OOFOS Shoes Review and Giveaway: Feel the OO!

Today we're talking about SHOES! That's right! And that's shoes for people, not for dogs! Because even though this is a pet blog, people need to walk their dogs, and they need to go to the store to buy food for their cats and ferrets and fish, and they just plain need shoes that will make their feet feel great!

So it makes total sense to give away SHOES on To Dog With Love! As a shoe lover, I've been waiting a long time for those words to appear on this page.

If you've never experienced a pair of OOFOS, you should, and here's your chance. Read all the way down to enter our OOFOS SHOE giveaway, but first here's a little more about these gems.

What the folks at OOFOS have to say:

They created the revolutionary OOFOS brand experience powered by an innovative, visionary material called OOfoam. The patented foot-bed design delivers an unprecedented experience because of its unique energy absorption capabilities. You may think these initial designs look like something you've seen before, but the OOFOS brand experience is like nothing you've ever felt before.

OOfoam technology:

• Absorbs shock to lessen pain
• Reduces fatigue and restores vigor
• Delivers unparalleled cushioning to recharge and rejuvenate your feet

My OOFOS

OOFOS are available in men's and women's sizes in pink, orange, black and brown and they are machine washable!

Check out retailers in your area so you can try them out yourself and ensure the proper fit. The folks at OOFOS recommend going up a size. I was able to get a perfect fit in a size 5 (I'm usually a 4.5 or so... not so easy to find so I was super excited these start in a size 4!) Soon, you'll be able to order your OOFOS online at their website, too!

When I got my OOFOS my first thought was, "these feel like little pillows strapped to my feet!" They really are like nothing you've felt before.  I've walked Cosmo in them (on a variety of surfaces), gardened in them and worn them just about everywhere.

CosmOO and I both feel the OO!

They hug your feet so they feel secure in the footwear, and the arch support feels terrific too. I love mine in black, but I think the orange or pink would be perfect for the beach or pool.  And you can even wear them hiking, shopping, to dog shows or anywhere you do a lot of walking. Perfect for after a long walk or run too!

How you can win a pair of OOFOS!

Enter our giveaway via Rafflecopter, below, for a chance to win a pair of OOFOS OOriginal Thongs in the size and color of your choice. Giveaway is open until Sunday, November 18 at 12:01 a.m. ET. U.S. residents only.

Check out other ways to feel the OO on the OOFOS Pinterest and Facebook pages!

Good luck!

OOFOS provided us with shoes to review, however the opinions expressed herein are entirely our own. 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

OK, Cosmo, let's gOO! 

Dog Walking Shoes and Fashion Fun

Waiting for my plane during a recent trip to Michigan was made much more enjoyable when I found this boutique on the way to my gate at Detroit Metro Airport. The Stylish Paw is full of surprises for dogs, cats and humans.  

I was especially delighted by a pair of shoes, which took me on a trip down memory lane to the 1980s when I last wore anything designed by Michael Simon. 

Think bold prints, boxy shapes, and animal-themed sweaters, those that I put in the category of suitable for wearing to dog shows, if you must...

While I was reminiscing about Molly Ringwald and Ally Sheedy in the Breakfast Club, I pulled a few sweaters from eBay for your 1980s enjoyment.

More on those further down, but first take a look at these slip-ons I found at The Stylish Paw. They are perfect for a dog walk in town or a day as a spectator at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show. 

Subtle enough that I had to bend down for a closer look to confirm the embellishment was indeed a doggie face with fringe for ears, these shoes are whimsical enough to amuse on any day, for any occasion! 

The boutique is full of items you won't find at your average pet store, much less anything you'd expect to find in an airport shop. 

At Detroit Metro, you'll find the Stylish Paw by gates A66 and A18. 

And now for more Michael Simon fun!!

That's what I'm talking about!! Dogs and bones galore... and all packed into one nice knit package that's boxy enough to hide any figure flaw OR any sign of anorexia. And if you're lucky, this one may still be available on eBay!! 

If you like shoes, what's not to LOVE about wearing a shoe-embellished sweater! Like I always say, you can never be too rich, too thin or have too many pairs of shoes, especially in KNIT!!  Find this one on eBay too!

And just in time for Halloween... this ghost sweater is perfect for your neighborhood Halloween parade or guaranteed to frighten your co-workers!! Get this one here on eBay! 

Disclaimer: I know nothing about the people who are selling these items on eBay, much less their fashion sense. Search for Michael Simon on eBay on you'll find even more fabulous finds from the last century. 

But wait!! Here's one more. A Michael Simon beaded dog purse on eBay. It says it was purchased at Neiman Marcus. Is that possible??!!

Here's the latest Michael Simon collection AT Neiman Marcus! No WAY!!! More fitted, toned down animal-print... kind of a St. John meets Chanel influence, but at a fraction of the cost. Not quite my style, but I still long for my black-and-white checked, fringed Michael Simon cardigan with linebacker shoulder pads. *Sigh*