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About Kate Cunningham
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Expertise
I can answer any technical, construction, glossary and fit questions regarding shoes, cowboy boots, equestrian footwear, workboots and work clothing too.

Experience
My experience is based upon eight years within the industry as a retail manager, as a buying team member, as the training manager for a retail corporation and as the author of an intra website for product knowledge in these areas and with manual production.

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I have extensive product knowledge training, seminars within production factories and ongoing relationships with major footwear manufacturers within my fields.

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Kate Cunningham 
In Category  Footwear

SubjectDate Asked

Shoe Boots Sizing5/28/2008
  Q: Long time ago, I purchased a pair of western shoe boots (China made, no label) in a department ...
  A: Beata, In the industry, the Ariat Jacie is called a "boot shoe", which may help you as you search ...
Brown's Landing for Women Sandals5/19/2008
  Q: Where I can find Brown's landing for women? Do you know the manufacturer, the store for purchase, ...
  A: I have had no luck whatsoever finding Brown's Landing shoe manufacturer. They are an Opanka style ...
heels shortened5/17/2008
  Q: I have 4 pair of 4 inch heels. I love all four and hate to get rid of them. Problem is, I can walk ...
  A: Yes, heels may often be shortened a inch or so for comfort. A reputable shoe repairman can evaluate ...
Mythical blue Louboutins?5/15/2008
  Q: I wonder if you can help. One of my best friend's is getting married next year, and had heard of ...
  A: I found the answer to your question, but it may not be of much help. There has been speculation ...
Christian loubotin shoes4/27/2008
  Q: I just bought a new pair shoes, however the heel is too high. I was wondering if I could have 2 ...
  A: But they are Loubotin... everyone will be so enthralled with your lovely shoes and entranced as you ...
To fix scratches3/12/2008
  Q: How to fix scratches on my black $250.00 shoos
  A: Scratches are actually the top layer of leather that has been abraded or cut. The only way to 'fix" ...
pink skirt3/11/2008
  Q: I have a fashion question. I have a skirt that is mostly off white with a pink vine design and wide ...
  A: I would suggest that you look at a higher heel shoe, with a 50's style to it, which is glamorous and ...
Heel Drag3/8/2008
  Q: i have a pair of shoes with increasing heel drag. I was wondering if there was a way to help ...
  A: The biggest problem that I see with the pictures you sent (a fantastic thing to do)is that your ...
wallets2/21/2008
  Q: what are wallets made of ?
  A: Wallets are made of leather, any leather, and often of any hide of an animal that is not fragile ...
Custom boots2/18/2008
  Q: Years ago I had a pair of custom (last) boots made by Lucchesse. They were stolen recently and now ...
  A: Did you have your "last" made when you originally ordered your boots, or did you order them through ...
Heel Ware2/18/2008
  Q: my walking shoes wear heavily on the outside of both heels, the left moreso than the right. I ...
  A: Try www.shoeinserts.com. Depending on the style of the shoe, you can have the outer portion of your ...
Uggs?2/7/2008
  Q: I have the brown uggs, and I put waterproof and stain stuff on them 3 months ago when I bought them. ...
  A: Please check out the UGGS official site at www.uggsaustralia.com for concise instructions on ...
High Heels History2/7/2008
  Q: I read that back in the Shakespearean years, Men wore high heels as well as women. Know when and WHY ...
  A: Please start with http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_heels for a good history. The understanding has ...
Shorten high heels1/29/2008
  Q: I have several pair of high heels (3-4) inch that I can no longer wear because of my back. I LOVE ...
  A: I have heard that this is a process that can be done successfully by a real boot & shoe repairman, ...
Searching for a pair of shoes1/27/2008
  Q: I'm looking for a particular pair of shoes, specifically, pumps or wedges that show off your feet ...
  A: I agree that those shoes are really great, definitely flattering! It is too difficult to identify ...
shoes1/26/2008
  Q: how can i find out if the air jordans in china are the real thing.
  A: I am supplying a link for you to read regarding the shoes... with great photos of the Chinese Air ...
Best Cowboy boots for large calves.1/21/2008
  Q: I am looking into some cowboy boots for a formal event in a few months. I was wondering what your ...
  A: Met with the Ariat Rep today and passed along your positive remarks about the ability to fit into ...
Best Cowboy boots for large calves.1/20/2008
  Q: I am looking into some cowboy boots for a formal event in a few months. I was wondering what your ...
  A: If you are looking for a traditional cowboy boot style, I would recommend that you consider Dan Post ...
High heels1/9/2008
  Q: I was wondering if you could help me out with something. I have two pairs of boots that are in ...
  A: The pieces you are referring to are called "heel tips or caps". I attempted to find them online for ...
