Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Delicate Soles: Review & Giveaway, CLOSED!

CLOSED!


I love Ballet. I discovered Ballet when my Mom and Grandma took me to see The Columbia City Ballet perform The Nutcracker when I was just 4 years old.

I got my first pair of Ballet slippers that very Christmas!

But Ballet slippers aren't something you wear when you're just "out and about". Until now.


Recently, Mom let me know about Delicate Soles -- Rollable Flats!

Delicate Soles, Inc. is an independently owned, family-run business based out of beautiful Denver, Colorado.

Founders Quinn and Jessica Martinez started Delicate Soles with one simple mission: To help women save their toes from painful high heels.



In 2002 Mr. Martinez had a vision for a rollable shoe that was unlike anything on the market. In early 2009, after stewing about the idea for years, Mr. Martinez decided to submit his ideas to the U.S. Patent office to protect their originality. These hand drawn images were what led to the creation of Delicate Soles, and are still neatly framed in the Delicate Soles headquarters.


I received a pair of Onyx rollable flats in size small (size 6-7) and I loved them immediately! They are soft and flexible, they contour to your foot and fit snugly -- they aren't so loose that you walk out of them or so tight that you can't wait to take them off. They're perfect!

The sole is so neat. It's tough and can stand up to use but it's also flexible and allows your foot to move naturally -- but without pain associated with some flats.
Trust me, after 12 years of ballet -- I KNOW comfortable flats!


They also go with just about any outfit.
Casual? Yep, jeans, t-shirt, and my Delicate Soles. Dress? You betcha! One of my fave things is to put on a pair of leggings and a nice shirt and these slippers make me look so fine. LOL! Okay, so that's MY opinion. But my BF thinks I look fine, too. :)

Drawbacks? Yes. I only have one pair right now. But Mom's gonna buy me a pair in red soon. Right Mom? ;0

Seriously, there are no drawbacks or dislikes in my opinion. They're comfortable, stylish, easy to wear, easy to carry around in the sweet little bag that comes with them (and a larger bag for your "regular" shoes, too!), and they fit in EVERY purse I own!


I see them getting a lot of use when I'm in class this fall!

Delicate Soles Features:

*Roll-and-Go: Delicate Soles are designed to be light weight and portable. When rolled they are about the size of a tube of lipstick, so you can rest assured that your Delicate Soles will fit comfortably into any handbag. With your Delicate Soles you can baby your feet in style wherever you may roam.

*Totes: Every pair of Delicate Soles comes with two tantalizing totes: a tote to baby your Delicate Soles while they are tucked neatly into your favorite purse and a tote for your strenuous stilettos when your feet have had enough.

*Box: Every delicate sole needs a comfy resting place when not on the go.

*Value: You shouldn’t have to spend an arm and a leg to save a toe. We take great steps to keep our costs reasonable without sacrificing quality.
*Quality: Every pair of Delicate Soles is made of the highest quality synthetic uppers and slip resistent rollable soles. Weighing in at just a few ounces, Delicate Soles look and feel like leather, but without the added weight.



Delicate Soles are available in the following colors: Onyx, Pixie Dust, Lipstick Red, and Starlight Silver and in the following sizes:
Small (6-7), Medium (7.5-8.5), and Large (9-10)

You can connect with Delicate Soles on their Social Pages: Delicate Soles on Facebook, on Twitter @delicatesoles and on their Web Blog!

The terrific folks over at Delicate Soles have generously offered to give one of our oh, so lucky followers a chance to win their own pair of slippers! So cool.

Just follow the instructions below for your chance to enter to win!

Open to USA only, please!

***NOTICE: You *MUST* leave your email address in the body of your comment or make your email address visible in your profile. If I cannot contact you -- you can't win!***

Please leave a separate comment for EACH entry!

MANDATORY ENTRY: Please visit Delicate Soles and tell me something, not mentioned here, that you've learned about Delicate Soles.

ADDITIONAL ENTRIES:

1. "LIKE" (Fan) Delicate Soles on Facebook. Post on their wall and tell them Terri and Liz from Gathering My Roses sent you!

