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Extreme Sizes: What It's Like to Have Size 5 and Size 11 Feet

Extreme Sizes: What It's Like to Have Size 5 and Size 11 Feet

Breanna Mroczek and Janet Davie have a lot of things in common — except for their shoe size. Listen in on the Where Calgary editors' conversation about being on opposite ends of the spectrum, a size 5 and a size 11.
6-minute read
Shoes that Take You Places

Shoes that Take You Places

Our Spring/Summer '16 collection isn’t simply about boarding planes to far away destinations; it’s about the confidence to board the daily flights of life.
6-minute read
Dissecting Our S/S '16 Collection

Dissecting Our S/S '16 Collection

Our co-founder, Justine, breaks down the four new styles and four new leathers you'll find in our latest footwear collection. Inspired by travel, built for comfort, designed to turn heads.
6-minute read
Boots For Wide Calves

Boots For Wide Calves

"I tried on 3 different pairs that wouldn’t zip up past my ankles to realize that maybe buying boots wasn’t going to be as straight forward as it should be." Vancouver-based blogger Alicia Winnett of Alicia Fashionista takes off to London, UK, and writes our Fit series post on finding...
2-minute read
Stylist's Notes: Breaking Down Poppy Barley's S/S '16 Campaign

Stylist's Notes: Breaking Down Poppy Barley's S/S '16 Campaign

Pack your bags: fashion stylist Jessica Clark breaks down the looks she created for our Spring/Summer 2016 shoot at the Edmonton International Airport.
9-minute read
Ebby Rane: The Line of Luxury Luggage You Need to Know About

Ebby Rane: The Line of Luxury Luggage You Need to Know About

As told to Poppy Barley, Sonja Salmon reveals the personal story behind launching her luxury luggage line, Ebby Rane. Plus: packing tips from the expert.
8-minute read
El Camino Travel: Putting Down Your Phone and Living in the Moment

El Camino Travel: Putting Down Your Phone and Living in the Moment

Katalina Mayorga, CEO of offbeat travel company El Camino, writes about the "aha" moments that inspired her company. Plus, why you should - and how you can - put your phone down on your next adventure.
7-minute read
In His Shoes: Adam Rozenhart

In His Shoes: Adam Rozenhart

Whether he's YouTubing or crafting the next big ad campaign, Adam Rozenhart is an ideas man you need to know; simply follow #YEG. Or, read this Q&A to find out why the heck he'd like to be Donald Trump for a day.
7-minute read
In Her Shoes: Kirsten Alana

In Her Shoes: Kirsten Alana

All aboard: With nearly 200,000 followers on Instagram, we're not the only ones watching travel photographer @KirstenAlana. From NYC to France to Edmonton (she came to visit us in February!), take a walk in Kirsten's (Poppy Barley) shoes.
6-minute read
The Life + Sole of a Shoe

The Life + Sole of a Shoe

Listen in on a conversation we had with our go-to local cobbler, Luigi, who's been working the family business, the Expert Shoe Clinic in Edmonton, his whole life. Plus, find out when to get a routine resole on your shoes.
9-minute read
Finding a Spark in the Darkness of Winter

Finding a Spark in the Darkness of Winter

Our co-founder, Justine, talks about all the reasons to love January + the darkness of winter; what new leathers you can expect this month; and says a little goodbye--for now. Photo by Anna Jacobs
4-minute read
Inside the Midnight Collection

Inside the Midnight Collection

One of the season's biggest trends--navy + black--takes form in our latest shoe collection. Long gone are the days when it was a fashion no-no to pair them. Go behind-the-scenes at our shoot with Jillian Schecher.
5-minute read