Boots1/7/2008
  Q: The Fall of 2007 edition People magazine had Brad Paisley & his wife Kimberly on the front cover. ...
  A: I have located the picture so I am sure you are referring to the almost knee high brown boots with ...
SATC Season 3 Manolo Blahniks1/5/2008
  Q: I am looking for a pair of Manolo Blahniks that Carrie bought in the episode Attack of the Ten Foot ...
  A: I have to be honest and say that finding shoes featured on Sex & The City has been one of my most ...
Shoes1/2/2008
  Q: My shoe size is a 6 1/2 and my feet aren't that tan but not too white. I go offroading a lot but I'm ...
  A: Happy New Year. Vans are pretty stylish, a great look. There are other manufacturers you might ...
ASK YOU LOT OF QUES10/31/2007
  Q: i am a footwear designer and technologist and have completed my graduation on it. can you tell me, ...
  A: I have provided a link that features schools for footwear design as you requested. I have no ...
cleaning suede shoes10/9/2007
  Q: Kate, you were quite clear about cleaning suede shoes, except for road tar. I have spots of tar on ...
  A: I just got back from a product knowledge road trip and passed your question among some experts. ...
high heels10/7/2007
  Q: Is it OK for a 5'8'' girl to wear 3'' heels in everyday life?
  A: The answer is "YES". I recently answered a question much like yours where I listed several tall ...
shoe design10/3/2007
  Q: i have a great shoe design. i have all the info in my head, the only problem is how to get started. ...
  A: Most shoe manufacturers have teams that are permanently employed just to design. I found a website ...
which conditioner for scratches10/1/2007
  Q: As per your recommendations for fixing scratches on leather shoes: Farnarm Horse or Bickmore. I am ...
  A: I have to say that my overall favorite is Bickmore - the company is totally devoted to treating ...
I cannot get my new cowboy boots on.9/8/2007
  Q: Please forgive this really stupid question. I have just purchased my first cowboy boot, it is ...
  A: Not an unusual problem at all. What you are experiencing is called limited heel rotation. The ...
Finding Shoes9/5/2007
  Q: I once bought a pair of boots/shoes made by Napapijiri. I can't find anywhere that stocks them ...
  A: I am investigating and will have to look deeper for this manufacturer - it will take me a few days. ...
Nappa Leather8/26/2007
  Q: I just bought nappa leather sport shoes (casual/running). I noticed it damages easily after wearing ...
  A: Nappa leather is made of a premium full grain leather from kidskin( young goat), kipskin(calf) or ...
Slingback shoes8/24/2007
  Q: I have fallen in love with a pair of chunky slingback shoes that Scarlett Johansson recently wore. ...
  A: Scarlett Johansson is the ambassador for Christian Laboutin shoes - for the best site to locate ...
brown's landing shoes8/17/2007
  Q: I actually found a pair of Brown's Landing shoes at Goodwill. They were new and looked comfortable. ...
  A: I recommend Zappos.com and Shoe.com for selection. Both of those sites have given me best results ...
mens shoes8/13/2007
  Q: my husband purchased a pair of browns landing shoes.. around 100 dollars.. 6 months later the sole ...
  A: Lynda, I have sent out an email to locate your manufacturer - although most manufacturers do ask ...
Cowboy boots w/o sizes.8/11/2007
  Q: My mom has three pairs of men's boots that my dad left her when he passed away a few yrs ago.he used ...
  A: The following may be of assistance: adjust sizes to get as close as you can... these are ...
shoes !!8/11/2007
  Q: i have many shoes ,such as NIKE JORDAN ADIDAS shoes,i want to sell some of them on internet ,but i ...
  A: The best format we are aware of is through EBAY. We use it, we trust it and it is very easy to use. ...
Shoes!!8/4/2007
  Q: i love shoes, and this last year, i always wore skating shoes, such as Dc's Vans, etc. and this year ...
  A: I think that you should alternate wearing your older shoes with your new shoes for a week or two, ...
skate shoe question7/31/2007
  Q: what does 'DC' in DC Shoes stand for?
  A: The original name of the company, which only sold t-shirts, was Eightball. Someone else had ...
I want to buy sneaker shoes7/30/2007
  Q: My name is Sachi. I want to buy sneaker shoes. Are there recommended sneaker shoes?
  A: It depends what you wish to use the sneakers for... For style, KSwiss is popular as are Black Suede ...
penny loafers7/30/2007
  Q: I just bought a pair of shoes on sale, and now I'm kind of regretting it. They are a pair of black ...
  A: I love Penny Loafers! Especially the new higher heels! Steve Madden brought them back and made ...
uncomfortable shoes..7/29/2007
  Q: Over the past year or so, I've developed a problem walking any distance in heels. I start getting ...
  A: Researching blisters I found some of the following to be favorites for prevention and treatment: ...
