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I’m not really surprised if someone of the opposite sex owns a closet full of…shoes! Who wouldn’t love to be Carrie Bradshaw — gent’s version with a teeming collection of nothing but awesome shoes? It wouldn’t hurt if you’re caught sneaking in a cool new pair of LEs into your secret stash filled with sneaks of all styles and editions. Pretty much, most chicks dig it.

As for girls, whilst he digs owning tons of pairs of sneakers like collecting battle cards, your man needs to own something leathery that he could use during business days at work.

Traffic Footwear has its stylish collection of streamlined leather boots that are perfect for almost any kind of outfit — whether it is casual, trendy and even formal. You can either match them with your distressed denims or with your gunmetal black slacks.

Here are my personal picks for Traffic Boots’ current line:

Cambie – Php 4,499

This pair of  oxford-style booties exudes a bit of a laidback vibe with its two-toned colour in brown-black. Perfect for street wear.

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It’s been a while since I bought a pair of shoes, so I recently got myself a quaint pair of these PAEZ lovelies.

Made in Argentina, PAEZ is mainly inspired by the Alpargata (or commonly known as Espadrilles), which is a kind of shoes donned by South American gauchos.

Each shoe is made from a soft Argentine canvas and features a cushioned leather insole and a high quality EVA rubber sole. The centre elastic panel insures ultimate comfort and a great fit.  It’s 100% handmade, born and raised in Argentina. – PAEZ

I’m in dire need of comfy footwear since I love to do lots of walking. I was supposed to get a pair of TOMS months ago, but the colours I wanted were out-of-stock. Lately, I even find it hard to pass by a store, so my craving for TOMS slowly dwindled until it disappeared.

Then, I stumbled upon a friend’s webstore, who sells different stuff from apparel to footwear, and found out that he sells something as comfy as TOMS at a much lesser price. I thought about trying out a pair first, ordered from his store, and waited for my package to arrive.

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I considered running as my new everyday sport that I even bought a pair of trainers and running clothes just to get me started, but to no avail (which isn’t much of a surprise ). I ended up doing Bikram Yoga for a couple of months, which was a tedious yet worthwhile experience!

Last Friday, I went to Merrell Barefoot launch, since barefoot running piqued my curiosity.

Merrell Barefoot unveiled at Market! Market (sorry using a crappy mobile device since I left my cam at home )

Up-close shot on the shoes

So what’s all the fuss about barefoot running? Well, it’s the same thing as your old textbook says so about running, except that runners don minimalist “barely there” shoes or nothing at all! Barefoot shoes should be lightweight yet protective enough to give wearers a better feel of the terrain and surroundings whilst improving balance and flexibility. You can go to Barefoot Running Philippines Facebook page for more info.

Merrell partnered with Vibram^® to produce the Barefoot Collection especially made for outdoor activity. The shoes are really lightweight and flexible yet stylish. It claims to strengthen the feet and legs, realigns poster and stimulates the senses.

This new footwear style helps create a more natural stride because it encourages a forward momentum and mid-foot landing. It also provides a lower impact and an aligned and effortless gait. The Merrell Barefoot Collection is designed to stimulate different muscles, strengthen the core, and improve agility.  - Merrell

Merrell Barefoot Collection is available for both men and women.

Men’s

Trail Glove

Smoke/Yellow

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