2. Follow @delicatesoles on Twitter

3. Subscribe to the Delicate Soles Blog (RSS Feed)

4. Follow Gathering My Roses PUBLICLY via Google Friend Connect (Located on the sidebar)

5. Follow Gathering My Roses via Facebook Networked Blogs (Located on sidebar)

6. Become a fan of Gathering My Roses on Facebook (link on Sidebar!)

7. Follow @mysticraindrops on Twitter

8. Tweet about this contest (no more than twice daily, please!)
@mysticraindrops Win a pair of Ballet Flats from Delicate Soles! Ends 7/14/10 http://bit.ly/agi3kN

9. Post about this contest on your blog and link back here!

10. Enter another contest on our blog and then come back and tell us which one.

11. Grab our button and post it to your sidebar or favorites page!

This contest will be open from Wednesday, June 30th until Wednesday, July 14th. Winner will be announced on Thursday, July 15th.

Disclosure:
I was provided with a complementary pair of Ballet Flats from Delicate Soles for the purpose of this review and giveaway. I was under no obligation to review this item. I received no other compensation. My opinion is based solely on my own experience and use of the item reviewed.

186 comments:

Amber said...

I entered your New Balance giveaway
Thank you for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

Amber said...

I follow your blog publicly with google friend connect
Thank you for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

Amber said...

I learned that they are available in 3 Colorado retailers and one Utah retailer, but so far none in Illinois!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...

the are fashion with compassion- giving back and donating shoes to children who need them

Grace said...

The flats weigh only a few ounces!

Grace
frostedcouture(at)gmail(dot)com

Valancia said...

Delicate Soles were 8 years in the making.
skyxsky27(at)gmail.com

Valancia said...

I Like Delicate Soles on Facebook.
id- Valancia Arrelya

S. Kahlon said...

Holy cow! I learned that they truly are affordable. When most people say "affordable," it usually means slightly out of range for me, since I buy 80% of my clothes from thrift stores or bargain sales. But $19.99 really is affordable, even for me.

Fantastic.

Egle said...

I learnt that besides making wonderful footwear they are also involved in charity, helping others not so fortunate.

egle(dot)mane(at)gmail(dot)com

Stephanie said...

the founders had their first tv appearance in Las Vegas in April of this year
tvollowitz at aol dot com

Deanna said...

learned: they donate a portion of the sales to Share Your Soles charity
deannalw47 @ hotmail.com
xoxoxo

Deanna said...

follow gathering my roses GFC
deannalw47 @ hotmail.com
xoxoxo

Deanna said...

entered newbalance giveaway
deannalw47 @ hotmail.com
xoxoxo

Unknown said...

I learned that Delicate Soles are stain and spill resistant.

sdebourcy@gmail.com

Unknown said...

I follow on Twitter (@sd9302)

sdebourcy@gmail.com

Unknown said...

I liked Delicate Soles on Facebook and left a comment.

sdebourcy@gmail.com

Unknown said...

I follow Gathering My Roses via Facebook Networked Blogs.

sdebourcy@gmail.com

Unknown said...

I follow through Google Connect.
sdebourcy@gmail.com

Unknown said...

I am a fan of Gathering My Roses on Facebook

sdebourcy@gmail.com

Unknown said...

I tweeted the giveaway: http://twitter.com/sd9302/status/17487119554

sdebourcy@gmail.com

Unknown said...

I follow @mysticraindrops on Twitter
(@sd9302)

sdebourcy@gmail.com

Worldexpanded said...

I didn't know the brand was involved in charity.

worldexploded@yahoo.com

Worldexpanded said...

I follow Delicate Soles on twitter!

Worldexploded@yahoo.com

Worldexpanded said...

Oh, I tweeted!

Worldexploded@yahoo.com

@worldexploded

Worldexpanded said...

I follow @mysticraindrops on twitter!

Worldexploded@yahoo.com

Gigi said...

I learned they donate a portion of their sales to a charity that provides shoes for children. Nice!

gingerpye at gmail dot com

Liza said...

I learned that they give a portion of their proceeds to a charity, Share Our Soles.

Thanks for the chance to win!

--Liza

ejm6x (at) yahoo (dot) com

Meredith said...

They donate a portion of every sale to charity.

natwhat said...

