Minnetonka Gone Global

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Minnetonka

What once was one of the best kept secrets of Minnesota, continues to gain popularity and fans around the U.S. and the globe! Today, the Minnetonka love is felt in over 40 countries. Here are some shots from our Minnetonka partners in Spain, China, Japan and Italy!

Gary, our Minnetonka Distributor to Spain, opens up shop in Barcelona!

The first Minnetonka retail store opens in Beijing with the help of Chinese model/actress Wu Pei Ci.

Some of our Japanese distributors send a hello from the Tokyo Spaces trade show.

Minnetonka International team, Jennifer, Ilaria & Carolyn in Italy.

Where do you think Minnetonka should travel next? The language of comfort and style is truly without borders.

Until next time,

Pura Vida in Costa Rica

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Jennifer

Everything in Costa Rica is “Pura Vida”, the national expression, and greeting locals use it to describe the upbeat and full life this beautiful country has to offer. Even the animals are lively, including the adorable squirrel monkeys visiting us each day.

For going out at night after full days of soaking in all the amazing nature, I packed one pair of heels to wear with my casual skirts and maxi dresses - Minnetonka’s new Katie Wedge Sandal in burnished tan with cork. The back-zip ankle-wrap looks great with everything, and the 3 1/2″ wedge with 1″ platform is the perfect height to look fashionable and still be quite comfortable, making this shoe a definite staple in my summer 2012 wardrobe.

Minnetonka Katie Wedge in Tan

Lively squirrel monkey parading by our window

A week of perfect weather, gorgeous beaches and unbelievable environment and wildlife – I could get used to this kind of living!

Wanderlust for Minnetonka

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Minnetonka

Opening this weekend and we can’t wait to see it (find a location here). Check out Malin Akerman in the Minnetonka 2-Button boot on the bottom right!

Red Hot Mexico

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Jennifer

As the Director of International Development for Minnetonka, I get to travel around the world talking about shoes and moccasins. Of course, there is no more comfortable or versatile footwear choice than Minnetonka styles for traveling and dressing fashionably while on the road.

One benefit of working for a footwear company is getting to try new styles early, so here is a sneak preview of my favorite new style for Spring that I wore during my recent travels to Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Minnetonka’s new Smooth Leather Moc in red is the perfect choice to add color to any outfit…it looks great and it’s comfortable, too.

I think I have the best job in the world!