Review with Giveaway: BEARPAW Shoes

The warm Summer weather is almost here. For me it is all about feeling carefree, happy go lucky and energized. That also means it is all about feeling comfortable in my clothes, shoes, in all that I do. Slipping on a pair of BEARPAW Sandals is the equivalent of what I would imagine walking on air would be like. You can't help but feel that extra bounce in your step because your feet are just so darn happy in them! BEARPAW Shoes has outdone themselves with their newest styles of Spring Sandals, they are absolutely darling! Check out the latest designs:



There's WISTERIA which is available in Black, Coral, Kiwi and Stone Suede Colors



Or, how about INDIGO which will be available soon in this tropical Aqua Color



Here's a little bit of history about BEARPAW Shoes:

{Taken from the BEARPAW Website}

Tom Romeo founded BEARPAW brand in 2001 with the intention of redefining casual footwear by utilizing sheepskin, nature's own technical fabric, to create comfortable and stylish shoes. Sheepskin naturally regulates body temperature so feet stay cooler and drier in the heat and warmer in the cold. In one of the most competitive footwear market segments, BEARPAW has carved out a niche area by providing customer with comfort and sensibility to set itself apart. From Slippers to boots to casual footwear, only the finest materials are used to produce BEARPAW shoes. Built to deliver quality and style, every pair of BEARPAW shoes focuses on comfort and fit, using the highest standards of craftsmanship.



The Classic Collection leads the pack with comfortable styles featuring sheepskin linings and classic detailing. The Boutique Collection features eye-catching silhouettes in stunning shapes and exotic materials. The Campus Collection was designed with a "laid-back" atmosphere in mind.....quick, easy, and most important, comfortable. The Tahoe Collection was inspired by those ski trips and hanging out in the lodge. Combining a more traditional, rugged outsole with the highest quality materials to deliver style and comfort. The Slipper Collection is summed up by simply stating".....these aren't your parent's house shoes." This collection offers unprecedented comfort with all-around functionality.

BEARPAW footwear is now seen as a lifestyle, one that reflects who you are and what's important to you. It's about sitting in front of a fireplace with friends in a winter cabin. It's about that end of the summer party at the edge of the lake. It's about watching those last waves at your favorite beach spot before putting your board away for the winter. It's about you and the lifestyle you lead.



Now with an extensive line of footwear that covers multiple categories, BEARPAW is available throughout the United States and in thirteen countries around the world. BEARPAW will continue to offer the utmost in comfort while new products leverage their philosophy of creating stylish designs in premium materials for women, men and children.

MY REVIEW

BEARPAW Shoes has totally spoiled me! I was sent two pairs of the super cute Prairie Sandals to review, one in the sunshiny Wheat Suede Color and another in the luscious Kiwi color. I am going to be living in them all summer long, and most likely long after summer, because I never want to take them off my feet they just feel so fantastic on them!

Here are the details about the Prairie Sandals:

Product Information:

Prairie Sandals, SKU #7654997
Price: $41.95
Colors: Wheat Suede, Hickory Suede, Coral Suede and Black Suede
Sizes: Women's 5-10

- Lounge by the pool or take a stroll by the beach in the stylish Prairie sandal.
- Soft suede upper with fringe for a fashionable, earthy appearance.
- Leather lining wicks away moisture to keep the foot dry.
- Padded leather insole provides cushioning and all-day comfort.
- Durable synthetic outsole delivers traction on a variety of surfaces.
- 9.00 oz.
- Product measurements were taken using size 7. Please note that measurements may vary by size.



MY THOUGHTS: The style of these sandals is delightful, they are super cute and so fashion forward. They have that bohemian element to them with the fringe and embroidery decorations that makes me feel youthful, sassy and flirty. I love that! The wheat and the kiwi colors I received are so subtle, neutral and blend in with all the typical colors I like to wear in the warm weather. The colors are light but have nice rich hues to them. I can see myself wearing these with shorts and cute little skirt as well as capris, jeans and sexy little sundresses. They will work with all kinds of outfits and my feet will be loving every minute they spend in them.

Clearly you can immediately see that these sandals are rendered in exquisite craftsmanship, seriously, the highest standards I have seen in a sandal. When you hold them in your hand you can feel the level of excellence that they have been made with and I know they are going to last me for several seasons. The materials used to produce them is also of the finest materials. You can tell by the feel of them that no corners were cut when they were constructed and nothing was spared or sacrificed when it came to designing them. I am so very impressed, since these are my first pair of BEARPAW shoes. They far exceed any expectations that I had.

When you slip your feet into these magical sandals it is as though they were made specifically for my feet! That is due to the comfort memory foam in the suede footbed which provides you with added comfort. My feet seems to conform to the base, and my feet were immediately surrounded by plush soft suede making them feel quite at home. The level of comfort is a 10 out of 10, and they fit like a dream, they fit me like a glove, but even more ultra-comfortable! Typically a thong-style sandal has in the past been uncomfortable for me to wear, so I was a little leery when I first saw this style. But any of my past experiences with thong-style sandals are now a thing of the past because the thong on the BEARPAW sandals is soft, pliable and moves with my toes allowing my feet to enjoy the style instead of be in pain as a result of it. All four of the new BEARPAW Sandals for this Season have cork infused rubber outsoles for durability and flexibility and this added element truly adds to the ultimate in comfort that you feel when you were them. Bravo BEARPAW!!

THE GIVEAWAY

(Open to Residents of the USA)

The most generous and kind folks at BEARPAW Shoes has agreed to let me giveaway one (1) pair of BEARPAW Sandals in the winners choice of Style and Color, how fantastic is that?! I am going to make entering easy. Here's all you need to do:

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TO ENTER THIS GIVEAWAY:

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EXTRA ENTRIES: (Each one you complete counts as 1 extra entry)

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That's it! I want to thank you all for taking the time to enter this giveaway. The giveaway begins on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 and Ends on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 11:59 pm. I will select a winner using the true random number generator on Thursday, April 29, 2010. I will contact the winner through email and they will have 48 hours to respond back to me to claim their prize.

NOTE: Many of you are not leaving me your email addresses so I may contact you should you be selected as the winner. And, the email addresses are either missing or not up to date in your blogger profiles. Please make sure to leave me a way to contact you.

A very special THANK YOU to BEARPAW for providing me with the Prairie Sandals for this Review and for sponsoring this amazing Giveaway.

Disclosure: I received two pairs of the Prairie Sandals from BEARPAW for the purposes of this Review. This has no bearing on my completely honest review above and was not influenced by any type of monetary compensation. The opinions and experiences I’ve shared with this product are my own and yours may differ.