Salomon

the yellow is sharper in real life. I love saloman a lot. It is so comfy and functional. moreover, they don't use shoe strings but a 'minimalist, convenient & strong ... patented Quickfit one-pull lacking system' which 'ensures a secure & customized fit'.

Source: http://www.salomonsports.com/hk/aboutSalomon.aspx

Salomon was born in 1947 in the heart of the French Alps and the birthplace of modern alpinism. Driven by passion for skiing and design innovation, Francois Salomon and his son George designed and perfected many of the first modern ski bindings. During the following 60 years, Salomon's commitment to innovative design and passion for mountain sports created a vast range of revolutionary new concepts in bindings, boots, skis and apparel for both alpine and nordic skiing and brought innovative solutions to footwear, apparel and equipment for snowboarding, adventure racing, mountaineering, and many other sports.

Today, Salomon products are sold in over 160 countries and the brand is a global icon. Through performance driven design, Salomon delivers innovation and progression to mountain sports; converting new ideas into action and expanding the limits of possibility. Salomon's heritage, culture, and commitment are tied together by one simple concept: the world's leading mountain people creating the world's leading mountain product.

Inventing the Future of Mountain Sports since 1947

Salomon is part of the Amer Sports family of brands. The world's leading sports equipment company, Amer Sports' major brands include Salomon, Wilson, Atomic, Suunto, and Precor. Amer Sports offers technically advanced equipment and products that improve the performance of active sports participants. The Group's business is balanced by its broad portfolio of sports and presence in all major markets.

Superstar

These were bought at Shoe Box... as they are kid's size, they only cost me $245!!! when i wear them, i feel like bunny rabbit with such big feet... :)

another sleak ones

These were brought in germany during my mar trip there. The outlet there is huge, but it is in the middle of no where, and it closes at 20:00, so i had little time to shop there. originally i wanted to buy some Y3 and stella mccartney, but they were really 買唔落手 because of the misalignment among design, material, and price.

my first adidas

This is my first adidas, at least is the first adidas i paid.

mi adidas

it's been an experience, and quite embarassing to do the fitting in the middle of the shop floor.

Source: http://www.adidas.com/products/miadidas/content/container.asp?strCountry_adidascom=us

1. mi fit: they will measure the exact length and width of your feet to determine your unique features. (溫馨提示: don't wear socks with holes...)

2. mi performance: they dynamic footscan system measures the weight distribution of your feet, and our experts then work with you to determine the best materials and features of your new mi adidas shoe, to fit your personality as well as your needs.

-> this is when i need to 跳火圈, pretend to run and first have my right foot step on a 1 feet x 1 feet electronic board to capture my weight distribution and then second with my left foot. Trust me, it is not easy to step squarely on the middle of the board.

3. mi design: finish your shoes by choosing the color, trim and personal embroidery.

so here they are my pompom shoes... :)

Bottega Veneta

Bottega Veneta is the leader in luxury fashion best known for its signature leather goods, including handbags, luggage and leather wallets. Surprisingly, their shoes are really nice, too.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bottega_Veneta

Founded in the early 1960's, Bottega Veneta is a manufacturer of consumer goods, producing primarily men's and women's ready-to-wear clothing, small leather goods, and exclusive home items. The company is reputed for quality and exclusivity and its famed signature Intrecciato Line. The company merged with Gucci Group in July 2001.

Bottega Veneta was launched by Vittorio and Laura Moltedo in 1966. It developed as a family business of luxury leather accessories in Vicenza, near Venice.Today it designs both men's and women's ready-to-wear line. Bottega is a timeless signature brand. It is also known for not putting its label or any logos on goods.

German-born Tomas Maier took the helm in 2001 and revived the flagging brand by injecting a more modern feel and reworking the traditional woven leather signature.

At $3,000 per bag, the Bottega handbag boasts classic clean lines, the softest leathers, and a classic palette rather than trend-driven designs. Bottega is most known for its hand-woven leather bags, belts, and shoes. Maier's ready-to-wear women's line posses the same timeless, ultra-luxurious look.

-> indeed i found a jacket really cool, but i have to control my shopping spree... :P

J.M. Weston (2)

i call them lego shoes... i tried them on for over five times (while i was waiting for others such as k and pd to decide what shoes to buy), and i couldn't help smiling and feeling happy wearing them...

They are not my usual style: my usual style is one tone, plain colours, mostly dark ones... these are really exception...

J.M. Weston (1)

How well-known is J.M. Weston? How many people know about J.M. Weston? I cannot tell. It is not LV or Gucci or Ferragamo, but you know it when you see it... they are really good shoes. These are shoes to keep.

J.M. Weston Travel Book 2006

Since its origin, J.M. Weston has always been an independent family business.

The company has been producing its shoes and accessories in its own factory in Limoges since it was founded in 1891. J. M. Weston is the only shoemaker with a sole leather tannery, an oasis of tradition where the ancient art of vegetable tanning is practiced.

Since 2000, new stores have opened each year in major capitals including Brussels, London, Moscow, Tokyo and HK.

Craftsmanship

J.M. Weston shoes originate from a manufacturing tradition dating back over one hundred years. Since its origins, they have been made by hand, respecting high quality values.

The soles

In its tannery, J.M. Western works its soles using exclusively vegetable tanners and tree bark. The tanning of leather is refined for twelve months in pits dug in the ground. This procedure ensures the amterial's strength. The absence of chemical products is also a guarantee of well-being and comfort for the foot.

The skins

J.M. Weston comfirms the selection of its materials. Also, only 3% of the skins proposed are retained for the shoe's upper. The master cutter, in turn, keeps the finest parts of each skin.

The assembly

J.M. Weston manufactures its models respecting traditional Goodyear assembly. This type of assembly, entirely sewn, enables the maintenance of the shoe and facilitates the reassembly of the sole.

The comfort

With a unique choice in the world of three and seven widths for each half-size, .M. Weston offers a shoe fitting precision described as half-size. In the shops, measuring is always carried out by means of a pedimeter, in line with trade practices.

Spirit

Simple and sharp elegance is the common thread throughout J.M. Weston's designs.

http://www.jmweston.com/

Worldly possession - S for Shoes

stillettos, short boots, long boots, no heels, medium heels, high heels, wingtips, loafers, runners, sandals...

round head, pointed head, toe-showing, toe-hiding, heel-showing, heel-hiding...

black, charcoal, white, brown, burgundy, green, red, beige, 4-tone...

leather, leather (suede), leather (snake), leather (calf)... & sport shoe materials...

per the conversation with k, we are more willing to pay more/premium for nice shoes than nice clothes.