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The Matt Bernson Shoe Haiku Sandal Giveaway!
Matt Bernson, a NYC based brand we are welcoming to SOLESTRUCK this coming fall, is a highly anticipated edition to our brand lineup. Known for their token “SEX & COMFORT” motto, the continue to offer great shoes, great looks, great value and hot styling, we are excited to have them up on the site. Our fall selection should be up by August and in the meantime, we are kicking off their arrival with a MATT BERNSON GIVEAWAY. The FIVE SEVEN FIVE haiku contest is now in full swing!
Simply create a shoe HAIKU, (using standard Haiku formatting) and post it along with your size and name. Three winners will be selected to win an iconic pair of Matt Berson gladiators—retail value $170.00 and sold out everywhere! Thanks to the NYC crew at Matt Berson for sponsoring the giveaway….and here we go! Simply Submit your HAIKU in the form of a coment on this blog, please include your NAME, LOCATION and US Shoe size……as below. Get creative, get into it, get poetic and lets us have it. Most original entries win—and here is our entry below!
Matt Berson those kicks
leather, love, luxxe, look, oh yes
On my feet like air
TMC-Brooklyn NY, Size 8.
Sandals are available in whole sizes only. We will select three winners!
You must include your size in your entry.
Winners selected by August 15th-2010 and shoes shipped to winners directly form solestruck.
find out more about traditional HAIKU here:
Best of LUCK and get ready for Matt Bernson.
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on July 14th, 2010 - Ashley said:
Matt Bernsons are hot
And comfortable to boot
These shoes must be mine!
Ashley, Rochester NY, Size 6
on July 14th, 2010 - Hollie said:
Leather delicious,
New kicks warm the summer soul
Stick around, sunshine
Hollie, Bellingham, WA, Size 8
on July 14th, 2010 - Tosha martinez said:
Those are freaking cute
on July 14th, 2010 - elena said:
damn these shoes are fine
Matt Bernsons shoes shoes should be mine
i would love to win
Elena, Brooklyn NY, U.S size 8
on July 14th, 2010 - elena said:
damn these shoes are fine
Matt Bernsons shoes should be mine
i would love to win
Elena, Brooklyn NY, U.S size 8
on July 14th, 2010 - elena said:
(please disregard my first entry i had a typo – wrote shoes twice)
on July 14th, 2010 - Jessica Y said:
Very cute shoes….So happy flats are in!
6.5
on July 14th, 2010 - Corinne said:
Sexy, Comfortable
Think I’ve found my new fetish
Deliciously it!
Corinne, Brooklyn, NY, Size 8
on July 14th, 2010 - erin cello said:
gladiator time
supple, soft, a*s kickin’ fine
soar through city streets
erin, ny,ny, 9
on July 14th, 2010 - Leanne said:
Sole-soothing leather
I walk to my heart’s content
Butterfly tootsies!
Size 8
on July 14th, 2010 - elizabeth said:
those are freakin cute
just like tosha says they are
freakin cute on me
NYC, Size 9
on July 14th, 2010 - Megan Kimbrell said:
Studs and all wonder bra
I really need you on my feet
Cause I don’t eat meat
Megan K:D, Long Beach Ca, US 7
on July 14th, 2010 - fashonlikeheroin said:
lend me your sandals
fast as your mom
for a trannie in my nightclub
on July 14th, 2010 - Elissa Ball said:
I’m a goddess in
my gladiator sandals.
Strap-on self-esteem.
Elissa Ball, Seattle, WA
Size 6
on July 14th, 2010 - Missy said:
Soft leather so calm
surrounds my pretty feet
grace, beauty…Bernson.
Missy
Tucson, AZ
Size 7
on July 14th, 2010 - sunchicka said:
Sun, Breeze, Toes.. wriggle
Captured comfort street dancing
Essence.. happiness
Naomi-Beaverton,OR., Size 8.
on July 14th, 2010 - Brittany Peters said:
Sex and comfort shoe,
You get on my feet right now,
Im queen of the road.
Brittany Peters size 9. Weston, Florida
on July 14th, 2010 - Aviva said:
Matt Bernson please know
Sex and Comfort is my soul
Can your sole be mine?
on July 14th, 2010 - Aviva said:
Matt Bernson please know
Sex and Comfort stole my soul
Can your sole be mine?