I learned that they donate a pair of shoes for EVERY PAIR SOLD!! That's incredible! I'd love to win a pair of these amazing shoes! :) natwhat@gmail.com

natwhat said...

I learned that they give a pair of shoes to children in need - for every pair sold!!! That is so neat! :) In case my email isn't visible, it's natwhat@gmail.com. :) I would love to win these!!!

natwhat said...

"liked" their FB and posted on their wall! :)

natwhat said...

Following on Google!

natwhat said...

Following DelicateSoles on twitter

asj said...

I learned how light they are -- less than 8 ounces! wow!

V said...

I learnt that the flats weigh only a few ounces.

Starved Fashion said...

I learned that shipping is free!
karitsaj at gmail dot com

Starved Fashion said...

I'm subscribed to delicate soles on twitter username: graffitikit
karitsaj at gmail dot com

Starved Fashion said...

I'm subscribed to mysticraindrops on twitter username: graffitikit
karitsaj at gmail dot com

ohhhfire said...

i learned that delicate souls are being sold in 4 boutiques so far, 3 in colorado and 1 in utah!
ohhhfire@hotmail.com

ohhhfire said...

i am a facebook fan of delicate souls and i let them know you sent me
jenn giannetto
ohhhfire@hotmail.com

ohhhfire said...

i am a twitter follower of delicate souls
@ohhhfire
ohhhfire@hotmail.com

ohhhfire said...

i am a rss subscriber of delicate soles
ohhhfire@hotmail.com

ohhhfire said...

i am entered in your pursenally yours giveaway
ohhhfire@hotmail.com

Kristin said...

They donate a portion of all sales to charity!

Kristin.brown106 at gmail dot com

mogrill said...

I learned they do work with charities.
Thanks for the chance.
mogrill@comcast.net

CallMePretty411@yahoo.com said...

I learned that they are stain and spill resistant. Definitely a plus!

Unknown said...

gfc follow

Unknown said...

delicate soles donates money to charity to help kids get shoes.

Benita said...

I learned that Delicate Soles are the lightest, weighing in at less than 2 ounces.

bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

Benita said...

GFC Follower.

bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

katherine said...

I learned that they donate a portion of their profits to charity!

Thanks for the chance to win! As a teacher on my feet all day, this shoes sound perfect! :D

katherine.loiry@gmail.com

katrina said...

I've learned that they donate a portion of all sales to Share Your Soles.

katrina said...

following delicatesoles on twitter

katrina said...

like/fan of Delicate Shoes on fb & commented

katrina said...

fan of Gathering My Roses on fb.

katrina said...

following publicly by google friend connect

katrina said...

tweet

http://twitter.com/katt_v/status/17557075983

katrina said...

following mysticraindrops on twitter.

Tracey said...

Delicate Soles are stain and spill resistant.
traymona[at]aol.com

Anonymous said...

i learned you can buy them in colorado

very married said...

ms(dot)verymarried(at)gmail(dot)com

they just opened a new location in odgen utah!

skkorman said...

I learned that the ballet slippers are extremely lightweight, only a few ounces!

skkorman AT bellsouth DOT net

katrina said...

tweet

http://twitter.com/katt_v/status/17752225267

Katie | FashionFrugality.com said...

Tweet 7/5 http://twitter.com/ktkatherine/status/17803503439
kkondek at gmail.com

Barbarawr said...

I learned that they donate a portion of all sales to Share Your Soles

katrina said...

7/5 tweet #2

http://twitter.com/katt_v/status/17840628081

katrina said...

7/5 tweet

http://twitter.com/katt_v/status/17822019615

Eunie said...

I learned that they are spill resistant!! How cool!

There shoes are really amazing.. I've never seen anything like them before :0)

- Eunie

euniechopsticks@gmail.com

Eunie said...

Followed you on twitter!

euniechopsticks@gmail.com

Eunie said...

I liked you on facebook and said Terri and Liz sent me! :0)

euniechopsticks@gmail.com

Eunie said...

