Being Bernard-Henri Levy Nov 6, 2009
And so I remove my loafers and heave a foot onto the counter, wiggle my toes deliciously, knock over a painfully hot cup of tea, and hop out. There comes a time when responsible intellectuals must take a stand for liberal values, no matter the price. (The American Conservative)
Nasty shoe for nasty times Nov 5, 2009
My second was a pair of greasy leather tasseled loafers, which were a great disappointment because they were ill fitting and looked ridiculous. Docs were developed by Dr Klaus Martens in Germany after World War II. He injured his ankle and designed an air-padded sole for extra comfort. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Echoes of Harry Kalas abound for Phils at Series Nov 2, 2009
Batboy Phil Sheraton hangs up the signature blazer and loafers worn by Philadelphia Phillies' broadcaster Harry Kalas in the team's dugout before Game 3 of the Major League Baseball World Series Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, in Philadelphia ... The always stylin' J-Roll plans to put on a powder blue blazer and white loafers. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Podesta Bash Lures High-Profile Democrats Oct 25, 2009
A parade of women and men wearing cherry red loafers and berry pumps converged at the National Museum of Women in the Arts on Friday night, all in the name of Democratic powerbroker Tony Podesta's 65th birthday. Guests were encouraged to don red shoes for the fete, a riff on Podesta's penchant for wearing red loafers. (Roll Call)
SA's best-dressed man Oct 20, 2009
Roll them up, slip on some loafers and a nice quirky shirt ... Aviators and loafers. (iAfrica.com)
Ready for any occasion Sep 15, 2009
"You'll get several seasons of wear out of them. Men should spend money on a nice pair of loafers with a sturdy sole, because they last.". Women also need to have a well-made, versatile leather bag -- one that goes from day to night and dressy to casual. (CNN)
Free swim Sunday Sep 14, 2009
been meaning to ask you as what I would call a liberal Republican, though I know the PC term is moderate Republican, what do you make of the potential candidacy of Light in the Loafers Pink Elephant. K chak I couldn t agree with you more. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Janet Jackson Opens Up About Losing Michael Sep 10, 2009
"His penny loafers would have huge holes in the bottom.". She recalls the joy of making the 1995 music video "Scream" with her brother. (ABC News)
Getting In The Way Aug 7, 2009
Demi - I have on loafers today. East Point's Own. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Taiwan love hotel perfect for traveler with bike Jul 30, 2009
He looked like a Taiwanese gangster, with permed hair, black suit and pointy knockoff Italian loafers. It was 5:30 a.m. and he was renting a room for a few hours with a woman in a leather mini skirt, fishnet stockings and the longest false eyelashes I've ever seen. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Fashion for frequent fliers Jul 24, 2009
Berlin also suggests that men invest in a pair of driving moccasins or loafers, which are more comfortable than traditional lace-up oxfords ... But remember: Wearing loafers sans socks is the only way to go. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Einstein's Feet Jul 17, 2009
The academics bought their desert boots and penny loafers there, and when Princeton's many Nobel prizewinners over the years needed patent-leather shoes for the ceremony in Stockholm, they visited Hulit's too. Physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer was known to browse through the Florsheims. (Time.com)
Jackson had undeniable influence Jul 15, 2009
Those who sported the hair, wore the red and black jackets, the white socks, penny loafers and jeans received most of the attention from the ladies. That's one reason why I begged and pleaded to no avail with my dad to let me get in on the Michael Jackson mania that swept through my generation. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
7 ways Michael Jackson changed the world Jul 14, 2009
When the world watched him gliding like that for the first time, black loafers moving across the stage with liquid smoothness during a televised Motown Music special in 1983, no one had ever seen anything like it. How many teenagers spent how many hours dragging their stockinged feet across carpeted bedroom floors, trying to master that illusion but remaining, alas, hopelessly earthbound. (FOX61, CT)
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Needless to say, he stood out in a room full of polo shirts and penny loafers. Zorn laughs as he's telling the story, then his face grows serious. (ESPN -- Football News)
SkyMall's quirky airplane catalog profitable Jul 9, 2009
The shoes - which include sneakers, loafers and a pair fit for the boardroom - have springs in their heels to absorb shock and propel you forward, according to the manufacturer. "I thought, 'Who would want to buy these?' " Aguilera said. (AZCentral -- Business)
See the column that led to the mistrial Jul 2, 2009
Defense lawyer Michael Robb has been showing up in Circuit Judge Donald Hafele's courtroom with a pair of black tasseled Cole Haan loafers that have visible holes in both soles ... Robb scoffed at the claim over his 12-year-old loafers ... In a case this year, his courtroom opponent offered to buy him a new custom-made pair if he stopped wearing his worn-out loafers. (The Palm Beach Post)
Tourist's family says Va. vacationer became victim Jun 27, 2009
(AP) -- Swim trunks for the beach, T-shirts for the heat and a pair of new, black Prada loafers for going out. That's what Virginia limo driver Husien Shehada packed for his 5-day vacation to Miami. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Designers stick to the city next summer Jun 24, 2009