Aviva
Los Angeles
size 6
(forgot to include location and size info on previous post:))
on July 14th, 2010 - Lin_me said:
like butter, like beauty,
like luxury, like perfect.
Lin- Adelaide, South Australia, Size 8.
on July 14th, 2010 - Y-La said:
Gladiator love,
Kickin’ back in these beauties,
I’ve got a smile.
Y-La, Houston, TX, Size 6
on July 14th, 2010 - Mellow Yellow said:
Matt Berson, eclectic ensemble,
Sex, be your emblem,
Comfort, be your symbol.
Minneapolis, MN. Size 7
on July 14th, 2010 - Alex said:
The toes slide in first
Then ankles strapped to leather
Shoes, lets hit the block
Alex, Seattle, 10
on July 15th, 2010 - Heather, Bellingham, WA, Size 7.5 US said:
Sandals of leather
Straps with sass, look fly oh my
Gladiator love.
on July 15th, 2010 - Tiffany Fleming said:
Hot sun shining in Mexico,
Sweaty bodies, boyfriends, and margaritas in hand.
Swimming all day with love.
on July 15th, 2010 - verduch said:
those shoes are so cool
when i walk in a room
the beauty will be undone
NYC 8
on July 15th, 2010 - FaithJ said:
Criss cross clever kicks
On cobblestone or concrete
Europe here I come
FaithJ, St. Louis, Size 6
on July 15th, 2010 - Lindsey said:
Gladiator beast
Growling lonely in his cage
Waiting for my love
Lindsey, Rockville, NE, Size 8
on July 15th, 2010 - Rachel Lamb said:
Rachel L., Los Angeles, CA, size 7.5
(I can already feel the soft leather caressing my piggies!)
on July 15th, 2010 - Lianna said:
Hot damn I love shoes,
Especially Matt Berson,
So give me some now.
Those look so comfy and hot!
Lianna, Richmond,BC, Size 6
on July 15th, 2010 - Laura said:
strollin’ oh so fly
in my gladiator kicks
buckle up, baby
Laura, Seattle, Size 8
on July 15th, 2010 - susan hwang said:
shine on, metal studs
feel weightless in your leather
matt berson, longing
Susan H., Beverly Hills, MI
US size 8
on July 15th, 2010 - Anne Taylor said:
gladiator feet
sandles in leather, berson
I am in heaven
Anne Taylor
Victoria BC Canada
Size 10 (11 if you have it)
Thanks
nancyrobster at gmail dot com
on July 16th, 2010 - Lisa said:
Leather Straps Afoot
Courage and Strength Are In Style
Evoke The Ancient
In luv! They look so comfy. ❤
Lisa, Los Angeles, Size 6.5 – 6
on July 16th, 2010 - Shilo Beedy said:
Style and leather
Make me love this hot weather
lets dance together
Shilo, Mexico NY, size 7
on July 16th, 2010 - Kerasia said:
Ethereal I,
Can fly into the sunset…
Stroll in my sandals.
Maria, Philadelphia, PA, Size 7
on July 16th, 2010 - diane williamson said:
Matt Berson tripping
Along the path envisioned
To be fancy free
on July 16th, 2010 - diane williamson said:
Matt Berson tripping
Along the path envisioned
To be fancy free
Diane Williamson Bakersfield, CA size 39
on July 16th, 2010 - Maya said:
Matiko SoleStruck,
Snowflakes fall on open toes;
My feet yearn for you.
on July 16th, 2010 - Priscilla said:
express yourself, dance
paint the earth with matt bernsons
around town be free
priscilla, los angeles CA, lucky 7.
on July 16th, 2010 - Cassandra said:
Walking down the street
Eyes envy shoes on my feet
Need Sex & Comfort?
Cassandra – Fairfield, Ca, Size 6.5
on July 16th, 2010 - Freya Hugh said:
A Roman Princess
I shall be in flats so chic
Berson, te amo!
