If you have narrow feet and want your own customized shoes, go to Puma’s Mongolian Barbeque. The site launched in 2006 (yes, that was three years ago; I’m just getting around to it. I’ve been busy!) and allows you to customize your shoe just about any way you’d like it; except allow you to order it in a different width.
It is a perfect example of what most remember The Cluetrain Manifesto for, which is mass customization. The interface allows you to select colors and materials from a pallet to create a very customized tool. The options are amazing and one of the best features allows you to look through a gallery of shoes that users have created. Some of my favorites are (you will need to be logged in to view these):
This ‘Anonymous’ person has been busy!
I couldn’t think of what to name this shoe and won’t order it unfortunately. Have I mentioned that you need to have narrow feet to wear Pumas?
July 6th, 2009 at 4:40 am
I had no idea that Puma offered customized shoes. I have been using Nike and they do offer the same customization as well as different sizes and widths. I will check out Puma and see what they have to offer.
July 6th, 2009 at 8:50 am
This is excellent! I love Puma but always struggle to get the trainers i want in the size i need. Hopefully this is the answer iv been wishing for! I just hope its not too spenny…