Thanks to my friend Barbara, I have been alerted to Kobi Levi’s “shoe creatures.” Kobi is an Israeli shoe designer who makes shoes for people like Lady Gaga. If you are an astute reader, the previous sentence should have you asking, “Renee, what’s with the ‘like Lady Gaga’ part? No one is like Lady Gaga. She is unique. Words, like money, should be used wisely and prudently.” And to those of you who thought that, I gratefully say, Keep your frickin’ thoughts to yourself.
Back to Kobi. Kobi insists that these shoes are for real people, not just for women who, like me on occasion, emerge out of giant eggs or wear nothing but an artillery belt at airport security.
Anyone who knows me knows three things about me: I can get lost trying to find a restaurant bathroom and never return to my table. I don’t know your name no matter who you are. I like cute shoes. Because of this last item, I tried to come up with the advantages of wearing Levi’s shoes, aside from liking it when people ask why I have bananas on my feet.
I’m still working on this. But while I’m working on it, I decided to use Levi as the inspiration to make my own statement shoes, without shelling out the big bucks that I’m sure Levi’s shoes cost.
Kathryn McCullough
June 7, 2011
What a hoot! Those shoes leave me speechless, and yours, I’m afraid, well, let’s just say . . . no let’s not!
Kathy
Swanlady
June 7, 2011
My favorite is the dog shoe
And why not have wearable art on your feet?
Couple these shoes with some of the hats at the Royal Wedding – now that would be some fashion statements. 🙂
youngamericanwisdom.com
June 7, 2011
An Astroglide shoe? Now that will get people talking…even Lady Gaga.
k8edid
June 7, 2011
That one was my favorite!!! Imagine how handy that would be……..
You forgot that pair with the water pik (for when one puts one’s foot in one’s mouth).
lifeintheboomerlane
June 8, 2011
Oh, funny!
pegoleg
June 7, 2011
You need to get with Gaga. Your stuff is way better than Levi’s. Especially #4, “Sockeye It To Me” which is available for a limited time – about 2 days.
Margie
June 7, 2011
I can see these shoes as being works of art, but I can’t imagine trying to wear them. Most of them look quite dangerous!
tori nelson
June 7, 2011
Renee, dear, you manage to make Le Gaga seem timid and downright boring 🙂
lifeintheboomerlane
June 8, 2011
I challenge her to a duel: my salmon vs her beef.
lexy3587
June 7, 2011
his shoes, apart from the first pic, look like you could actually wear them. Except that they’re really high… that woudl be an issue for me. But i really don’t see his shoe-creations as becoming common ‘going to work’ or ‘night on the town’ type footwear… ever.
planejaner
June 7, 2011
astroglide shoes? well, at least if you’re enjoying a night on the town, you’ll be ready for whatever happens…
I must go shower now…
those are some seriously strange shoes…
when we were in New York last May, we saw these awesome shoes, all covered in rhinestones, with the heel being the exact replica of the Empire State Building.
those were cool…
these are just…strange…
off to shower….
blessings
jane
lifeintheboomerlane
June 8, 2011
Was it the post that had you run to take a shower?
serialswooper
June 7, 2011
Hahahahahaha! Loved it. Clever, clever, you.
lifeintheboomerlane
June 7, 2011
Hey, thanks for visiting my alternate universe, SS, and for your comments.
kim sisto robinson
June 7, 2011
R U Kidding?
I want to see somebody wear the Banana Shoes 🙂 XX Hilareous!
georgette sullins
June 7, 2011
Whhaat? These are shoes?…I was going to send you condolences for twisting your ankle.
carldagostino
June 7, 2011
Was shoe salesman to pay off student loan. With foreign manufacturers number sizes mean nothing and you really have to try on several sizes within your range for a fit.
Some people would not try on any size except “their” size. Hey, if the she fits, wear it. Don’t even look at the numbers. No way. Some people bought only “their” size even if it did not fit. Hey, I the shoe does not fit, don’t wear it. No way.
lifeintheboomerlane
June 8, 2011
Do you remember those x-ray machines in shoe stores that we stuck our feet in all those years ago? I used to love that. Of course, years later they realized we were putting our lives at risk.
carldagostino
June 8, 2011
Yes I remember. It was 25 or 50 cents. My parents would never let me do it. This is perhaps the ONLY thing they were ever right about.
jacquelincangro
June 8, 2011
Thumbs up for the banana shoe. It’s so multipurpose. If you get hungry, you have a snack. If a stalker is trailing you, you can throw the peel behind you.
Carole Marshall
June 8, 2011
How much for the banana shoe? With bananas at an all time high of $13 per kilo here I reckon it would be a bargain, stylish footwear AND a snack……….please make my banana green, it may take a while to reach me. Carole
SisterMerryHellish
June 8, 2011
Is it wrong I think the cat shoes are kinda cute but hate cats? Don’t answer that. I already know the answer.
StephanieinSuburbia
June 8, 2011
Is the gum one for reals?? I am definitely a fan of the Astroglide shoe.
lifeintheboomerlane
June 8, 2011
The gum one is crazy, but it’s a real shoe. I’ll tell Now Hisband Dan you liked the Astroglide shoe.
Tara R.
June 8, 2011
I think you’re really on to something. The fish shoe would be huge during Fashion Week in NYC.
lifeintheboomerlane
June 8, 2011
Hey, thanks for visiting Life in the Boomer Lane, Tara. Yes, I’m definitely working on that concept. But it’s been several days now, and things are getting ripe. I have to figure out a way to deal with that.
Lunar Euphoria
June 8, 2011
Levi Robi is a very clever boy.
You are hilarious. I love this post. 🙂
lifeintheboomerlane
June 8, 2011
Hey thanks, Lunar! I still can’t get the smell out of my foot.
pegoleg
June 8, 2011
I’m picturing a horde of cats following you around in your rapidly-ripening fish shoes.
Renee Davies
June 9, 2011
HAHAHA…you are funny!
writerwoman61
June 11, 2011
I like the dog shoe, although it’s way too high and spiky…I get dizzy just looking at it!
Now I’m wishing I brought more than one banana with me to work this morning…
Fun post, Rénee!
Wendy
Spectra
June 19, 2011
Love this shoe post! Your Salmon shoes put Le Gagas Meat Boots to…shame? Question: are they Kosher?
Here’s the link to a goofy shoe collection I did awhile back, since you appreciate shoes so much. They have gotten wild, but are so much fun to look at. http://spectrumwoman.com/2011/05/04/spring-fashions-the-wizardry-of-shoes/
Also, why all the food? Banana and fish? Why not artichoke shoes??? (Vegetarian=friendly)
– Spectra
lifeintheboomerlane
June 19, 2011
Ohmygod, they are all great but I am rolling over the bin laden shoes. Why haven’t I subscribed to your blog before? Why do fools fall in love? Why are there two Dakotas when there aren’t enough people for even one?
Yvonne Dennis
March 6, 2012
I love those shoes, they r unique & a lot of fun I’ d wear ‘Em any time. Yet , prices cannot b found anywhere .!!!
lifeintheboomerlane
June 9, 2011
The possibilities are really endless. I could turn myself into a shoe.