Store Spotlight: Dudes Boutique

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The Minnetonka selection at Dudes Boutique of Philadelphia

Meet the staff at Dudes Boutique!

Minnetonka Store Spotlight:  Dudes Boutique 646 South St  Philadelphia PA

Today we are excited to spotlight Dudes Boutique of Philadelphia.  Check out our Q&A with owner Abir Kashani!

What’s your Minnetonka story?
We’ve carried Minnetonka moccasins for both men and woman for about five years now and we absolutely love them!  They are good quality shoes, in fun styles for a great price.

What are the most popular Minnetonka styles at Dudes Boutique?
The most popular Minnetonka styles in our store would have to be the 3-layer fringe boot and the 5-layer fringe boot!

What is your favorite style of Minnetonka mocs to wear?
Personally my favorite Minnetonka mocs are the Kilty Suede Moccasins.

How do you like to style your Minnetonka mocs or boots?
When wearing my Minnetonka mocs, I like to keep my style simple because the mocs and boots are so fun and unique.

What are a few ‘must see’ destinations when visiting the Philadelphia area near Dudes Boutique?
La Fourno is a great spot to eat Italian food and TLA is a fantastic music venue with live performances from well-known artists.

Over all, South Street is a great area to visit with your whole family!

Pin and Win Winners List

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‘Tis the Season to Pin and Win!  Have you been pinning every day? Think you’re a winner?  Check out the winner’s list below and then check your email for further details from Minnetonka.

Congrats to all of the winners and thank you to everyone who entered the ‘Tis the Season to Pin and Win Sweepstakes!

Patti Williams
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Tiffany Craig Chambers
Holly Folkerts
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Felina Maris
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Teri Hallock
Dorothy Guo
Heather Moten
Katie Johnson
Elizabeth Neale
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Nettie Amendola
Miranda Welle
Anna Steffanini
Jessica Torres
Nicole Schettl
Amber Johnson
Kristen Roberts
Cindy Croom
Jo Rein

For complete sweepstakes rules, click here.

Instagram Pics of the Week

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Check out this week’s style inspirations we found on Instagram!

Show off  your Minnetonka style this week and tag us on Instagram or Twitter at @minnetonkamocc.

A perfect chic and casual look captured by @DreeHarper on Instagram

Elizabeth of Delightfully Tacky mixing plaids and prints with her Double Fringe Tramper Boots taken on Instagram @delighttacky

Double the fringe, double the fun in two pairs of Hi Top Back Zipper Boots taken by @pursesnob

Elsie of A Beautiful Mess in her Thunderbird II mocs on Instagram posted as @elsiecake

Thunderbird style by @mterryn on Instagram

My Minnetonka Story: Kerri Sullivan

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Kerri in her Minnetonka Thunderbird Boat Sole Mocs!

 

My Minnetonka Story: Kerri Sullivan

What was your first pair of Minnetonka mocs?
I don’t remember my first pair of Minnetonka moccasins because I received them when I was a baby! But I do remember having a beautiful pair with pink leather and rhinestones as a child that I just loved.

When did you receive your first pair of Minnetonka mocs?
As a child, my family went on summer vacations to Maine. There was a “trading post” type store that we would go to and get our Minnetonka mocs! Now I buy my Minnetonka mocs twice a year, when my family and I go away for weekends in May and September to Cape May, NJ. There’s a leather store that sells Minnetonka products. In the spring, I usually pick up a sandal and in the fall I get a new pair of moccasins, it’s the highlight of my trip!

What is your favorite memory involving Minnetonka moccasins?
One of my favorite memories involving Minnetonka is from last summer, when I was helping my mom pick out what to wear as a guest to a wedding she was going to. She wasn’t sure what kind of shoes to wear, but then we remembered she had a pair of tan leather moccasins, which she called her “dressy moccasins.” They were perfect for the beach wedding!