<3
Freya H, Sydney Australia, size 9
on July 16th, 2010 - Catherine Chen said:
Give me Matt Berson
hot like summer, soft like clouds
come and shine on me
Catie Chen-Irvine CA, Size 9
on July 16th, 2010 - tricia said:
stylish brass studding,
coveted they are by all,
colourways in eight
tricia, toronto, on, size 8.
on July 16th, 2010 - Alice said:
I’ll make these shoes mine
These gladiators; divine
Oh, you look so fine
Alice, Markham, ON, Canada, size 7
on July 16th, 2010 - Aimee W. said:
Thank you for hosting this fabulous giveaway – I would be SO thrilled to win! By the way, I am a size 7.
on July 16th, 2010 - Meghan said:
comfort, sex and style
matt bernsons mounting my feet
clacking sounds like moans
Meghan J., Montreal QC size 7
on July 16th, 2010 - Cassandra said:
My heart has been struck,
By your beautiful sole, I
Want Sex & Comfort!
Cassandra – Fairfield, Ca, Size 6
on July 16th, 2010 - Sonya said:
Sensuality;
Once I get paid, Matt Bernson
ensures I get laid.
on July 16th, 2010 - Sonya said:
Sensuality;
Once I get paid, Matt Bernson
ensures I get laid.
SONYA, ORANGE COUNTY, CA, SIZE 6
on July 17th, 2010 - Chavon Smith said:
My Solestruck Shoe
Chavon Riggins Smith
Walking back, and forth.
Meeting new streets and green grass.
Loving foot and sole.
Ohio, USA
Shoe size: 10
Thank you for the opportunity!
on July 17th, 2010 - Candy Thomas said:
I love them!!
I have finally found a pair of sandals to replace my beautiful,unique,worn out sandals for the 1970′s!!
Size 9
on July 17th, 2010 - Kirsten Miranda said:
Studded leather squeak
Twin buckles: sand, stone, and blood
She takes her first steps
–
Kirsten M.
Chicago, IL.
Size 8
on July 19th, 2010 - cristina said:
ted bundy is fetch
helterskelter is no match
matt berson is SEX
on July 19th, 2010 - cristina said:
leather studded kiss
rawr rawr rawr i want your love
edie, jagger, gogh
on July 19th, 2010 - Courtney A said:
Journey through the sky;
opulent leather brace me to
keep me from falling
Loveeee these shoes. A must have for any time of year (especially in Florida)
Courtney West Palm Beach, FL Size 10
on July 19th, 2010 - Courtney A said:
I never see the comments I submit. So I hope it went through ^_^
on July 19th, 2010 - Courtney A said:
Journey through the sky;
opulent leather braces me to
keep me from falling
Courtney West Palm Beach, FL Size 10
Love your shoes!
on July 20th, 2010 - Triin Voss said:
tick and tack your toes
gladiators, fight for fashion
you sexy Bernson beast
Triin, Estonia, Size 6
on July 20th, 2010 - Miya said:
Summer sandal time
Bernson’s are the ish
I must have them now
Sarah, NoVA/DC, size 7
on July 20th, 2010 - chris swan said:
Walking on air now
Wind, rain, snow, sun always there
Covering those toes!
Size 7
Cswan Ft Lauderdale, FL
on July 20th, 2010 - Liz gonzalez said:
Liz Gonzalez
Colorado
8
Matt Bernson completes
A staple to my wardrobe
With fabulous vibe
on July 20th, 2010 - Lynda said:
Matt Bernson, my sole is struck
leather,studs my heart beats faster
I, the slave these shoes my master
Lynda
Larkspur,Co
Size 7
on July 20th, 2010 - Brytne Jackson said:
Matt Bernson shoes, I am smitten
Your gladitors in leather make me purr like a kitten,
the shoe love bug has got me, I’ve been bitten!
Brytne,( a 21 year old shoe lovin’ kitty)
Leather makes me Purr!
Larkspur, Co
Size 7
on July 20th, 2010 - Triin Voss said:
tick and tack your toes
gladiators, fight for fashion
you sexy berson beast
Triin, Estonia, Size 6
on July 20th, 2010 - Naomi Ward said:
Shoes fit for a queen
Sexy, leather ankle strap
Bow down before me
Naomi, Albany GA size 8
on July 20th, 2010 - Taylor said:
They fit perfectly
Shoes like pillows for you feet
Comfort and style win
Taylor, Montgomery, TX, Size 8
http://sometimeshavingitall.blogspot.com
on July 20th, 2010 - Henley said:
Lovely shoes do exist
Oh so chic, leather, lust, like sex, give it to me
Belongs on my feet thats bare
Henley M.
