The Dark Winter of Our Soles

We got this frightening portent in our Gmail accounts today from shoe retailer Zappo’s. The mukluk menace mushes on.

On the upside, Zappo’s is running a $30 a pair clearance sale with free shipping. We must get the Uggs out of first place.

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