Going, going, gone!

Going, going...

We're still here, barely.  Things have been moving fast around this place and it looks
like our projected June 22 closing date may be changing.  

We are looking at Saturday, June 16th as our last day so please come by soon and
see what we have left.  

If you have a gift card do not wait any longer.  

We have a lot of stock that we will be sending back to our vendors so be
sure to get in here and spend those gift cards before everything is shipped out.  

Right now everything is 30% OFF but if you buy 2 or more of anything 

(shoes+socks, shoes+lip balm, you get the idea) 

you get 40% OFF your entire purchase.  What a deal!

See you soon!

Big Sale on NOW

ALL WEEK LONG 

 get 30% OFF one item

OR

buy 2 or more and get 40% OFF 

your entire purchase!

Its a great day to shop Sole Obsession Footwear.

We're open 11am-5pm Tuesday through Saturday

FAQ

Many of you have come by the store to express sympathy, empathy, sorrow and well wishes.
I wonder if I have met all of you with the right response?  Some days I am flippant, some days I am eager to share in your feelings, and some days I really don't know how to feel.  This going-out-of-business-so what's next stage is...different.  It's challenging, exciting and just plain different.  When you begin a business the exit plan never reads:  "I plan to close out due to a trademark issue."  That's not typically where pen meets paper.  Usually it sounds rosy and glamorous.  Things like "pass down to my children" or "sell it when it becomes profitable" are at the top of the list.  "Legal reasons" ~ not so much.

Thoughts overwhelm me as I look back to 2008 and try to look forward to 2013 and beyond.  And through this pensiveness I felt the urge to share.  I apologize in advance if this is too much but sometimes it just feels necessary.

Many of you know that I profess to be a Christian.  While that means many things to many people, for me it means that Jesus Christ is Lord of my life.  In my current circumstance I am so grateful for the relationship I have in Christ.  While the circumstances surrounding Sole Obsession Footwear closing aren't rosy or glamorous,  I feel at peace.  I know God is in control and that His plans are always good.  Whether they make sense or not isn't really important.  What's important is that He tells me in Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."  Some days it's easy to forget that promise.  But I know it to be true, I believe in it, and so I march on with certainty that God's great plans are still to come.

On my heart tonight is the reality that "losing" or "closing" a store is really not that monumental.  By next year my family will have moved on and we'll still have one another, we'll have our family and friends, and we'll be okay.  But there are so many issues in our world and right in our neighborhood that ARE monumental.  My daughter's school mate losing her mom to cancer this week, a wonderful man from church who has been battling cancer learning from the doctors this week that his days are numbered, a family struggling to make decisions on cancer treatment for their precious young daughter.  She is battling cancer for a third time and is only 7 years old.  Haiti - still just a city of ruins after the devastating earthquake in 2010, families trying to make their way after the rise and fall of Detroit - daily having to worry for their safety and the safety of those around them.  The list goes on folks and unfortunately doesn't get much better.  If you go down the road of disaster it is long, wide and never ending.  Thank goodness we can cling to good news and bright futures.  For if we truly seek the Lord His promises are also never ending.  His promise is eternal goodness.  "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."  Romans 6:23.

In light of all that sorrow and suffering my only response can be "this isn't so bad".  It's unfortunate, it's a big huge bummer, but it's okay.

“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid." John 14:27

We are selling, selling, selling

What happens when you post a closeout sign on your window? 

It becomes a mad house here.

We have been working our tails off.  It's been fun seeing so many people come through the doors and it has sure made our days go fast.  I'm thankful for great staff and friends who have come to help.  I'm thankful for all of you who have shopped local and supported our sale.  

We have sold a LOT of shoes over the past two weeks but we do still have lots of great styles still available.  So pop by and see what your closet is missing.  We'd love to see you.  

Remember our last day is tentatively June 22nd but we may be sold out sooner so don't wait too long.  

Also check facebook and/or our blog for updates on hours as they are subject to change.  

Calling all Gift Cards

We want to make sure everyone has a chance to  use their  gift cards before we close. We've been SUPER busy & selling LOTS of shoes. Come by SOON so you can make sure to find  your size before things are  GONE, gone, GONE!    Sole Obsession Footwear 1758 Front Street, Ste 103 Lynden, Washington 98264 360-392-8659

Mothers are special

Celebrate Mom with affordable jewelry.

We have some super cute, American made, silver jewelry that every mom is sure to love.

Lotus makes quality jewelry with a great price.

For Mom's we are offering Lotus at 15% OFF.
{if you pair it with May's coupon you can save even more.}

We love all the Mom's out there.  Happy Mother's Day!

