Fish Flops

Thanks (?) to Miss Scarlet for alerting The Mistress to this latest trend: fish footwear...

More styles available here.

Crocs With Socks

Apparently, there is a trend of wearing Crocs with socks...

The socks are built-in to the Crocs. This particular pair costs $140...

The Mistress has no further comment. Do you?

Hugs, Not Uggs

Hugs...



Not Uggs...



It's National Hugging Day. We encourage you to hug someone rather than even think about wearing the latest trend: thigh-high Uggs. Nor regular Uggs. Nor anything resembling Uggs.


NOTE: You may have noticed the "In Memoriam" image for our Huggy Jon (Deep Blue) on the sidebar. I placed it there today but I don't actually know whether or not he's passed away.

On October 15th, 2017 he said, "Yes, my dear friends, it's time for me to say good bye. Unless for a miracle, I should be gone soon. This is the last message. There will not be any further announcement."

He stated that he had started the process for palliative care.

Whether or not he is still alive, I don't know. I only know that he lives on in our hearts and I wanted to pay tribute to him with the image. And appropriately enough, today really is National Hugging Day.

Floafers

A new shoe has been launched on Kickstarter and The Mistress is not amused...



According to this press release, Floafers combine the good elements of Crocs (comfort, waterproof EVA foam) with classic loafer style, making them shoes that men and women can wear proudly for travel, beach, boating, everything outdoors - and for comfort on the job - at hospitals, restaurants, retail, etc.

The Mistress has no further comment.

Flip Flops Fail

In addition to the good news that Crocs are bad for your health, comes The Truly Terrifying Case of Wearing Flip-Flops in the City.



"Flip-flops are for short walks or to wear by the pool; they’re not meant to be worn all day,” says Dr. Joshua Zeichner, MD, the director of cosmetic and clinical research at Mount Sinai Hospital in NYC.

"Exposing the skin to dirt and microbes can lead to infections ranging from athlete’s foot to cellulitis and soft tissue infections."

“The actual flipping of the flop, says podiatrist Dr. Gary Evans, can lead to a severe heel callus, which in turn leads to cracks in the skin, which amounts to a cordial invitation for fungi to make their way into the foot and cause infection.

Physical injury is another major possibility. Flip-flops don’t offer any arch support or cushioning and shock absorption for the feet and legs. Without the support, your foot and toe muscles work extra hard to propel you through the gait cycle. That muscle overuse can yield everything from tendonitis and leg aches and pains to plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendon pain, and even long-term shin splints.

Other reasons not to wear flip-flops include:

Becoming more susceptible to bug bites, cancer-causing sun overexposure, and hammertoes. Google "hammertoes" and you'll see what I mean.

The Mistress will not rest until all Crocs and flip-flops have been swept from view.

The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys

The Mistress had a sex dream about David Bowie last night, one month after his passing into the stardust.



This is the sixth (sexth?) time I've dreamed about him since January 10th.

We didn't make love just once. Oh, nooooo. Four times over the course of one dream. And it was FABULOUS.

In the final scene, I was chatting to a woman when I spotted David returning for the night from the Ziggy Stardust Tour. I told her, "I gotta go. David's back from his performance and I've got to fuck him while he's still wearing his high heels!"

Because The Mistress loves a man who can carry off a pair of high heeled boots or shoes.









Don't you?

Sorry, No Uggs

A coffee shop in London, England has raised controversy with this sign...



We here at Infomaniac applaud their decision to ban ugly footwear and encourage them to do the same with Crocs.

Is there anything else you'd like to see banned from coffee shops?

Winter

A reminder.

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The winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere begins on Sunday, December 21st at 6:03 p.m. EST.

Filthy Friday

If the shoe fits...

Mr. Peenee Has Fallen and He Can't Get Up

[via]

The Secret Language of Ice Skates

You’ve probably seen them in your city…shoes hanging from telephone wires and power lines…



Mistress MJ understood it to mean that you could buy drugs in that area. However, various theories abound, as you can read here.

Mistress MJ was walking the streets of Montreal recently, minding her own business, when she spotted a pair of ice skates hanging above…



What could it mean?

Mock-Croc / Croc-Moc / What the Fock

Mistress MJ is in such a state of shock that she doesn’t know what to call this footwear abomination…



The Mock-Croc? The Croc-Moc?

The ever-delightful Mitzi sent me a link to an article that describes these mock loafers as a diabolical hybrid of the rubbery ‘Croc’-style clog.