Brown's Landing7/9/2007
  Q: Last fall I bought a pair of Brown's Landing womens shoes. They resemble a cute nautical moc from ...
  A: I actually get quite a few questions about Brown's Landing shoes. I have never been able to locate ...
shoes7/8/2007
  Q: Where could I find platform sneakers like the Spice Girls used to wear?
  A: Well, the platform sneakers that the Spice Girls wore were first virtually created by UK designer, ...
Top Brands - Western Boots7/3/2007
  Q: I am looking forward to buying my first pair of western boots, and for my wife as well. We are ...
  A: The top echelon is Lucchese, which also has 2 ready made lines, 1883 (features a twisted cone last) ...
Fashion trends in western boots7/2/2007
  Q: I have read somewhere that fashion trends in the western boots market segment is highly cyclical, ...
  A: You are entirely correct, the western boot does enjoy popularity in a cyclic nature, unless you are ...
Top Brands - Western Boots7/2/2007
  Q: I am looking forward to buying my first pair of western boots, and for my wife as well. We are ...
  A: Ram,wonderful to hear from you again :o) If you tell me what area you are located in, I can make the ...
fashion (summer)6/10/2007
  Q: my name is nicole, i have an hourglass figure (or so my mom says) and i have long white legs as i do ...
  A: The very first thing to remember is that people who make fun of others actually suffer from their ...
Spurs on boots6/8/2007
  Q: I need something that keeps my spurs on the boots better. Is there a customization to the boot that ...
  A: Carl, I do not know if you are wearing Justin ropers, lacers, or western style but the heel you need ...
celebrity fashion6/1/2007
  Q: What kind/brand of boots does Brad Pitt wear? I have seen numerous photos of Brad wearing a pair of ...
  A: I have tried to get the brand but not much luck. I do know he wears Nike Shox and they give him ...
Shoes and Jeans5/31/2007
  Q: Details: I’m white, I have a tan, blonde hair, blue eyes. I want a good pair of shoes that will go ...
  A: I would suggest you check out the website: www.Zappos.com > go to Mens > and then search by SKU (see ...
S&C Manolos in Season 45/18/2007
  Q: I saw another question you answered about a pair of shoes seen in Sex & the City, so I thought ...
  A: So these are nude colored sling backs? Can you describe them a bit more in detail? What details ...
Shoe Colour5/14/2007
  Q: Mother of the groom. Bought a burgundy dress for son's wedding. What colour do you suggest for ...
  A: Carmen, I sent you an answer with a website for choices - I hope you received the email. To restate ...
Shoe Colour5/11/2007
  Q: Mother of the groom. Bought a burgundy dress for son's wedding. What colour do you suggest for ...
  A: I think that you should wear a either a dyed to match, or a evening black or a dark silver shoe. I ...
BAPE5/4/2007
  Q: I've been shopping online and found a pair of BAPE shoes that I wanted and I just have one question ...
  A: I think you should go with your traditional shoe size since most tennis shoes are cut on the ...
western boots fashion heel4/9/2007
  Q: matt
  A: There are only 3 companies that will do a "make-up" boot to include a change from western walking to ...
BROWN'S LANDING4/1/2007
  Q: I am looking for Brown's Landing sandals for men. I haven't seen them anywhere in four years. I ...
  A: I spent a few hours looking into Brown's Landing shoes, which are available for women... but I am ...
Manolo Blahniks3/30/2007
  Q: i need to find a pair of pink and blue Manolo Blahniks featured in season three of sex and the city, ...
  A: This is the total wardrobe used in Escape from New York - anything sound familiar? Kate Carrie - ...
Manolo Blahniks3/23/2007
  Q: i need to find a pair of pink and blue Manolo Blahniks featured in season three of sex and the city, ...
  A: I just spent two days in LA and talked to my contacts regarding the shoes. Strangly, no one could ...
heels shortened?3/16/2007
  Q: I've bought a pair of heels that i adore, and they're too tall for me !! I cant walk in these heels ...
  A: An interesting question. I have only heard of one person,Alphoso Gallo of Yorkville New York, who ...
dc shoes3/1/2007
  Q: are dc shoes classed as a shoe or a trainer
  A: DC shoes would be a trainer as far as styling goes BUT in California guys wear them to work in ...
clueless about shoes2/21/2007
  Q: I want to have a few different pairs of shoes to go with different outfits, but I have no idea what ...
  A: I apologize for the late answer - I was logged out on "vacation" due to job travel and the system ...
shoes2/18/2007
  Q: I'm fashion un-knowledgeable! I'm 25yrs old, I'm wondering how to wear the long black boots. I just ...
  A: Buy tights or stockings in a dark color to compliment the boots and the skirt, you can option to ...
uggs2/12/2007
  Q: recently i have noticed loadsa ppl wearing like ugg boot things, nd i have sum like them but theyre ...