Followed your blog! :

Congratulations, eunie cho
You are now following Gathering My Roses
Invite your friends - View Blogger Dashboard


euniechopsticks@gmail.com

Eunie said...

following @mysticraindrops on Twitter!:


mysticraindrops
Following
Lists


euniechopsticks@gmail.com

Eunie said...

Tweeted!


helloogooodbye

@mysticraindrops Win a pair of Ballet Flats from Delicate Soles! Ends 7/14/10 http://bit.ly/agi3kN


euniechopsticks@gmail.com

Eunie said...

put an entry in my blog!:


TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2010

Check out this cool ballet shoe giveaway!
linkkk.. -->

http://gatheringmyroses.blogspot.com/2010/06/delicate-soles-review-giveaway-ends.html

http://slouchy.blogspot.com/


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Katie | FashionFrugality.com said...

RT 7/6 http://twitter.com/ktkatherine/status/17899060916
kkondek at gmail.com

Angel Jacklyn said...

I LEARNED THEY'RE DESIGNED WITH STYLE & COMFORT IN MIND kytah00@yahoo.com

Angel Jacklyn said...

LIKED DELICATE SOLES ON FACEBOOK VIA ANGEL JACKLYN facebook.com/kytah00 kytah00@yahoo.com

Angel Jacklyn said...

FOLLOW YOU VIA GOOGLE FRIEND CONNECT AS "kytah00" kytah00@yahoo.com

Angel Jacklyn said...

ENTERED YOUR PURSENALLY YOURS GIVEAWAY kytah00@yahoo.com

Angel Jacklyn said...

ENTERED YOUR SELECT COMFORT GIVEAWAY kytah00@yahoo.com

Angel Jacklyn said...

LIKED YOU ON FACEBOOK VIA ANGEL JACKLYN facebook.com/kytah00 kytah00@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

I love their charity donations--share your souls--what a beautiful concept!

Unknown said...

We are google friend connected!

Unknown said...

http://dcmegiveawayblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/giveaways-for-day-7082010.html

blogged about it!

Unknown said...

I followed and commented over at delicate soles

Unknown said...

I entered to win a $75 GFC to Pursenally Yours!

Steph said...

I learned that the weight of these shoes is most primarily meant to be good on the go, made even more possible by their tiny box!

Please contact me at gymdandy729@sbcglobal.net if I win!

Steph said...

I am now following via google friend contact!

gymdandy729@sbcglobal.net

Katie | FashionFrugality.com said...

RT 7/7 http://twitter.com/ktkatherine/status/17997919571
kkondek at gmail.com

brandic2006 said...

I learned that for every pair sold they donate a pair , that is great !!

brandic2006@yahoo.com

brandic2006 said...

I am now a Follower @delicatesoles on Twitter

brandic2006@yahoo.com

brandic2006 said...

I am now a Follower of @mysticraindrops on Twitter

brandic2006@yahoo.com

katrina said...

tweet

http://twitter.com/katt_v/status/18097755558

Deb K said...

I learned that they share part of their sales to charity! That is Awesome!

deb55106{at}gmail{dot}com

Lala77 said...

Delicate Soles are also stain and spill resistant.
Thank you.
bookloon@gmail.com

Lala77 said...

I liked delicate soles on facebook and posted that you sent me :)
bookloon@gmail.com

Unknown said...

Delicate Soles are avaiable in 4 colors I like starlight silver best. My email sfyates@iwon.com

Viva said...

I entered The Sak.

Viva said...

I follow via GFC.

Viva said...

They are a company that gives back. They donate a portion of their sales to Share Your Soles.

rah267 said...

crazyred61@yahoo.com
I learned delicate soles are a labor of love eight years in the making

JACLYN said...

I learned that they are extremely light weight!
firstrosegrrl@yahoo.com

Kat Fisher said...

I love how affordable they really are! That's crazy and they're so lovely too!

katrinawins1@gmail.com

Katie | FashionFrugality.com said...

RT 7/13 https://twitter.com/ktkatherine/status/18359202733
kkondek at gmail.com

Jennifer Neal said...

They are spill resistant, wow!

Hotsnotty2 said...

I learned that they donate a portion of all sales to Share Your Soles, thanks!

Hotsnotty2@hotmail.com

Trina said...