The article goes on to say…

At their worst, the shoes resemble orthopedic foot supports, at best, an approximation of a moccasin — complete with breathing holes, jaunty clashing laces and an insole impregnated with a summery ‘citrus scent’.

And now if you’ll excuse me, Mistress MJ needs to lie down on her fainting chaise in a darkened room with a cold compress.

A Shot of Saturday Night on Monday Morning

Maybe your Monday mornings need a shot of Saturday night.

With Dexter shoes…

[via]
Source: Ebony magazine. September, 1973.


Or Flagg Bros....

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We Three Queens

[thanks, Thombeau!]

Gal about Town

No time for chit-chat today, Bitches.

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While Mistress MJ is away, you can get cracking on those neighbourhood photos.

Filthy Friday

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Come on, say it with me...

"CLICK TO ENLARGE!"

Winner of the Fave Shoes Photo Competition!

Congratulations to Kelly Red and her pretty Pradas…

(click photo for maximum footwear fabulosity)

Kelly says, “I saw these shoes and fell in love, I think they are the most beautiful shoes I've ever seen: Prada Obi mule, circa 2001. I came home and told my husband about them, but they were too expensive. 3 days later he comes home with a present and inside were the shoes! I say thank you thank you, but I don't really live the lifestyle to justify wearing these shoes! He says, wear them just for me. So there you go, beautiful shoes that have never gone public, but they have gone to a party! :D”

Kelly, you win a copy of “My Favorite Shoes: True Stories from Around the World”…

What they’re saying about Kelly Red’s shoes…

But then I scrolled further and discovered the couture-like obi-ness of Kelly Red's heels. I gasped, clutched at my pearls and fainted dead-away. She's got my first prize vote!
-Michael Guy

kelly red has the best F.... me shoes there...hands down...gets my vote...
-Mermaid Gallery

I want to borrow them for next Halloween; hope they're size 11C.
-TB

Prada is made for only one thing....CHEATIN'
-Wally

Gorgeous shoes on that girl! Hot!
-CyberPete

I'm terribly jealous of Kelly Red's extremely beautiful Prada's.
-Jill

Shoes like that, I'd throw a party just to wear them!
-Roses

And congratulations to AyeM8y, Mitzi and Mago who all TIED for First Runner-Up:

AYEM8Y:

I bought these 60's silver glitter pumps with a Lucite heel way back in 1983. And I can still fit into them. I like to wear them with my sarong for special occasions like pool parties, personal appearances, backyard barbecues, operas, orgies, weddings and graduations.


MITZI:

MAGO:

Nice colourful footwear. Made more than thirty years ago by my mother, using remains of a jeans I wore in school once. And of course inked them. Actually these are socks. The soles were made from strong ropes, knotted or tied in a kind of frame. On this the jeans textile stuff was put. Into this was put in a knitted sock patted with wooly stuff. These kind of socks were used by children, sometimes grown ups too, in wooden shoes. Or, if the sole was made from straw and thus stronger, larger and higher, they were worn outside the house. The small sole from rope is good for inside the house. A bit like espadrillas, Franconian edition. I should get rid of them, but still can't.

A huge thank you to EVERYONE who participated in our Fave Shoes Photo Competition.

You’re ALL fabulous!

Choose Your Fave Shoes!

It’s time to vote for YOUR favourite pair of shoes here at the Fave Shoes Photo Competition.

Many of these photos can be clicked to enlarge.

Be sure to read the stories that go with the shoes, underneath each photo.

HAYWARD:

What do I look for in a shoe? Endurance.
This hard-working pair from Frederick's of Hollywood is a must have for the lady with an active lifestyle. Here they are in full action and the heel did not break. Not even in the sweltering heat of a New Orleans summer. Pussy Pink sells out fast so I was lucky to get my hands on these.


BOXER:

My rubber cowboys boots are perfect for the rain soaked Pacific Northwest. I bought these in Blue Ridge, GA during Blog Fest 2010 and did not have room in carry on to haul these home, but I’m glad I did.


MITZI:

(click to read)


NURSEMYRA:

I saw these boots and a matching corset at an auction a few years back, put in an absentee bid but it wasn't enough and they got passed in. Went back the following week and they had been moved to the "sale" section so I bought them for $5.00 less than my original bid. I can't walk around in them for long and if I wear the corset I can't sit down at all so they're destined never to be seen together.


NORMADESMOND:

For a brief and fleeting moment, norma got a bit edgy back in the 1980s. Disco and it's prettiness made the way for the darker, sinister new wave/punk trend. of course, that all became as pretty as disco. The name of the store is lost in a sea that was once called memory, but it was at the corner of Newbury and Gloucester Streets in Boston. These cockroach killers can get into any corner or all the way up someone's ass, if need be.


