As seen on Domestic Sluttery (a favourite blog) this morning – the Mojito shoe. Oh me, oh my. Inspired, witty design? Tick. Glossy and gorgeous? Tick. Slightly weird but makes me incredibly happy? TICK. I excuse featuring shoes/bags/scarves/jewellery on what is essentially an interiors/design website on the grounds that fashion accessories are also perfect for interiors accessorizing too. Display favourite footwear on shelves and mantelpieces – like the Mojito here, so many shoes are mini artworks/sculptural installations these days – and hang scarves, bags and jewellery from any available hook to add instant, easy colour, texture and pattern to rooms (and not just your bedroom).
These fabulous shoes may look just a bit bonkers at first sight, but are actually the brainchild of architect Julian Hakes – read the full story here at Dezeen of how he came up with the idea, and took 3 years to develop it. After his initial drawings and models being featured on Dezeen (see images above and left) the overwhelmingly positive response led him to develop the concept into a wearable shoe that launched in 2011 and is now available on the high street from Schuh. In case you’re curious, the name of the shoe comes from the shape reminding him of the curl of lime zest in a Mojito.
Reviewers say the Mojito, apart from having the wow factor, is actually very easy to wear – light, comfortable (thanks to memory foam insoles), and one delighted owner also mentions how well ventilated they keep her tootsies, preventing that nasty, hot sweaty foot thing at the end of a night dancing. Who knew something so fabulous would be so practical?
Available in 5 different colours, from nude to black via neon brights, pop them on your mantelpiece, admire them daily, and maybe arrange a couple of special nights out to show them off too. I think a Mojito (or two), and actually any drink at all, will taste an awful lot better wearing a pair of these.
Images: Schuh, Dezeen. Inspiration: Domestic Sluttery
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