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.
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!
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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.