Size 6
CA U.S.A.
on July 21st, 2010 - Yang said:
Summer traveling:
Scotland, China, New York with
Bernson on my feet
on July 21st, 2010 - Yang said:
Summer traveling:
Scotland, China, New York with
Bernson on my feet
Yang Z, size 7
on July 23rd, 2010 - Melissa B said:
Gladiate me as
I brave the hot city streets,
armed with my Brave Hearts.
on July 23rd, 2010 - Melissa B said:
Gladiate me as
I brave the hot city streets,
armed with my Brave Hearts.
Brooklyn, NY
size 8
on July 23rd, 2010 - Nina said:
Leather on my toes
Feet caressed by wind and shoes
Sitting on a hill
Nina – Santa Clara, CA – Size 7.5
on July 23rd, 2010 - Jennifer Lee said:
Jennifer Lee, Cerritos, CA, Size 7
Rockin’ on my feet
Matt Bernson and I just glow
Soft heaven with MY style.
on July 23rd, 2010 - melanie, size 9 said:
I love shoes so much
that if i don’t get this pair
i may start crying
on July 23rd, 2010 - melanie, size 9 said:
i i i i i
love love love love love love love
shoes shoes shoes shoes shoes
on July 23rd, 2010 - Kerry Chu said:
HAIKU:
These gladiators will be my perfect fit as it looks so slick!
Oh what joy, happiness and fun wearing them will give!
On my feet it feels so soft like a butterfly kiss.
And I am loving it!
(Author: Kerry Chu)
Kerry, London (England, UK) – Size: 4.
on July 23rd, 2010 - Kerry Chu said:
My US shoe size is size 6. (as of previous e-mail for the entry).
Thank you,
Kerry
on July 23rd, 2010 - Katie said:
Leather love is a
Matt Bernson strappy sandal
worn in the summer.
Katie, Pittsburgh, Size 8
on July 23rd, 2010 - Kerry Chu said:
The gladiators is a perfect fit as it looks so slick!
What joy, happiness and fun wearing these gives!
The soft touch I feel on my feet, feels as soft as a butterfly kiss.
And I am loving it!
(Author: Kerry Chu)
Kerry Chu, London, England, UK.
(USA Size is 6) (UK,England size is 4)
on July 23rd, 2010 - Amy said:
A Gladiator’s
Shoes would not have matched his togs
As well as mine do.
Amy in DC, Size 8
on July 23rd, 2010 - Lin said:
The comfort, on your feet
The style, incredible beauty, kicking it sweet
My heart, for Matt benson
Lin
From Australia, size 8
on July 23rd, 2010 - Alyssa said:
Girls, in N.Y.C,
in sandaled feet, we stomp the
streets, struttin’ on concrete
Alyssa, New York, NY, 19
on July 24th, 2010 - nicole said:
Matt Bernson tell me
did you know I’d love them so
sexy, soft, delish’
on July 24th, 2010 - charlotte said:
All i want is you
comfy, pretty, lethal kicks
on my feet for life
Charlotte D, Paris, size 8
on July 24th, 2010 - Jessica S said:
Like sex on my feet
I stand beyond the edge of
living loving bliss
Jessica, Seattle WA, size 8
on July 24th, 2010 - Kristin said:
gladiator love
make my fleet feet fly…onlookers,
stopped in tracks, awe-struck.
(thanks, solestruck!)
Kristin, Portland, OR, size 7
on July 25th, 2010 - Harriet said:
Yes I’m a shoe freak
Now a Matt Bernson give-a-way…
Sandals, ooh la la!
Harriet H.
Miami, FL
Size 9
on July 26th, 2010 - Michele L Tremblay said:
Size 5
So many colours
Studs unsettle me a bit
Still are flat out cute
on July 26th, 2010 - rachel lamb said:
Three Little Piggies went to the market
Three Little Piggies were actually five
They really deserved suede and couture
Matt Berson makes the piggies feel so ALIVE!
Rachel L.
Los Angeles, CA
size 7
on July 26th, 2010 - jillian said:
indulge me with studs
luxe leather straps enamored
satiate my sole Matt
jillian
los angeles, ca
size 7
on July 27th, 2010 - Jennifer said:
ten toes slipped into
a bernson and drummed to ten
while home-bound. heaven.
jen p., nyc, size 6!
on August 8th, 2010 - Bec said:
Bernson’s out in force
With his gladiator soul
Take this town alive.
Bec, Perth Western Australia, size 9.