I entered the PURSEnally Yours giveaway
couponsiwant(at)verizon(dot)net

Trina said...

I think it is great they dontate a portion of their proceeds to charity.
couponsiwant(at)verizon(dot)net

Trina said...

tweet
http://twitter.com/couponsiwant/status/18404981114
couponsiwant(at)verizon(dot)net

Unknown said...

A portion of every sale goes to help provide shoes to children around the world.
janicecrespo@gmail.com

Unknown said...

follow Delicate Soles on facebook
Janice MacEachern Crespo
janicecrespo@gmail.com

Unknown said...

follow you on google friend
Janice Crespo
janicecrespo@gmail.com

Unknown said...

follow you on facebook
Janice MacEachern Crespo
janicecrespo@gmail.com

Nichole Cianci said...

following atdelicatesoles on twitter!

nichole.marzipan2 at gmail dot com

Nichole Cianci said...

they donate a portion of sales to a terrific charity!

nichole.marzipan2 at gmail dot com

Nichole Cianci said...

following mysticraindrops on twitter!

nichole.marzipan2 at gmail dot com

Nichole Cianci said...

tweeted!
http://twitter.com/ncianci/status/18442234017
nichole.marzipan2 at gmail dot com

ewhatley said...

portion of all sales donated to share your soles

ewhatley at embarqmail.com

Katie | FashionFrugality.com said...

RT 7/13 http://twitter.com/ktkatherine/status/18468911348
kkondek at gmail.com

Louis H said...

parts of their sales goes to a charity named share your soles

Louis H said...

I like Delicate Soles on FaceBook (louis huff) :) + comment

Louis H said...

following DelicateSoles on twitter at rosidentevil

Louis H said...

Following publicly as Louis on Google Friends Connect

Louis H said...

here is my tweet
http://twitter.com/rosidentevil/status/18472287068

Louis H said...

following you on twitter at rosidentevil

Louis H said...

I like Gathering My Roses on FaceBook (louis huff) :)

Erica C. said...

They donate a portion of their sales to charity. These would be great to have a pair of :)

Anonymous said...

I learned that the closest retailer to purchase these cute shoes to me is Toolips Boutique in Highlands Park, CO.

Jennifer said...

I learned they donate a portion of sales to Share Your Soles.

jennylovesjeff (at) hotmail (dot) com

Ginger said...

I learned that Delicate Soles has a blog that i enjoyed checking out.
cyclona66(at)aol dot com

mail4rosey said...

I learned that there is an easy-breezy contact sheet on their website if you have any questions. I sure wish every company had one. msuroseY@yahoo.com

wendy wallach said...

I learned that they give a part of every sale to a charity that provides shoes to others.

madamerkf at aol dot com

Elle said...

I learned that they donate a portion of their sales to charity!
Elle
Ellesjunkmail@gmail.com

Elle said...

I "like" Delicate Soles on FB!
Elle
Ellesjunkmail

Elle said...

I follow with GFC!
Elle
Ellesjunkmail@gmail.com

Elle said...

I follow Delicatesoles on Twitter!
Ellesjunkmail@gmail.com

Elle said...

I "like" gathering roses on FB!
Ellesjunkmail@gmail.com

Jessilyn82 said...

I learned that they are stain resistant
jessibear19(at)aol(dot)com

Jessilyn82 said...

Subscribe to the Delicate Soles rss feed
jessibear19(at)aol(dot)com

Jessilyn82 said...

I follow Delicate Soles on Twitter as Jessilyn82
jessibear19(at)aol(dot)com

Jessilyn82 said...

tweet
http://twitter.com/Jessilyn82/status/18502974660

jessibear19(at)aol(dot)com

Jessilyn82 said...

I follow mysticraindrops on Twitter as jessilyn82
jessibear19(at)aol(dot)com

Eryn said...

I really want to win these for my best friend. She's always kicking her shoes off at work & I worry that she needs something on.

I learned that prom & when you go into a friends house are great times to wear these, for comfort & you won't be tracking in a lot of city dirt into your friend's house! Great idea!

(leig hbra at gmail dot com)

Eryn said...

I'm following Mysticraindrops on Twitter under @Leighbra

(leig hbra at gmail dot com)

Eryn said...

