Whomever coined the phrase, “diamonds are a girl’s best friend”, obviously never slipped on a pair of Jimmy Choo sling-backs. Unlike your favorite pair of skinny jeans, a great pair of heels always fits, even after one too many cardio sessions skipped and extra cosmos sipped. However, a love affair with Mr. Louboutin can quickly break the bank.
Fortunately, you don’t have to resort to cheap imitation brands to satisfy your shoe addiction, thanks to an innovative product cleverly named SoleMates High Heeler. Go ahead and splurge on the newest studded leather peep-toe pumps, and let this inexpensive and reusable product extend the life of your heels.
Created by Becca Brown and Monica Murphy, SoleMates High Heelers were designed to combat wear and tear and make walking in high heels a more enjoyable experience. These practical fashionistas were colleagues at investment firm Goldman Sachs before becoming classmates at Columbia Business School. They worked together to create SoleMates, inspired by their shared struggles with wearing high heels on unsupportive surfaces, such as grass, cobblestones, cracked sidewalks and subway grates.
SoleMates are a small device that covers just the bottom portion of the heel, providing a more substantial base that won’t get caught in cracks or sink into grass. Whether you’re wearing stilettos, kitten heels or anything in between, SoleMates fit securely to almost any heel on the market. Although they are designed to provide a snug fit, SoleMates are made of flexible material that ensures they protect your designer heels rather than causing any damage.
While SoleMates are discrete enough for everyday use, they are ideal for outdoor weddings and other events. To help the product blend in with any member of your fabulous shoe collection, SoleMates come in both clear and black varieties, which means they are virtually unnoticeable. Simply slip the SoleMates High Heeler onto the high heel, secure in place by pressing down on the heel and experience the support!
I recently tested this unique product and was pleasantly surprised at how much more comfortable they made my favorite high heels. I felt more supported and worried less about my shoes as I darted around the city. Usually, I am overly aware of grates, cracks and other inconsistencies that can easily cause an already clumsy girl to take a mean spill. I wish I had known about this product last year when I was a bridesmaid in a friend’s wedding, because they really do keep your heel from sinking into the grass.
At first, even though they seemed fairly discreet, I was worried that they might ruin the visual impact of my beloved shoes, but I found that no one seemed to notice or comment and I quickly forgot I was even wearing them.
Finally, the environmentalist in me enjoyed the SoleMates packaging. The packaging is kept to a minimum, which means less waste and the pouch that the SoleMates come in can easily be reused as a permanent storage solution that can be slipped in a shoe box or sock drawer. The SoleMates package is also the perfect size (and price) for a stocking stuffer and the perfect gift for the girl who has everything!
Becca and Monica were generous enough to let me test out their amazing product for free, but at only $9.95 per pair, this reusable product definitely won’t break the bank. Not only are they inexpensive, but SoleMates also extend the life of your favorite designer shoes, which means you’ll likely save money in the long run. To purchase SoleMates online, or to find a list of retailers, visit www.thesolemates.com.