So it has been a while since I have been firmly atop my high horse, but given that shoes are major obsession for me, I take major exception to this hideous phenomenen.
Camper has never been the height of cool, as for as I am concerned. They’re targeted at short women with lesbian tendencies, unconventional haircuts and a penchant for finger knitting. They drink soy milk. As for the gents, well they’re usually the type who will be wearing poo-green knitwear with corduroy—navy blue, brown or poo green—trousers, a spooky mirror image of their gender-neutral girlfriends. In summer they sport Birkenstocks.
In an attempt to reach a different audience, the Spanish brand has enlisted the services of Belgian designer, Veronique Branquinho to design a line for for men. Sure, they have a certain design aesthetic, however, what on earth is going on with the heel of the upper? A convertible shoe that can become a mule? Ugh.
I remember as a child being chastised by mother if I so much as stepped on the heel of my school shoes and since then, have derided anyone who has ever actively condoned this practice. It is sloppy behaviour and far worse that it’s considered a design feature. Don’t be lazy—use a shoe horn!
(via KN | Kitsune Noir)
BloggerUser
2 years ago
I understand your point about how mules are lazy – I would never do that wiht my own shoes, they would be damaged forever – but in that case, is it not just a case of providing two options, two designs with one shoes? Clever or lazy? Clazy?
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Agony Uncle
2 years ago
It’s non-negotiable. Men should never wear mules. Period. Spa sandals and house slippers tread a very fine line.