Women’s Ed Hardy Boots have become all the rage in footwear these days - there is one style that is just as great in the summer as in the winter - the "Shins". It’s tough to call these "boots" - in the truest sense of the word, they’re not.  They’re more like a Hi-Rise sneaker that rises just about as high as the knee, but they still fall into a "boots" category.

These Women’s Ed Hardy boots are unlike any other in fashion today - they’re quilted up the leg and lace all the way from above the toe area to the very top of the boot.  And - they’re unmistakably women’s footwear, with some truly feminine (and quite brilliant) tattoo-style designs.

The Women’s Ed Hardy Boot lineup is anything but plain - any given pair has it’s own unique Ed Hardy hard rock style, with brilliant and contrasting designs and colors. 

Colors and designs available with the Women’s Ed Hardy Shins Boot:

• Silver - This has a Geisha design with a silver-grey back and a lace-style white contrasting look
• Black - The black Women’s Shins have a "Love Kills Slowly" design emblazed on the entire boot, with the main contrasting colors of red and purple.
• Brown - The brown Shins have quite a repeated print background pattern, eagle on the left and right sides of the boot and along the foot area is a crochet-looking design that is gorgeous.

Cost Information:  Retail price for the "Shins" Ed Hardy Women’s Boot is around $150 whether found offline or at an online merchant.

I always hear, "You’re feet don’t look that big." I suppose it’s because I’m 5′8 ½ and blessed with long legs. Since I wear size 11 shoes, I know first hand how frustrating it is to go shopping for shoes. You spot a pair of "must haves." Mustering up as much of hope as you can, you approach the sales clerk and quietly ask "Do you have this in a size 11?" The clerk heads to the back only to come out empty handed. Disappointment, anger, envy and general disdain for women with smaller feet sweeps over you like a flood. Just as you’re about to walk out the door, you overhear a lady ask the clerk for the exact same pair of shoes in a size 8. The next thing you know the size 8 lady glides by you with her new shoes. Yes, that’s how the "other half" live. You wonder if designers and retailers even know we exist.

Finally, shoe designers are taking note that women with big feet want gorgeous shoes just like their tiny footed sisters. Since I wear size 11, I can tell you that we don’t mind spending money when it comes to buying a pair of shoes that are the perfect fit and style. While some manufacturers and retailers are still reluctant to cater to the Large Size Womens Shoes market, others realize there is a real need to provide quality, stylish shoes for full-footed women. Retailers and manufacturers who service the $11 billion a year Large Size Womens Shoes market realize there is a great opportunity to increase their visibility and profitability.

In the last 15 years there has been a dramatic increase in the size of women’s feet. The women’s plus-size shoe segment of the market has been growing at over 10% a year in the last 15 years, while the women’s shoe industry has been experiencing a rate of 1-2% a year. Statistics show that 12.3 million women in the US can’t find shoes that fit correctly. They’re either too small or too tight which forces many women to look for shoes in the men’s shoe department.

Kudos to the Internet retailers and brick & mortar stores who provide stylish designer shoes in our size. Here are just a few:

Internet Shoe Retailers

• Zappos.com
• Payless.com
• 6pm.com
• Shoes.com
• Onlineshoes.com
• Shoebuy.com
• Endless.com
• Designershoes.com
• Nordstrom.com

Shoe Stores

• Nordstrom’s
• Macy’s
• Payless
• DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse)
• JC Penny’s
• TJ Maxx
• Target

Just as in the United States, designer clothes UK and beyond are very popular. The United Kingdom is just as into designers and high fashion as the United States is, they just can’t seem to get enough of it. Despite all of the differences between the United States and the United Kingdom, many of their citizens love fashion and just can’t get enough. Designer clothes UK style are not all that different from the designer clothes everywhere else. In fact, most designers will introduce just one line each season and people from all over the world either love it or hate it.

This season designer clothes UK style are much like the styles in the United States. Shorts for women are longer, extending down almost to the knee. Cute tie offs at the cuff of the short are very in as well. Plaid is very in this year, as this is a trend that seems to be in and then out as often as the seasons change. Blouses for women this season are very light and airy, almost peasant like. Simple beauty is in; most of the clothing is understated but somehow still very beautiful. Solid colored tops are in, although so are print tops. Solid colors such as blacks, blues, reds, pinks, and browns are very popular even though they are not colors that many people associate with the summer months. Men’s fashions are also quite simple in the United Kingdom this season, as they are in the United States. Button down short sleeve shirts, carpenter style shorts, and brightly colored tops sort of round out the anything goes theme for men.