May Flowers + Shoe Sales = Cheery Spring

Check out our latest email coupon and save in May.

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/May-flowers---shoe-sales---cheery-spring.html?soid=1102932851199&aid=f6ban3qznF0

Schedule Change Up

I hate messing with the schedule but sometimes it just has to be done.
So tomorrow we will be open from 12-5:30pm (instead of our typical 10am).

I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and hope you can arrange your day to come by in the afternoon.

And if you could bring some sun that would be appreciated.  :-)

Oh and did you know our sock sale is still on.  Buy 2, Get 1 FREE!  Its a super good deal and it ends on Monday so come in soon and stock up.

Also, this weekend is your last chance to use the email coupon that was sent out at the beginning of April.  If you missed it, check your inbox for an email from us on April 1 or email us and we'll send you a new one.

Happy Shopping!

Praying

I felt compelled to share this story of a brave young fighter.  

Many of our customers know and love this sweet family.  

Will you join our small town in praying for them today?

For more information about their sweet baby, Esther, you can
 visit their blog here.  

Shoe of the Week

As you know from our last post, Dansko has been springing some changes on us this year.  Another change on the way, the Marcelle and Marah Mary Jane Clog are no longer being produced.  This long time staple of the Dankso clog collection is being replaced by a new, update version of itself.  While new is great, sometimes one has to wonder: "Why mess with something that works?"  But mess with they are and so we are saying a final farewell to the Marah collection.  If you are IN LOVE with your Marah/Marcelle clog footbed you may want to swing in for a great deal of the final sizes that we have in stock.

On sale until they are gone...

Marah in black, black patent, espresso, and red.

Black Available in sizes 38, 41, 42

Black Patent available in sizes 39, 40

Espresso available in sizes 38, 42

Red available in sizes 38, 40, 41

Regularly priced at $119.95

*

Sale Price $77.95

Color

Black $77.95 USD Black Patent $77.95 USD Espresso $77.95 USD Red $77.95 USD

Sizes

38 39 40 41 42

*Sale price valid on sizes available in store only.  Not to be combined with other offers or coupons.  Not valid on previous purchases. Listed sizes available subject to change without notice.  All sales final.  


** We ship anywhere in the continental United States.  Our shipping rate is a flat $5.00.  If you would like to purchase online and pick up at the store please indicate that in your purchase and we will refund your shipping costs at the time of pickup.  If you have any questions please call 360-392-8659.

EEK!

If you follow us on facebook you've already heard the distressing news.  

If you don't then here it is...

I received notice yesterday that Dansko is almost completely sold out of their sandals for the season. 

 Its true, we haven't even hit 70 degrees and the Dansko sandals are as good as gone.  

So what we have left in the store is all that we will get this season.  

Great timing for those of you who get our email coupons and our Shoe of the Week sale.

If you had plans to wait for nice weather before doing some spring shopping I'd suggest you reconsider.  

Come in soon and get your Dansko sandals before the really are GONE!

See you soon.

Shoe of the Week

Did you wake up today thankful for a risen Lord?  I sure did.  What a beautiful weekend and a beautiful start to our week.  It seems we may have finally turned the corner to spring.  I think it is fitting to start this week with a sandal sale.

This week's Shoe of the Week is the Sandi by Dansko.

Dansko's Sausalito footbed is the perfect blend or support and comfort.  This is truly the sandal you can walk around all day in and not regret a thing.  In fact, I think your feet will thank you.  Perfect for strolling the mall, soaking in the sunshine at Boulevard Park or for a full work day.  You will not be disappointed.

So jump at this chance to SAVE on Dansko sandals.

Regular Price $114.95
Shoe of the Week Sale Price $86.95


Available in black and brown.

*Shoe of the Week price effective only during the week of the sale (Mon-Sat). 

Sale price applies to in stock sizes and colors only. 

Sizes available may change from original post. Not to be combined with other sales or offers. 

Sale price not valid on previous purchases.

 All sales final.

He is RISEN!

I hope you enjoy this beautiful resurrection weekend.

What a great time to reflect on God's wonderful gift.

Blessings,  

Shoe of the Week

This week's Shoe of the Week also comes from Clarks.  We are happy present one of our most popular shoes the Un.Loop from the Un.Structured collection.

We currently have the Un.Loop in black, brown, burgandy, and taupe. We also have wide widths in brown and black.

Versatile and super comfortable, this Unstructured® casual shoe features a removable cushioned footbed and the unique Air Circulation System, an innovative climate control technology that keeps feet feeling fresh and comfortable all day.

