If there’s one thing you can say about fashion that is true now, that was true a hundred years ago, and will be true a hundred years from now, it’s this- fashion is ALWAYS changing. There are always new trends coming onto the scene. There are always old trends launching a comeback. There is always a new designer hitting the scene, ready to shake things up. If there is one constant in fashion it’s CHANGE.
While this can be frustrating for those people who would rather not think about it or spend too much time updating their look every season, the fact of the matter is such apathy isn’t going to change things one bit. Plus, it’s not that hard and it doesn’t take that long to stay up on what’s going on in the fashion world and to update your look just enough to stay on top of things.
Read on and learn some of the big trends occurring in shoes for 2011.
Shoes with Buckles
We’re not talking about leprechaun fashions here when we’re talking about buckled shoes. In 2011, we’re seeing a lot of shoes that are featuring a LOT of buckles running up and down the side and along the front of the design. In fact, it’s easy to feel like the more buckles on your shoes in 2011, the more fashionable you’ll be. Buckles can work both casually and formally, and can be worn on both tall shoes and short shoes that hit just above your ankle.
Chunky Platform Shoes and Chunky Heels
While they don’t provide the same drop-dead sexiness as stiletto heels, chunky heels are coming in strong this year. While there are plenty of women who are still risking life and limb with heels the circumference of a syringe, at the end of the day most women like a little more safety and security with their heels and are opting for a considerably more stable base at the back of their shoe. This also accounts for the resurgent popularity of wedges this year, whose practicality insures that they will never go out of style.
Boots, Boots, Boots
Of course, boots are another trend that will never go out of style, but they are all over the fashion world for 2011. And there isn’t any one style of boot that’s taking over, the top designers are all coming out with a wide variety of shapes and styles. One huge trend in boots this year are furry boots. Whether that simply means a small fur accent along the stitching or whether that means wearing boots that look like small dogs, fur is back in a big way.
Thigh High boots are also being worn again by the most fashionable women out there, who are reclaiming these staples with a vengeance. Of course, not all popular boots for the year are so dramatic, as hiking boots are also making a huge comeback for the more practical-minded fashion followers out there. Don’t let the above list intimidate you. At the end of the day, there are a few things that will stand up to any changes in the fashion world- comfort, sturdiness, and affordability.
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While Hush Puppies UK originally launched as a relatively limited line of pigskin shoes, they’ve grown and expanded exponentially over the last 5 decades. Their brand now encompasses a wide variety of different makes and models of shoe, all bearing the brand’s distinctive focus on comfort and practicality above all other considerations. Read on to learn about some of the more common and popular lines within this venerable brand.
Modern Sporty Styles
Men are also able to select from Hush Puppy UK’s line of black label shoes, composed of boat shoes and other high-class sporty footwear. Both men and women love the company’s line of sandals, which are perfect for vacations or for simply wearing around the neighborhood during the summer months. The company has even kept up admirably with recent trends, and has begun to design and manufacture what they call the body shoe. This is Hush Puppy’s salvo into the market of so-called “exercise shoes” designed to engage more muscular activity while you walk, firming and toning your legs.
From their classic 1958 collection to their cutting-edge body shoe, Hush Puppy is a company that can provide anyone with the right shoe for the style and function that they desire.
The 1958 Collection
For starters, Hush Puppy continues to offer what they call their 1958 collection. This encompasses the brand’s most classic and recognizable line, devoted to recreating and making available the fashions that launched the company back in 1958. These shoes can be accurately called the first functional casual shoes ever invented. They look great, they are practical in a wide variety of seasons, and most of all- they are incredibly comfortable!
Casuals & Formals
Hush Puppy takes this emphasis on comfort even further with their casuals collection, for both men and women. These shoes are more modern, and are constructed to be the most comfortable durable shoes out there on the market. In contrast, Hush Puppy also offers a line of dress shoes for both men and women. For women, their dress collection includes everything from wedges to gladiator strap sandals- from black flats to gold high heels. Men’s dress shoes feature classic American formal style, from slip-ons to dress boots to traditional lace ups. While their dress line is considerably more formal than their other lines, they still contain the same functional and comfortable style that has made Hush Puppy such a successful brand.
Waterproof Boots
On the other side of the spectrum, Hush Puppy UK also offers a popular and functional line of boots. While some of their boots are a little on the dressy side (especially for women) overall their boots are designed and constructed to stand the test of time. This should come as no surprise to anyone with an understanding of the company’s history. The Hush Puppy brand was launched as a way of using pigskin, traditionally used in Army boots, for more casual and civilian friendly clothes. The company’s origins in military designs is well displayed by quite a number of their sturdy boots. In addition, they also offer a full line of waterproof shoes for men.
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If you’re a woman, than what I’m about to say probably isn’t going to sound that controversial. If you’re a man, than go ahead and ask your female friends if the following statement makes sense.