How far have you and your Minnetonka mocs traveled?
I went to college in Philadelphia and I walked A LOT. I walked miles a day, which was tough on my feet. I practically lived in my moccasins. I had a tan suede pair, a red pair, and a blue pair with beads (that I took from my mom!). I wore them all frequently in the fall, winter, and spring. They were the most reliable and comfortable shoes for the lifestyle I had in Philly!

Describe your Minnetonka style.
I wear Minnetonka mocs with everything. I love wearing my red mocs with quirky socks and jeans. I love that they can be dressed up, too, and go with tights and a sweater dress for fall. I even wear a pair of black leather Minnetonkas to my part-time job as a tour guide at a living history farm. I dress in period-appropriate 1890s clothes and I wear the shoes with knee-highs! They have held up through a lot of farm work and they’re easily the most comfortable part of my work uniform.

Tell us your Minnetonka story!

Do you remember your first pair of Minnetonka moccasins? Are you a lifelong Minnetonka fan? Tell us your Minnetonka story!

We would love to hear your Minnetonka memories.  Please answer the following questions, sharing your Minnetonka story with us.

  • What was your first pair of Minnetonka moccasins or boots?
  • Where were your first pair of Minnetonka mocs purchased?
  • What is your favorite memory involving your Minnetonka mocs?
  • How far have you and your Minnetonka mocs traveled? (i.e. Coolest city you’ve visited in the world wearing your Minnetonka’s)
  • Describe your Minnetonka style.


Email us your story along with a photo of yourself (past or present) in your Minnetonkas at myminnetonkastory@minnetonkamocc.com.  If your story is selected we will send you a free pair of Minnetonka mocs, your choice!

Please include your contact information including name, email and phone number so that we may contact you with further questions!

My Minnetonka Entry Details & Rules:  

  • Email your story to myminnetonkastory@minnetonkamocc.com, answering the above questions and providing requested images
  • Submission must include full name, age, and address
  • To be eligible, you must LIKE the Minnetonka Facebook page (or already be a fan!)
  • One entry per person
  • Sorry, but you must live in the US or Puerto Rico, and you must be 18 or older
  • Minnetonka will select one story to spotlight the first and third week of each month.
  • If your story is selected, you will be notified in advance. Upon submission you release all provided materials to Minnetonka for potential use on the Minnetonka Moccasin blog, Facebook and Twitter pages.
  • Winners will have their choice of moccasins or slippers. Prizes will be mailed within 2 weeks of story spotlight.
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Minnetonka 1st Annual Holiday Display Contest

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Round 1 Voting is now CLOSED!

Minnetonka stores from around the country created festive holiday displays reflecting the spirit of their store and Minnetonka. Now its up to you to vote for your favorite Minnetonka Holiday Display of the season (and YOU could win too)! Are you a store owner? Encourage your customers, friends and family to vote – good luck!

HOW TO VOTE (AND WIN!)

  • To cast your vote, leave a comment in the section below for the holiday display of your choice.
  • Please only one vote per person. For the final voting round, voters may submit one vote on both Facebook AND the Minnetonka blog (for a total of two votes).
  • Winners must live in the U.S. and be 16 or older.
  • Each participating voter will be entered into a drawing on Saturday, December 15, to win a pair of Minnetonka mocs or slippers of their choice! 

 

VOTING PERIOD

Round 1 – November 28-December 7 at 4pm CST: The initial voting period featuring all store display entries will be open from November 28 to December 7 ending at 4pm CST. Store displays with the  most comments within this blog post will move on to the Final round.

Final Voting Round – December 10-14 at 4pm CST: The top three stores with the most votes from Round 1 will move on to the final voting period.  Finalists will be featured on the Minnetonka blog and Facebook page. The final store display entry that receives the most votes on both Facebook and the Minnetonka “Finalists” blog post will win. The Holiday Display winning store AND winning voter will be announced on Saturday, December 15.