  A: You can order Uggs at Bootbarn.com. They ship all over the world and their prices are exactly what ...
shoes!2/10/2007
  Q: I'm goin to florida soon with a load of mates, and we were just wondering what sort of stuff we ...
  A: Clothing in the U.S. is pretty cheap, especially if you are looking for Levi jeans or Wrangler jeans ...
Cleaning2/8/2007
  Q: What is the best way to clean the suede on 580 New Balance shoes?
  A: What type of 'dirt" is on the shoe: typical dirt? Road tar? oil? Grease? The most effective way to ...
Shoes - increase height1/23/2007
  Q: I'm 55, my girlfriend is 56 and she is just a bit taller than I am. Do you have a suggestion of a ...
  A: Actually I do know of a website that you can go to that will address giving a lift in any shoe you ...
shoe/sneaker1/19/2007
  Q: I hope I'm finding you in the best of health. I'm trying to look for a shoe that may not even exist ...
  A: Sorry I have not been able to respond to you sooner, the cold weather here knocked out our ...
finding fashionable men's shoes1/13/2007
  Q: I am middle aged, a typical male with no fashion sense. I realize women place a lot of importance ...
  A: I agree with you that women place a lot of importance on men's footwear, I certainly look at this as ...
classic short ugg navy1/12/2007
  Q: please can you help me? im looking for the classic short ugg in a size 8 in the color NAVY! its an ...
  A: I have to research my sources today with some phone calls... I will email you again tonight, Friday. ...
cowboy boots1/8/2007
  Q: i was wonderin what are some good brand cowboy boots, like i mean some like good hardcore cowboy ...
  A: Well, you're in luck because I am in the hardcore western boot industry... so, I will give you the ...
fitting cowboy boots after injury12/29/2006
  Q: I was injured in a riding and had a triple compound fracture of my ankle. I need to be able to wear ...
  A: I see cstomers daily with range of motion issues and simply limited heel rotation situation. I also ...
mens vintage sandals12/16/2006
  Q: ok... I am trying to find out if it is even possible to find a pair of sandals out of the 70's .... ...
  A: Happy Holidays Kathy! The style of sandals in the 70s evolved because of ecco friendly sway and the ...
Shoes11/26/2006
  Q: Can Boudoir Slippers be worn outside as shoes to dinner or a party? Ex. I brought a dress that ...
  A: Happy Holidays, Angel! I looked at many, many Bebe mules and boudoir shoes so that I would ...
square toe, round toe, pointy toe, which is in style now??11/12/2006
  Q: I have been seeing a range of shoes styles this year and I'm not sure what's in ...pointy, round, or ...
  A: Sounds like you have great taste in shoes and boots! The first step in being able to wear some of ...
Leather scrathces11/9/2006
  Q: I've got leather shoes that have some scratches on them, is there anything I can do to get rid of ...
  A: I actually attempted to answer your question earlier today but was subject to a Microsoft Failure at ...
Motorcycling boots for wide feet.11/3/2006
  Q: Where would I find motorcycle boots (or more generic boots that happen to be suited to motorcycling) ...
  A: I apologize for taking some time to get back to you. I cannot find your original posting to me so ...
White sneakers after Labor Day???10/23/2006
  Q: Is it appropriate to wear white sneakers after Labor Day? I say yes, but my husband vehemently says ...
  A: Your question made me smile extra wide today and my husband grab his wallet in fear! An old custom ...
brogues10/23/2006
  Q: I want to buy a pair of brown brogues. What colour suit would go will go with them and is there any ...
  A: Readers are probably not sure what a Brogue is, so I would like to give them a short explanation - ...
penny loafers10/19/2006
  Q: why do people put pennys in penny loafers?
  A: Penny Loafers were much favoured by the Ivy League (East Coast upper society)in the US just about ...
Fabric Shoes10/19/2006
  Q: Is it possible to stretch fabric shoes without compromising fabric? I bought a pair of expensive ...
  A: Material, fabric, shoes are woven, much like leather has a weave and pores. When we stretch ...
Flat shoe fitting10/12/2006
  Q: Is there a way to fit flat, enclosed non-sneaker shoes? I always get hurt on my heels - either ...
  A: Sarah, This is an interesting question and to answer it I need a few more details. What width shoe ...
Round Toe Shoes9/16/2006
  Q: Do round toe shoes make your legs look fat in a skirt? Are they office appropriate? I am 52 but ...
  A: I see hundreds of women every month and they often have the same concern as they try on boots or ...
ABOUT SIZE9/15/2006
  Q: IN CHINA MY SHOE SIZE IS 37. HOW ABOUT IN AMERCIAN?
  A: The conversion from China shoe size to US for size 37 is to size 6. The best way to truly know your ...

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