Shoes

--- By Ann Li and Dionysus Translated by Sho Huang & Mei Lee

CROCS Beach
Beach: NT$1,280
Kids Cayman: NT$980
website: www.crocs.com

Those who long for comfy shoes will welcome the news that CROCS footwear officially hit Taiwan's market in November. The American magazine Footwear News named CROCS the best brand in 2005 for its special design and unique patented material, which automatically adjusts to body temperatures to ensure the comfort of feet of all sizes. Wearing CROCS shoes also saves 62 percent in energy while standing by comparison to bare feet. Finally, the special styling looks good for different occasions, including leisure, sports or outdoor activities.

Triple 5 Soul

Originating from Party Hotline, Triple 5 Soul (T5S)--which received the "Best Street Wear Shopping" award--rose out of the street-style brands of New York, gaining widespread popularity in the international markets of London, Japan, Canada, German, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Netherlands, Australia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Middle Eastern cities. You might be wearing T5S in Shanghai, but you'll be expressing the street attitudes of Brooklyn. T5S also has its own brand of casual footwear, including the all-new blue cabolco for NT$3,280 and khaki S-90 MID for NT$4,080.