 

Display 1: Thompson Shoes of Waverly, Iowa. Top styles on their Minnetonka wish list include the Mukluk High Boot, Cally Slipper and Bootie with concho.

Display 2: Hitch 'N Post of Aberdeen, South Dakota. The styles on their Minnetonka wish list this season include the Cally Slipper in chocolate suede, Suede Skimmer Moc in dusty brown and the Chrissy Bootie in chocolate suede!

Display 3: Cornblooms of Madison, Wisconsin. At Cornblooms their Minnetonka wish list features the 3-Layer Fringe Boot in brown, Kilty Leopard Moc and the Cally Slipper in grey.

Display 4: Broken Arrow Trading Company with locations in Hill City & Keystone South Dakota. Their Minnetonka wish list features styles including the Chrissy Bootie in chocolate brown, Double Fringe Side Zip Boot in grey and the classic Thunderbird Softsole in brown.

Display 5: Hopperton’s Moccasin & Gift Shop of Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Their display is 'Fringe All the Way' but on their wish list this year popular styles include the Cassie Slipper in hot pink, Cally Slipper in navy and Calf Hi 2-Layer Fringe Boot in brown.

Display 6: William James Leather of Minocqua, Wisconsin features a moccasin tree and shoe box houses. All they want for this holiday season are Minnetonka boots! Ankle, short, tall, fringe, tramper or sheepskin!

Display 7: Family Footwear Center of Lake George, New York. At the top of their Minnetonka wish list this season? A pair of Pile Lined Hardsoles, Kilty Mocs and Moosehide Classic Mocs.

Display 8: Grandpa Shorter's of Petoskey, Michigan. Grandpa Shorter's Minnetonka wish list features styles such as the Kilty Moc in grey, 3-Layer Fringe Boot in black and Short Sheepskin Pug Boot.

Display 9: Suburban Shoe Center of Bristol, Virginia. This year on their wish list is a pair of Moosehide Classic Mocs for men and women!

Display 10: Nokomis Shoe Shop of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Featuring a festive feast of Minnetonka styles on their wish list including Kilty Mocs in every color, a pair of Calf Hi 3-Layer Fringe Boots and El Paso Mocs.

Display 11: Covered Bridge Gift Shop of Frankenmuth, Michigan. On their Minnetonka wish list this year? Moc, boots and slippers!

Display 12: The Cowboy Shop of Pinedale, Wyoming and their sleigh full of slippers and mocs. The top three Minnetonka styles on their wish list include Sheepskin Softsole Mocs, Double Deerskin Softsoles and Children's 3-Layer Fringe Boots in brown!

Display 13: Winnebago Gift Shop of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. On their Minnetonka wish list styles include Cally Slippers in grey, Double Fringe Side Zip Boots in brown and a pair of Full Leopard Mocs!

Display 14: Crock and Rocker of Michigamme, Michigan. On their Minnetonka wish list this year styles include Fringe Boots, Leopard Mocs and Minnetonka sandals for summer!

Display 15: Needful Things of Chaska, MN. This season Needful Thing's Minnetonka wish list includes pairs of Calf Hi 3-Layer Fringe Boots, Cally Slippers and Chrissy Booties!

Display 16: Sportman's Outlet in Bradford, PA. The top items on the wish list at Sportsman's include the Chrissy Bootie,the Casey Slipper and the Short Pug Boot!

Display 17: The Indian Teepee Gift Shop, Bolton Landing, NY. The items on the top of their wishlist this year are the 5-Layer Fringe Boot, Woodstock Boot, and the Sheepskin Tramper Boot!

 

Display 18: Funky Munky of Lake in the Hills, IL with a display made of tree slices. The 5 Layer Fringe Boot, Cally Slipper and Mukluk Hi Boot top their wish list this year!

Display 19: Footloose of Sanibel, Florida.

Display 20: Terry's Ranch and Home Supply of Pagosa Springs, CO.