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KORK-EASE, VINTAGE SHOE COMPANY, WALK-OVER Fall 2013 Women's + Men's Shoes

Midtown/NYC Our go to ankle boots we wear when wanting the height, to look stylish---and when we know we're going to be on our feet all day---that includes hauling it up/down subways steps (read-stabile)...are Kork-Ease Marlo boots... MARLO Boots $255 Founded back in 1953-in Brooklyn-now the hip borough---with the iconic lightweight original cork wedge sandal---Kork-ease is poised to be the hip shoe brand for heel lovers who need to be mobile. autumnal tones including nice blue---polished full grain leather ---Harper $175 solid leather, pull-on tabs...mid calf boot slim, trim-elegant-in black There are a slew of new styles for Fall 2013---including mules, boots, clogs with stylish twists, lace-ups  oxfords, and knee high boots-all in rich leathers great neutral tones, and spongy/springy insoles that pass the urban test. Plus---luxe leathers include wrapped heels---something we usually only see in higher priced shoes. Paulette $195 adjustable ankle strap...

BORN CROWN, BORN, KORK-ESE, VINTAGE, WALK-OVER ISOLÁ, SÖFTT Shoes-Spring 2013

Midtown, NYC words/images Judith Ecochard MEDIA PREVIEW H.H. Brown's spacious midtown showroom---staged a media preview for the Spring 2013 collections of its brands: BORN CROWN, BORN, KORK-ESE, VINTAGE, WALK-OVER ISOLÁ, SÖFTT-women's and men's footwear. Defined by style and comfort---the women's looks featured a wide assortment wedges in pastels-with a metallic sheen leather uppers,  embossed leather strappy heels and flats in animal and reptile prints, chunky heels with wooden blocks, an assortment of ballets flats, and work worthy pumps. Men-as always get the classic lace-up but with a fresh dose of color-often via contrasting outsoles. Highlights: BORN CRWN Caity-metal sheen finishes-wedge with cushioning footbed Stowaway flats...sweet round toes ballet style flexible-great packer-uppers colorful embossed python uppers for a host of shoes-like the Cassady Wedge Gloria slie in the moddle with pretty leather flower detail ...