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Philly Sole

A New Sensation
This just in: Stylish shoes don’t (always) have to hurt.
-Helen i-lin Hwang

Good Moves
Get in shape for spring and summer shoes.
-Debra Auspitz

Plat Fall
One writer’s tale of high-heeled woe.
-Trish Boppert

Foot for Thought
-Meredith Broussard

Henri David
-D.A

Too Pretty, Baby?
Kids’ shoes are taking a sexy turn, and the results can be disturbing.
-Trish Boppert

Mason Warner
-Debra Auspitz

April 17-23, 2003

cover story

Martha Chamberlain


Photo By: Michael T. Regan

Name:

Martha Chamberlain

Fame:

Principal dancer, Pennsylvania Ballet

Projects:Just wrapped up Company B series at the Merriam Theater. Currently rehearsing for Cinderella, which opens May 1 at The Academy of Music.

On-the-job shoes:

Freeds pointe shoes, specially made to fit her feet -- "which doesn’t always mean they’re comfortable."

Off-the-job shoes:

"I have a lot of Merrells in my collection. I have about five pairs -- two pairs of sneakers and they make a good slip-on. They’re just really comfortable shoes. Once I found them I stuck with them." After a pause, she says, laughing, "I wish they made a dress pump."

Fancy shoes:

"I actually do have a bunch of high heels that I never wear. I do most of my shopping in thrift stores, so I’ve got a great pair of Gucci dress pumps and a handmade Italian pair that I love. But I actually have bunion issues at the moment. I tried [a pair] on recently that I couldn’t get over my bunion."

High-heel dilemma:

"We have an auction coming up that’s black-tie that I’ll have to find something to wear to."

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