Regular Price: $107.95

Shoe of the Week Sale Price:

ONLY $80.95

Reminder: Sale prices are for in stock SIZES and colors. These shoes fly off the shelves so hurry in an pick up your pair!

*Shoe of the Week price effective only during the week of the sale (Mon-Sat). Sale price applies to in stock sizes and colors only. Sizes available may change from original post. Not to be combined with other sales or offers. Sale price not valid on previous purchases. All sales final.

cool Keen color!

Keen is bursting out in color! We have some great selections from the Harvest MJ, Sienna MJ, and Arcata lines!

Fun, funky, and full of personality these shoes will surely perk up you up and put a spring in your step!

So, if you're looking for something fresh and new stop in and try a pair on. Keen comfort, cute style. There is is Keen for everyone!

Check out the Recess is Back link below to see how Keen is bringing back the lost art of recess! (And really, can you think of a better shoe to wear to recess than one of these cute, colorful ones?)

Bringing back Shoe of the Week

We haven't done a Shoe of the Week sales in a LONG time.
I think with the beautiful sun that's been shining.
After such a long, long winter ~ really its been winter since 2010.
It's time to bring it back.

So for our first Shoe of the Week debut in 2012 we have...

Clarks "Evant Jennifer" from the Artisan Collection.

 "Day-to-evening banded leather sandal catches the eye with lacy cutout details and a chic leawood heel. Crafted by Clarks® Artisan in premium olive leather, it features an Active Air® cushioned footbed for all-day comfort. Pair this pretty heel sandal with a flowy or slim-line skirt or wide-leg denim."  {Clarks.com}

Whether you are wearing them to work all day or just want a simple, yet sexy sandal to slip into at night, the Evant Jennifer is the perfect sandal.  This elegant little heel has the perfect height to keep you comfortable all day or evening long.  

Available at Sole Obsession Footwear in Black or Olive.

Regular Price $99.95

Shoe of the Week Sale Price 

ONLY $74.95

Black available in sizes 6, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 11

Olive available in sizes 6.5, 7.5, 8.5

Color

Black $74.95 USD Olive $74.95 USD

Size

6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 11

*Shoe of the Week price effective only during the week of the sale (Mon-Sat).  Sale price applies to in stock sizes and colors only. Sizes available may change from original post.  Not to be combined with other sales or offers.  Sale price not valid on previous purchases.  All sales final.

Sock Sale!

All Smartwool and Dansko socks on sale BUY 2...GET 1 FREE!

Give your feet something to smile about with a bright spring pair of

 polka dot Smartwools or stripe-y Dansko socks!

(All sale socks final sale.)

color me happy: SOCKS

Rib Cuff in Seafoam (also available in white).

It's Spring in the Pacific Northwest which means, as true Pacific Northwesterners, as soon as we see sun we believe it is time for sandals, capris, shorts...However, the actual weather of Spring does not always agree.

What to do. What to do.

One of my favorite ways to liven up my wardrobe when it's still a bit chilly and my clothes still are a bit dull (can we say black, gray, brown?) is with socks. Fun, bright and just what my Spring wardrobe needs.



Rugby Stripe Crew in Pink (also available in Chino Stripe)

We just got a new shipment of Dansko (yep, you read that correctly, Dansko!) socks in today and I'm loving them!

These two styles join a couple of other styles that we already have in stock! You need to come in and pick out your favorite pair.

A little bit about Dansko socks:
*have natural wicking properties
*made with renewable & biodegradable resources
*and most importantly they are SOFT and durable!

Born has arrived

Pardon the pictures.  

I am not a photographer ~ obviously!

Don't let the pictures deter you, these Born sandals are so cute.

Come try them on and see how they feel.

I'm sure you will agree they are super comfy.

Introducing...Taos

Come in and meet our newest family member, Taos Footwear.

We love finding new things to bring to Sole Obsession Footwear and Taos was a great fit.

A word from the creators:

  

"Every shoe we make has lots of t.l.c. or Taos Lasting Comfort built into it. Our team works tirelessly to craft shoes that not only look great but make your feet feel great all day long. So stand up and get comfortable. We’ve got you covered."

Yep, that sounds about right!

They are passionate about comfort meets style.  

Can't argue there.

Come check out some of the new styles and see what you think. 

 Yesterday I sold one before it even made an appearance on the shelf.

They really are that comfortable.

  

The sun is out and we have NEW clothes

That's right clothes have arrived at Sole Obsession Footwear.

We've dabbled and experimented but we have finally found an awesome mix
of brands to call our own.  

Sole Obsession now carries "Mystree" and "Down East Basics"
 tops and sweaters.

You've got to come in and see this stuff. 

 It's cute, springy, and a lot of fun!