Meet Musse & Cloud, a new brand of shoes we recently discovered which are designed in Spain. The founder says she has always been attracted to the generation of dreamers who changed the lifestyle of many people in the 1960’s….you know, the Beat generation.
From that place and inspiration is how the branding and vision around Musse & Cloud happened. The Company draws inspiration from that halo of dreams, mystery, restlessness and nonconformity of those heroes who one day believed they could change the world… and did.
I personally fell in love with the style, designs and attention to detail, something which they take great pride in. For example, this fabulous shoe they call the Ciaran is available in several different finishes, from a smoother leather to a more textured one. Below, the Ciaran is shown in a textured leather black, our favorite so far.
Below, the Ciaran in a smooth tan leather, although other color options are also available. We love that there’s such a short heal, which is a godsend for avid travelers.
The leather is super soft and oh so comfortable, that we could resist getting two pairs in to test out. The oh so soft as butter leather Ciaran comes in black, cue, salmon, silver and white.
We were thrilled when we had an opportunity to review the brand, as its a new one for us. And, truth be told, I’ve never been disappointed with shoes designed and made in Spain.
The founder apparently travels quite a bit and gathers inspiration from around the world, which is then put to pencil-drawn sketches. Those sketches turn into the great designs that you see on the Musse & Cloud website.
We’re also a fan of this great bootie they call Athena — I LOVE the blue.
This fabulous style offers a heal but not a massive one: 1.5 inches, which is definitely doable for those touring days. The Athena also comes in black, brown, dark brown, moss and silver.
There are so many vegan leather offerings coming out now that its becoming harder and harder to find an all leather shoe or boot. Their shoes are all leather and are as comfortable and well-designed as they look.
Two thumbs up for this gem of a find in Europe although they have a U.S. presence as well. Check out their website for more models, styles and availability as well as a list of where you can find stores near you.
Renee Blodgett is the founder of We Blog the World. The site combines the magic of an online culture and travel magazine with a global blog network and has contributors from every continent in the world. Having lived in 10 countries and explored nearly 80, she is an avid traveler, and a lover, observer and participant in cultural diversity.
She is also the CEO and founder of Magic Sauce Media, a new media services consultancy focused on viral marketing, social media, branding, events and PR. For over 20 years, she has helped companies from 12 countries get traction in the market. Known for her global and organic approach to product and corporate launches, Renee practices what she pitches and as an active user of social media, she helps clients navigate digital waters from around the world. Renee has been blogging for over 16 years and regularly writes on her personal blog Down the Avenue, Huffington Post, BlogHer, We Blog the World and other sites. She was ranked #12 Social Media Influencer by Forbes Magazine and is listed as a new media influencer and game changer on various sites and books on the new media revolution. In 2013, she was listed as the 6th most influential woman in social media by Forbes Magazine on a Top 20 List.
Her passion for art, storytelling and photography led to the launch of Magic Sauce Photography, which is a visual extension of her writing, the result of which has led to producing six photo books: Galapagos Islands, London, South Africa, Rome, Urbanization and Ecuador.
Renee is also the co-founder of Traveling Geeks, an initiative that brings entrepreneurs, thought leaders, bloggers, creators, curators and influencers to other countries to share and learn from peers, governments, corporations, and the general public in order to educate, share, evaluate, and promote innovative technologies.