MISS SCARLET:

Crikey... now I feel like I'm a contortionist!
Anyhow, these are my favourite boots. They are not designer and possibly not that special, but they have been worn for several pantomimes. They are very good pantomime boots. I wore them when I starred as Humpty Dumpty and I also wore them when I was a pirate hag called Freda. They are 6 years old and have many happy memories attached to them... I even wore them to Cafe C at New Year. They are black suede kitten heeled... and I can run very fast in them. I am not good in very high heels as I tend to fall over.


MAGO:

Nice colourful footwear. Made more than thirty years ago by my mother, using remains of a jeans I wore in school once. And of course inked them. Actually these are socks. The soles were made from strong ropes, knotted or tied in a kind of frame. On this the jeans textile stuff was put. Into this was put in a knitted sock patted with wooly stuff. These kind of socks were used by children, sometimes grown ups too, in wooden shoes. Or, if the sole was made from straw and thus stronger, larger and higher, they were worn outside the house. The small sole from rope is good for inside the house. A bit like espadrillas, Franconian edition. I should get rid of them, but still can't.


WALLY:

I really don't wear any shoes, I am a wee bit infamous for it... (much like Isadora Duncan)
When I am not barefoot I wear leather slaps (what yankees call flip-flops, even though flip-flops are just a cheap rubber American variety of tongs (slaps.))
Wolverine work-boots, stinky gardening sneakers, or Cs
I sent along a picture of my dress boots, I keep them in the parlor, up high, on display...
I only ever wear them for weddings and funerals...
But seeing as how I cannot be wedded in the country of my birth & blood; I do not attend weddings....
I seldom need to attend funerals as I generally know when a person is going to die soon; I prefer to spend time with those when they still have breath...
So, there my dress shoes sit, up high, on a gilded shelf, in the red room, hoping never to be donned, ever again.


UTE:

These are the my faves atm. A pair called, "Runway". Luckily, I have yet to fall arse over tit in them. But there is still time. $50.00. Can you believe it?!


JILL:

After tightening the purse straps, these were the last pair of expensive shoes I've purchased...last year actually. March or May 2010. San Antonio, for the Mrs Texas pageant...no, I wasn't in it. First Neimans I'd seen since moving out to the desert. I went hog-wild. Snapped these up in less than 5 minutes and now I wear them everywhere, with everything.


XL:

These are my LL Bean Boots. Comfortable. Waterproof. Warm. Ugly.Most often worn in the happy coincidence of attending rainy football games in the Fall.


KELLY RED:

I saw these shoes and fell in love, I think they are the most beautiful shoes I've ever seen: Prada Obi mule, circa 2001. I came home and told my husband about them, but they were too expensive. 3 days later he comes home with a present and inside were the shoes! I say thank you thank you, but I don't really live the lifestyle to justify wearing these shoes! He says, wear them just for me. So there you go, beautiful shoes that have never gone public, but they have gone to a party! :D


CYBERPETE:

These are a recent purchase because I need something airy for the summer. They are strappy wedges and they were on sale. They don't have the same memories as the pink pumps I wore for the Freakin Green Elf Shorts competition but they are quite comfortable and I rarely do comfy. Could run a marathon in these (if I was able to run a marathon that is). I wish I could afford Louboutin and Blahnik but until then..


ROSES:

I've been looking for a pair like these for over 2 years, when I saw them it was love at first sight.Funnily enough, when I wear them to work, I don't get any shit from the guys. They are suddenly very obedient. I wonder why? hmmm....


AYEM8Y (MEAN DIRTY PIRATE):

I bought these 60's silver glitter pumps with a Lucite heel way back in 1983. And I can still fit into them. I like to wear them with my sarong for special occasions like pool parties, personal appearances, backyard barbecues, operas, orgies, weddings and graduations.


That’s it, Bitches!

You vote and we’ll tally up the results in a new post later this week.

NOTE: The voting deadline is THURSDAY, APRIL 21 at 9 am EDT.

(If you’re in the UK, that’s 2:00 pm on Thursday.)

The rest of you can use the World Clock to figure out your deadline.

Shoe Selection

Mistress MJ ponders the shoe selections sent in to the Fave Shoes Photo Competition…

Unable to decide on a fave photo, Mistress MJ will be asking for your help on deciding your fave pair of shoes.

Shoe photos will be posted early this week.

Stay tuned.