Fellow indie designer: Mohop shoes

I've been a long-time admirer of Mohop shoes. Designer Annie Mohaupt is a former architect who now devotes herself full-time to her shoe company.

Last week I received my trade with Annie for my very own pair of Mohops!



(I actually got this 'Hibiscus' print on the square-toed 'Susanna' sole with the kitten heel).

They're quite easily the prettiest pair of shoes I ever owned. And I don't just mean, 'look how pretty they go with my outfit', I mean, they look so beautiful as a product that they could be shadow-boxed and displayed as art. :)

Unfortunately my current requirement of having to wear ugly orthopedic and highly-arch-supportive shoes has not allowed me to take my new Mohops out for a spin. So for a little while at least, my brand new Mohops will actually become art for all to see.

All of Annie's shoes retail for $150US, and if you're interested in owning your very own pair, she's got this sizing chart that you can print out to help you figure out your exact size. Once you get them, check out the guide on how to tie your Mohops to get a new look everyday.

When I'm feeling a little more ambitious, I think I'll try these: