North Carolina·March 7, 2007·1 viewJanet Erwinshe informed us that the future of Fluequestrianism was in our hands. Up until then, we'd had no idea. Janet submitted her design in 2006. Along with submitting her design, she emailed us long poetic letters about why her boot was a necessity in the world - her first email was titled, simply "Please don't say no". Her arguments were convincing and well structured and revolved around the lack of stylish, approved footwear available to equestrians - she informed us that the future ofFluequestrianism was in our hands. Up until then, we'd had no idea. My very first pair of Fluevogs. Oh, my first time! I went with my sister to the NYC store, intending to purchase Mini Sugars. But, I fell in love with the Adagios. What a versatile shoe! That must have been 3 or 4 years ago. Now, it’s a tradition. Every year, my sister and I go in late spring to the NYC store and treat ourselves. Last year, I got the Fellowship Rosabelle boots. I wore them right out of the store. For the next 2 days, we walked miles of sidewalks, bridges and city blocks, without a complaint from either foot. So, with a boot as comfortable and fashionable as the Rosabelle, I eventually thought I’d try riding my horse in them. I wanted to evangelize the brand to the equestrian community, all obediently conforming to age-old standards in riding apparel. Hmmm. The inside zipper was a problem. It rubbed against the inside of my leg due to contact with the saddle. BUT, if I could convince the fine folks at Fluevog to create a boot suitable for riding, it would be revolutionary. So, I got to work on my renderings and uploaded them to the Open Source Footwear, where it luckily got the attention of the design team. TODAY: The birth of Fluequestrianism! Once again, riding saves soles. Unless you’re the horse. Janet is a designer, creative writer, and inventor of a U.S. patent-pending equine hoof grooming tool. She lives in North Carolina with her husband Rick, dog Foster Brown, and horse Hootie. The Nannette was part of Fluevog's Fall 07 line.