Following DelicateSoles on Twitter under @Leighbra

(leig hbra at gmail dot com)

Eryn said...

Subscribed to Delicate Soles RSS feed!

(leig hbra at gmail dot com)

Eryn said...

http://twitter.com/Leighbra/status/18507956466

(leig hbra at gmail dot com)

cdmarteny said...

you can contact by phone or email cdmarteny@mywebdesk.com

Unknown said...

The flats weigh only a few ounces. trinitygsd at yahoo dot com

susansmoaks said...

these flats only weigh a couple ounces
susansmoaks at gmail dot com

susansmoaks said...

their fb fan tony l smoaks
susansmoaks at gmail dot com

redfuzzycow said...

i learned that you can buy these online or in three colorodo stores and one store in utah

redfuzzycow said...

i like delicate soles on facebook (jen reda)

redfuzzycow said...

i follow delicatesoles on twitter (redfuzzycow)

redfuzzycow said...

i follow your blog via google friend connect (redfuzzycow)

redfuzzycow said...

your button is on my blog www.redfuzzycow.blogspot.com

redfuzzycow said...

i entered your smitten nyc giveaway

redfuzzycow said...

tweet http://twitter.com/redfuzzycow/status/18542670078

redfuzzycow said...

i follow you via networked blogs (jen reda)

tina reynolds said...

i subscribe to your blog

tina reynolds said...

i follow your blog

tina reynolds said...

They give a portion of sales to charity thanks for the chance to win eaglesforjack@gmail.com

mae said...

i learned that they donate a proceed of their earnings to underprivileged children

thecupcakecoalition@gmail.com

mae said...

i like delicate soles on facebook!

(devon n)

thecupcakecoalition@gmail.com

mae said...

following delicate soles on twitter

mae_day84

thecupcakecoalition@gmail.com

mae said...

following delicate soles RSS feed


thecupcakecoalition@gmail.com

mae said...

following Gathering Roses on GFC

thecupcakecoalition@gmail.com

mae said...

following gathering my roses via networked blogs

thecupcakecoalition@gmail.com

mae said...

following mysticraindrops on twitter

mae_day84

thecupcakecoalition@gmail.com

mae said...

fan of fathering my roses via facebook!

thecupcakecoalition@gmail.com

mae said...

Tweeted this contest!

http://twitter.com/mae_day84/status/18554520631

thecupcakecoalition@gmail.com

mae said...

added your button on my blog

http://devonskitchykitchen.blogspot.com/

thecupcakecoalition@gmail.com

mae said...

Posted on My Blog!

http://devonskitchykitchen.blogspot.com/2010/07/delicate-soles-giveaway.html

thecupcakecoalition@gmail.com

mandala said...

Learned that when we purchase Delicate Soles, a portion of the sales go to charity (Share your Soles) which provides shoes to children in impoverished countries

mandalarctic at gmail dot com

mandala said...

Following mysticraindrops on Twitter (@mandalarctic)

mandalarctic at gmail dot com

mandala said...

Blog follower

mandalarctic at gmail dot com

mandala said...

Following Delicate Soles on Twitter (@mandalarctic)

mandalarctic at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

I learned they are resistant to spills and stains. garrettsambo@aol.com

Bakersdozen said...

I learned that they donate a portion of their profits to an organization that provides shoes to children in poverty across the world. vidomich(at)yahoo(dot)com

Kathy S said...

I found out, and love the fact that Delicate Soles has a charity called "Share Your Soles" which is supported because they donate a part of each sale to their charity that providees footwear to children in impoverished countries.
kateswen(at)gmail(dot)com

Unknown said...

The company donates a portion of their sales to SHARE YOUR SOLES,a charity that provides shoes to children in impoverished countries. That's very cool!
fatmeatloaf1@gmail dot com

Unknown said...

Following you publicly via GFC.

Unknown said...

Following delicate Soles on Twitter
@fatmeatloaf1

Unknown said...

Following you on Networked Blogs
Shellie Duffy

Unknown said...

Tweet:http://twitter.com/fatmeatloaf1/status/18569329380

Unknown said...

Following you on Twitter
@fatmeatloaf1