If you’re not careful, you can spend a LOT on Hush Puppy footwear. How many jokes are there about women who go deep into credit card debt feeding their obsession with flats and high heels? How many times have you opened up your girlfriend or wife’s closet and worried that their stack of shoes was going to topple over and bury you?
Of course, expensive footwear isn’t solely a problem that women have to contend with. After all, how many men like to pay more than they have to for anything? In a lot of ways, men are just as obsessed with always finding the best deal and getting the best discount on purchases as women are with collecting a massive personal stash of footwear. It should be pretty clear then that both men and women would do well learning where they can find the best deals in footwear.
Avoid UK Boutiques and Designer Stores
First things first- you should never go to a UK designer shoe store to get your hush puppy footwear. You should never get your footwear from any kind of boutique or high-end fashion store. These stores do tend to sell high-quality footwear, but they also are going to charge you an arm and a leg for them. This is unnecessary, especially since you can pretty much always find a better deal on the same exact shoes elsewhere. There’s an old saying among practiced shoppers that you should “never pay retail”. Keep this in mind.
Frequent Hush Puppy Shoe Depots
Most people who are wise enough to know not to go looking for their footwear in the boutiques and UK high-end stores know that they can usually find the same exact shoe, or something just like it, for a lot less at one of the bargain shoe stores. This are big depots like DSW that resell brand name shoes at deep discounts. It’s pretty common to find high quality shoes for at least 20% off right from the start, but these stores often have well stocked sales racks that will take another 10-80% off their footwear. You read that right. You can get up to 80% off their already discounted prices if you find the shoe you want in their clearance section! With that in mind, it should be clear why there’s no reason to ever pay retail.
Always Look Online
Of course, the real savvy shoppers know that the best deals are always found online. While that can mean simply shopping around online to see when and where the best sales are occurring, or Googling the stores you like to find a great coupon, more often than not you’ll save the most money by actually ordering your shoes online. There are plenty of great online shoe stores where you can receive HUGE discounts off of high quality brand name shoes, and have them delivered right to your door.
Many people have started to order shoes online, but some people are still a little wary about it for one big reason- they like to try shoes on before buying. This is sensible, as everyone knows shoe sizes aren’t standard. But by trying on a shoe in store and then finding it online, you get past this problem. Plus, most online shoe retailers offer free shipping on returns to make sure that you get the shoe you want, in the size that fits you best.
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Hush Puppies is one of the oldest and most popular shoe brands on the market today. While it’s a distinctly American shoe in terms of style and construction, that hasn’t stopped it from being distributed in over 120 different countries around the world. In fact, if anything its place in classic American casual wear is likely the REASON why these shoes are so popular the world around. There are many, many top selling shoes in the Hush Puppy line, but here are some popular models presently available.
Hush Puppies Women’s Sonnet Slip On
While Hush Puppies are sometimes thought of primarily as Men’s shoes, that’s nothing more than a common misconception. They have an incredibly diverse and vital line of shoes for Women, and some of their top selling models are for the fairer sex- such as their Sonnet Slip On.
This shoe comes in a variety of different colors and is designed to make you look good while keeping your foot as comfortable as possible. Unlike some of the other Hush Puppy shoes for women, the Sonnet Slip On is totally femme in its styling, without sacrificing the durable sole that this casual brand is known for.
Hush Puppies Men’s Gus Oxford
Constructed from leather and rubber to maximize both comfort and flexibility, the Hush Puppy Gus Oxford is a staple of men modern men. Whether you are going to be active in these shoes (from long walks to athletics) or if you’re simply going to putter around the house, these shoes have you covered.
The Gus Oxford was designed utilizing what’s called the ZeroG system, which provides 2 important features for this shoe- it contains a high level of shock absorption and it is about four times lighter than comparable shoes from the competition. This is one of the lightest and most comfortable casual shoes out there, without sacrificing any functionality.
Hush Puppies Men’s Leverage Slip-On
It’s hard to talk about a list of top-selling casual shoes without featuring at least one slip-on shoe. At the end of the day, both literally and figuratively, nothing says “casual comfort” like a slip on shoe. This particular model features the same ZeroG system to ensure that it provides the maximum level of comfort and functionality without resulting in a bulky or heavy shoe. Wrapped in attractive and waterproof leather, there are few casual activities that the Leverage Slip-On isn’t appropriate for.
The 1958 Collection
It’s impossible to talk about best-selling Hush Puppy shoes without talking about the line that started it all. The Hush Puppy brand was immensely popular almost from the beginning, when they were first introduced in 1958. That line of shoes is still available today, over 50 years later, through Hush Puppy’s throwback 1958 collection.
Hush Puppy represents one of the top selling shoe lines of all time. There are few other popular, top-selling show brands still around today that can claim the same longevity and popularity that Hush Puppy has enjoyed for decades.
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