Want a Marcos-worthy shoe rack but with a shoestring budget? Slip on a pair of supercomfy, supersultry Mohop sandals. These handcrafted heels come with five lace-up ribbons you can style seven or so ways (givin’ Mama a new pair of shoes each day of the week). The kicker? Each curved platform is made from sustainably harvested wood, with recycled rubber soles. The clever design is the brainchild of architect-turned-shoemaker Annie Mohaupt, who recently gave us a tour of her Logan Square studio (where we got a sneak peek at this summer’s way-hot walnut wedges with ergonomic foot beds). You’ll have to restrain us.Fit to Be Tied
Submitted by alara on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 1:01am.
Want a Marcos-worthy shoe rack but with a shoestring budget? Slip on a pair of supercomfy, supersultry Mohop sandals. These handcrafted heels come with five lace-up ribbons you can style seven or so ways (givin’ Mama a new pair of shoes each day of the week). The kicker? Each curved platform is made from sustainably harvested wood, with recycled rubber soles. The clever design is the brainchild of architect-turned-shoemaker Annie Mohaupt, who recently gave us a tour of her Logan Square studio (where we got a sneak peek at this summer’s way-hot walnut wedges with ergonomic foot beds). You’ll have to restrain us.
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Want a Marcos-worthy shoe rack but with a shoestring budget? Slip on a pair of supercomfy, supersultry Mohop sandals. These handcrafted heels come with five lace-up ribbons you can style seven or so ways (givin’ Mama a new pair of shoes each day of the week). The kicker? Each curved platform is made from sustainably harvested wood, with recycled rubber soles. The clever design is the brainchild of architect-turned-shoemaker Annie Mohaupt, who recently gave us a tour of her Logan Square studio (where we got a sneak peek at this summer’s way-hot walnut wedges with ergonomic foot beds). You’ll have to restrain us.Wanna Try:
Wolfbait & B Girls, 3131 W. Logan Blvd. b/t Milwaukee and Kedzie Aves. (312-698-8685). City Soles, 3432 N. Southport Ave. b/t Cornelia Ave. and Roscoe St. (773-665-4233). Mohops, $225-$280/pair, including five ribbons.
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