The favorite footwear is classic leather lace-ups and loafers worn strictly without socks, except at Emporio, where Armani made a point of pairing socks and shoes with shorts. Next summer marks the return of the good old tennis court sneaker, raised to new fashion heights in slithery snake skin. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Saks Chief Cuts Orders to Avoid Discounts on Stiletto Heels, Men's Suits Jun 23, 2009
Last year, retailers marked down leftover $3,795 Thom Browne suits and $520 Ferragamo loafers. This year may give way to emptier shelves, fewer brands and styles, Karabus said. (Bloomberg -- US)
Gidley Shoe Store settles into new home Jun 5, 2009
"The store and its heels, loafers and boots have waltzed north down Court Street, moving into 521 Court St., snugly between Center Court and Jinx Books. That move was a necessary one when its former home was sold after the last trustee of the estate of Gidley's long-time landlord T.J. Neukomm died."I had two choices, either to go out of business or sell Jody the business and move it," Gidley said. "I'm quite happy that we are going to be able to keep it open and that he's decided to keep the... (Fulton Sun, MO)
Many Happy Feet In Mill Valley May 29, 2009
Close inspection reveals glitter go-go boots, blue leopard-print slippers, hundreds of pointy-toed pumps, a neat line of pink cowboy boots and great mounds of dusty penny loafers, some containing pennies. In the background, a radio plays blues or the Giants game as Pirinjian chats with customers about who's headed to Europe, who's having a baby, who just bid farewell to a cherished exchange student. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Gallagher: Accelerated learning -- High school grad jumps into business ownership May 21, 2009
Beyond the length of his loafers, there's this: Michael Wright graduated Sunday afternoon. At 7 a.m. Monday he reported for work at a place where he's a partner. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Newsweek: Paulson works to rebuild his reputation May 20, 2009
He is not a Wall Street smoothie: no trophy wife (he remains married to his college sweetheart), and at Goldman he was known for wearing penny loafers, not handmade Italian shoes. He's an avid bird watcher. (MSNBC -- Business)
Rankin County: Decisive victories in Brandon, Pearl races May 20, 2009
BRANDON Butch Lee's brown loafers are pretty tattered. The Ward 6 new alderman said the condition of his shoes is the cost of canvassing the district to learn voters' concern. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Double Standard Couture May 4, 2009
Obama's supporters at the liberal Huffington Post website devoted an entire slideshow to John McCain's $520 Ferragamo loafers. CNN piled on with a feature on McCain's "well-heeled campaign." The "report" contrasted McCain's Italian footwear with Obama's "average guy" shoes. (Townhall.com)
Full-body scanners coming soon to Palm Beach International Airport? Apr 30, 2009
Must we now all loose fitting clothing in addition to loafers ... Must we now all loose fitting clothing in addition to loafers. (The Palm Beach Post)
A Black (and white) view of the world Apr 28, 2009
"I've got lots of shoes that I can trade if I need to." There you have it: We have nothing to fear, barring the lack of loafers. Lewis Black plays Toronto, April 24-26; Winnipeg, April 29; Regina, April 30; Saskatoon, May 1; Victoria, May 5; Vancouver, May 8-9; Calgary, May 12; and Edmonton, May 13. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
The duct-tape economy Apr 28, 2009
Nervous customers are turning over $25 on average to mend their tired loafers and worn-out pumps at his small shop, where business is up nearly 15 percent. "There's just fear of losing the jobs and you never know what's going to happen," said Besnilian, who has worked with his father at the store for 20 years. (Boston Globe)
Court cuts sentence for Bush shoe-thrower Apr 8, 2009
The artist was inspired by the reporter who threw both of his loafers at President Bush last month. Countdown. (MSNBC -- International)
On the wild side Apr 2, 2009
Poolside passion: Black pumps and brown loafers. There is a wide range of open- and peep-toe heels that bring on the cool factor. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
The frugal spendthrift Mar 27, 2009
I did manage to get my loafers polished to good-as-new condition for $8 at Penny Loafers Shoe Shine Co., in the basement of the Royal York Hotel and the oldest such place in the country. I felt as good as I looked. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Economy adjusts store relations on Madison Avenue Feb 19, 2009
At Prada (841 Madison Avenue), where years ago I was made to feel small for returning a belt that, paradoxically, would not fit around my waist, a patient salesman attended as I tried on eight styles of loafers in three different sizes, all of them too big in the heel ... He couldn't have been nicer, although I will point out that at John Lobb (680 Madison Avenue), the salesman actually got down on his knees to put my feet into a pair of $1,100 loafers. (International Herald Tribune)
5 questions for Adriana Trigiani Feb 12, 2009
He makes loafers for Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi, so you know they're good. 4. (USA Today -- Life)
Remaking 'Made in China' Feb 8, 2009
He also designs his own collection of pink calfskin loafers, patent-leather moccasins and basic black pumps inspired by anything from art and architecture to Chinese history. The key to success, he says, is creativity. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
