CitySlips…………
For a woman, I have a very small shoe collection. And it isn’t because I don’t like shoes. I LOVE shoes, boots, and sandals! The problem is that they don’t always love me back! It never seems to fail that as I am reaching for that pair of beautiful, sexy, 4 inch stilettos there is my inside voice asking me “is it practical???” Of course we all know they aren’t practical, (and not that it has ever stopped me!) but as soon as I envision myself having to walk cross-town in them because I can’t find a cab, they go back on the shelf! Nothing against “taxi” shoes, I have several. However, I’d say I still need to do some serious foot work to get to or from where ever I am going. It isn’t pretty! Lots of discomfort, blisters and throbbing feet! There are also times that carrying another pair of flats or bulky sneakers is not an option!
We all know the pain associated with wearing those heels. While attending Shecky’s Beauty Night Out last night (in my sensible boots no less!) I came across a fabulous solution to help me fully embrace my inner “killer” heel cravings! FUNK-tional Footwear and their brilliant portable footwear lines CitySlips and AfterSoles. They are lightweight, (weighing in at 2 ounces) compact and portable roll up ballet flats, one with a durable heel to wear on city streets. They roll up and can fit into the tiniest clutches. They also come with an expandable travel bag, perfect for carrying home those skyscraper stilettos home in.
CitySlips (www.cityslips.com) were created by two very entrepreneurial NYU students, Susie Levitt and Katie Shea. These two fashonistas are also 5’2”, and very familiar with the pain caused by high heels. Classes, internships, daily life, and NYC nightlife led to painful, aching arches. Unwilling to sacrifice the femine touch and the confidence that their towering heels gave them, they knew there had to be a better way to undertake their daily city life. When scouring the market for “emergency footwear” products left them empty handed, they used an online platform called Alibaba.com to manufacture their own. With savings of $10,000, and by juggling classroom papers and corporate term sheets throughout their senior year, they brought their product to market in June 2009.
These “back-up flats” promise comfort, portability and casual luxury for the overworked feet of everyday women, both urban and suburban! They have been tested on the harsh pavements of NYC streets and are the perfect work or travel bag companion. There will no longer be a need to sacrifice fashion for comfort. They are also perfect for home, office, gifts, wedding, travel, nightclubs, dancing, commuting, and maternity and any time tired feet need a break. Retailing at under $30 at Neiman Marcus and Dillard’s nationally, (as well as on their site) not only can you get them for your BFF’s, you can also get a pair for yourself!
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