Ped fans, what does Coclico mean to you? If you’re like us, the first thought that bubbles up is “Fab ankle boots!” But behind those to-die-for booties is a company that’s committed to sustainable social and environmental practices, as well as to true master craftsmanship in shoe production.

We thought you might like to see a lovely video Coclico put together to showcase the work and workers at its factory in Mallorca, Spain. This small family-owned operation produces only Coclico shoes, and Coclico founder Sandra Canselier is on a first-name basis with the employees who make each style by hand.

TRANSPARENT PRODUCTION from Coclico on Vimeo.

So when you opt for a chic style like the Coclico Nanette, you get so much more than a beautiful bootie!

You get heart and soul in your soles!

Ped fans, it’s been a while since we invited a new shoe line into the Ped house, but we are so excited to welcome Deux Souliers!

Deux Souliers means “two shoes” in French, but the company itself is Spanish! Based in Barcelona and led by designer Nunu Solsona, Deux Souliers embraces “slow fashion,” attending to each design in a considered and unrushed way. Deux Souliers’ approach is to adapt classic styles to make them fresh for a modern era while keeping their timeless quality intact!

The shoes themselves are handcrafted in Menorca (yep, that’s Pep Monjo’s base, too) using 100% Spanish materials. The result? See for yourselves:

Let’s face it, there are a lot of ankle boots out there this season, but Deux Souliers’ Collar Bootie still manages to stand out from the crowd:

We love how the mocha-colored nubuck section embraces the chocolate suede collar, tongue, and toe almost like a reverse spat. And the red top-stitching on the midsection is fantastic! If you’re not down with brown, we also offer the Collar Bootie in a gorgeous navy blue.

Another style that’s everywhere is the oxford, but once again Deux Souliers gives theirs a little something extra. Say hello to the Blucher Strap:

The basic oxford is beautiful, but the addition of the snap strap, which rises diagonally and then zips around the back, is sheer style genius!

Another classic lace-up receiving the Deux Soliers treatment is the deck shoe. Preppy no more, the Nautic Oxford is urban and edgy:

The combination of black leather and felted wool makes this shoe arty and distinctive. Plus we’re gaga for the hexagonal metal grommets! So nutty (couldn’t resist) and fun!

But Deux Soliers is not done with its deck-shoe inspiration! The boat shoe also gets transformed into the head-turning Nautic Heel:

How we love a red shoe, and this one has us over the moon! All the elements–from the mix of pebbled leather and nubuck to the chunky heel to the outside leather lacing—ccombine to make one stunning package!

Nevertheless, we understand some Ped fans prefer a more minimal look. Deux Souliers keeps things to the stylish necessary for the Seam Heel:

What a lean, clean, blue walking machine! The navy color is au courant, and the natural edge of the leather rimming the sole offers the perfect zing of contrast.

Of course, if you’re ready to step things up and make a big statement, Deux Souliers has just the thing! Drink in the gorgeousness of the Chelsea:

Such a rock ‘n’ roll rebel! The Chelsea may be a super-chic badass, but this bootie is still a pleasure to walk in, letting you strut your stuff with ease while flashing a little toe cleavage or colorful tights!

Are you as wowed as we are by Deux Souliers? We’re so pleased to add these “two shoes” to Ped’s treasures! Now, the only question is which pair to wear first…

Look what Dayna found in her fortune cookie this weekend! Truth!

Did you know that every week Ped offers a little something special to those who are wise to our ways? Look at the bottom of the box on the left of most Ped pages (click here for an example). See that golden “be sweet to your feet” looking cheerful down there? Mouse over it. Ta da! Like magic, it changes to “sweet treat“! (By the way, on Ped’s opening page, “be sweet to your feet“ is smack in the middle near the bottom, just above the grey bar.)

“But what does that mean?” you may wonder. Well, when you click “sweet treat,” you are transported to a special Ped item with the “Sweet Treat” designation in red below the name of the style. Then all you have to do is pop your size into your bag to receive 20% off automatically at checkout! How cool is that?

This week’s Sweet Treat is the knockout Chie Mihara Turn! (Yes, we *did* link to it for our example above–you are fast!) So: 1) Find and click “be sweet to your feet.” 2) When you land at the Turn with the red “Sweet Treat” designation, add your size to your bag. 3) Receive 20% off the Turn automatically at checkout!

The Sweet Treat changes every seven days or so . . . (admittedly, some weeks we’re a little slow on the uptake). Perhaps that gorgeous pair of Fiorentini + Baker boots you’ve been drooling over or that cool Cydwoq bag that’s been calling your name will suddenly be 20% off! So, don’t forget to check the Sweet Treat every time you visit the Ped site. You never know–it just might be your lucky day! Sweetness is as easy as 1, 2, 3!

Take a little summer with you all year long by wearing the petal-perfect Trippen Poppy, this week’s Sweet Treat! Bop and pop with the colorful Poppy for 20% off by clicking “be sweet to your feet” at the bottom of the box on the left of most Ped pages. When you land at the Poppy with the “Sweet Treat” designation, simply pop it into your bag to receive the discount automatically when you check out!

Flower power forever!