Designer clothes UK consumers are going for are simply and airy. Anything that can be washed at home instead of taking it to a cleaning service is a good thing. Shoes and accessories are big again this year alongside the designer clothes UK consumers are buying. Slip on shoes such as sandals and clog style shoes are very big. Easy and relaxed generally seems to be the theme this year, even amongst the big names in fashion. Calvin Klein, Christian Dior, and many of the other designers are definitely into the less is more theme right now, and it’s really working for consumers in the United Kingdom and elsewhere.

Designer clothes UK buyers are buying or looking at for nights out on the town are also quite simple, but very elegant as well. Sheer fabrics, and a variety of lengths in skirts and dresses for women make getting something for everyone quite easy. There seems to be a throw back to the way that many people dressed in the 60s and even the 70s going on in a lot of the fashion right now with low-rise waists in skirts, skorts, shorts, and even dress slacks. The basic style is also not unlike the style of dress that was popular during that time. A lot of the evening clothes are sheer as was already mentioned, but sequins or gem stones accenting clothing is also quite popular right now. Girly girls are in their element with some of the simple but elegant eveningwear that is being made available right now.

Designer clothes UK consumers are buying are much like the clothes that are being purchased everywhere. More and more people are doing away with the high maintenance clothing during the summer months because they want to be comfortable and wear clothing that is easily maintained. While the designers often set the standards for fashion, the designers are currently giving the UK consumers exactly what they want and need.

Cowboy boots were, as the name implies, originally created for cowboys. They got their start during the Civil War drawing from the design of the cavalry boots that were worn by soldiers. Later the cattlemen in the big ranching states like Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma went to boot makers and requested alterations to their boots in order to better accommodate the conditions they worked in. The two most popular creators of cowboy boots during the 1870s and 80s were Justin of Justin Boots in Spanish, Fort Texas (also known as “Big Daddy Joe”) and Mr. Charles Hyer of Hyer Brothers Boots in Olathe, Kansas.

Cowboy boots have a distinctive style and shape. They are constructed with a high shaft, a high heel, a rounded or pointed toe and no lacing or zippers at all. The first cowboy boots were constructed of plain leather but over the course of time the have evolved into more of a fashion statement with decorative stitching, punched designs and even cutouts in the high tops (Texas stars were once the hottest trend). Today many people enjoy the feel as and look of wearing cowboy boots and they can be purchased in almost any color or design you can imagine. Most cowboy boots are still made from leather but some are fashioned from more exotic animals such as alligators, snakes, and even eel.

When looking for a great fitting pair of cowboy boots it is important to understand that cowboy boots do not fit the way other shoes do. Be sure to do your cowboy boot shopping (and any kind of shoe shopping) after lunch since feet expand throughout the day. It is also important to have your feet measured by the shoe salesperson. Cowboy boots purchased in the morning will end up being too tight by the end of the day. If you purchase them after a long day of work, the opposite is true; they will be much too loose in the morning. Everyone has one foot that is slightly larger than the other, so it is strongly advised that you have both of your feet measured for cowboy boots to ensure a proper fit.

For optimum comfort you should choose the toe shape that is most compatible with your foot shape. Rounded or slightly boxy toes provide the most room and comfort and should be chosen by anyone with foot trouble. A pointier toe may be more fashionable in some cases, but do not choose this style if it causes you foot pain.

If you have a high instep you may have problems finding a pair of cowboy boots that fit comfortably and do not bind. One option for women with this problem is to purchase a pair of cowboy boots in either the boy’s or men’s department. The same advice applies for those with wide feet. Usually, women’s shoes and boots are made with a B width and men’s with a D width.

The next thing to take into consideration is the heel height. Cowboy boots come in a wide range of heel heights from almost flat to several inches tall. If you have flat feet or back pain you will do best with a low heel, too flat or too tall will increase your pain. A lower heel is also a consideration for a more casual look and a higher heel is dressier.

Once you have considered all the information above it is time to try the boot on. Begin by rolling up your pant leg to just below the knee and then grab the tabs at the top of the boot with one hand on each tab and then pull the boot on. The boot should slide on easily and the shaft should not rub against the leg when you walk (this could cause blistering). You should be able to wiggle your toes slightly and the heel should not slide up and down when you walk, but also should not be too restraining.

There you have it. You now have all the information you need to make an educated cowboy boot purchase. You should easily be able to find a boot to fit your fashion sense and your foot in comfort and style.