, Sandals, Slippers & More. “Physically, it is impossible for a woman to cower in high heels. She is forced to take a stand, to strike a pose, because anatomically her center of gravity has been displaced forward. Her lower back arches, her spina and legs seem to lengthen and her chest thrusts forward. Her calves and ankles appear shaplier, and her arches seem to heave out of her shoes.”
Here are a few examples for last week’s “Pump Day” Wednesday:
Classic: 
Peep Toe: 
Strappy:
Platform: 
Kitten Heels: 
Um…I think I would wear any of these! Yeah, for sure I would!
Please feel free to comment on any of these pumps or post pictures of your own pumps that you own, love, or would love to own.
–Dr. Michele, The Shoe Expert
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Sunday’s Fun Days
19 Sep 2010 Leave a Comment
in Fashion, Health & Wellness Tags: comfortable shoes, Crocs, fall 2010, fall fashion, fall must-haves, flip flops, foot doctor, foot expert, foot pain, orthotics, podiatrist, sandals, shoe deals, shoe expert, shoe lover, shoe trends, shoes, wedges
Sundays are for resting, relaxing, going to brunch, spending time with friends and family, watching football, and basically having fun, right? Mellow, relaxed fun, but still fun! (Sundays are also for rejuvenating and getting ready for another busy week, but let’s not talk about that yet! Let’s save that for Monday’s blog!) Let’s take a look at some fun foot fashions for this week’s Sunday’s Fun Days:
Although school has started and the end of September is drawing near, it doesn’t feel too much like fall is approaching…it’s still hot and sunny here in Southern California, so this Sunday could be a beach day for sure! For the beach, here are some cute and comfortable fun sun shoes:
wedge beach sandals by Michael Kors $89.00 at Shoes.com
wedge beach sandals by Clarks $80.00 at Zappos.com
wedge beach sandals by Jack Rogers $73.57 at Endless.com
beach sandals by Crocs $19.99 at Crocs
beach flip-flops by Orthaheel $59.99 at Footwear etc.
The Orthaheels are also available for sale in my online store for $54.95: http://www.ourdoctorstore.com/colon/store/item.asp?ITEM_ID=737
Sandalistas beach sandals by aetrex $129.97 at Healthy Feet Store.com
The Sandalistas sandals by aetrex are also available for sale in my office for $80.00 plus shipping & handling. Click this link for contact information: http://footdoc.moogo.com/
Just a note about the last two sandals: Both of these sandals are super comfy with the built-in orthotic, and that is why, as a podiatrist and shoe expert, I sell them in my office. Most patients can fit into them comfortably, and the orthotics that are built into the Sandalistas can be adjusted (if necessary), making them customizable for certain foot conditions. I have a pair of each of these sandals, so I can personally recommend them for you! :)
Next Sunday let’s look at some other fun shoes, and I will include some that I personally own and wear!
–Dr. Michele, The Shoe Expert
“Step Away from the Sneakers?”
07 Sep 2010 Leave a Comment
in Fashion Tags: booties, boots, fall 2010, fall fashion, fall must-haves, feet, flats, foot doctor, foot expert, foot pain, heels, high heels, kitten heels, pumps, shoe expert, shoe lover, shoe trends, shoes, thigh high boots, wedges
Have you seen Piperlime.com’s new ad that reads “STEP AWAY FROM THE SNEAKERS”? As a podiatrist and shoe expert, I think it’s great! It shows a woman wearing lace-up military-style black booties with a heel of about 4 inches. Click this link or see ad below: http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=54005&mlink=54005,2175174,imgLinkModuleShopAds&clink=2175174
So, let’s all take a step away from the sneakers this fall and find other comfortable shoes and boots that are also stylish. This goes perfectly with my Facebook Fan Page Shoe Quote of the Day: “Elegance and comfort are not incompatible, and whoever maintains the contrary simply doesn’t know what he’s talking about” by Salvatore Ferragamo. Shoes can and should be comfortable AND fashionable at the same time. Who says we have to sacrifice one for the other? I say we don’t have to. As a foot doctor, I think that if we just lower the heel a little and use the right materials, our shoes can look great and feel even better!
Let’s look at some examples of shoes and boots that we can wear this fall that are both comfortable and beautiful!
1. Boots: 
2. Booties: 
3. Flats: 
4. Shoes with ankle straps: 
5. Kitten heels: 
(All of the shoes above can be found and purchased on www.piperlime.com ‘s website.)
Just one last thing: Don’t get me wrong…I’m a woman, a doctor, and a shoe lover! And I love my sneakers and wear them when appropriate, like when I’m running or going to the gym or while I’m operating in the O.R., but we really do need comfortable shoes to wear to those dinner parties, networking meetings, work functions, etc. And what about the women who work in an office or other professional setting? They should not have to choose between pretty heels that hurt their feet and comfortable shoes that are ugly as ____!!!
Let’s hear it for this ad and for the fall shoes this season! Hooray for getting it, Piperlime!
–Dr. Michele, The Shoe Expert
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