Marais USA giveaway
For The Daily Spark’s second giveaway, we’re delighted to pair up with the wonderful Marais USA to offer a pair of their low tops to one lucky reader. (You pick the color!) Their shoes are known for comfort, quality and value, and rest assured, these adorable low tops are just that! And they couldn’t be more perfect for summertime bike rides, trips to the farmers’ market, weekend getaways, and other seasonal delights :)
To enter: Leave a comment below telling us where you’d be sporting them this season. To qualify, please also be sure to follow our adventures on Twitter or Facebook – we’ll verify once the winner is selected. Drawing is this Thursday April 28, at 12 Noon Pacific. Bonne Chance!
PS. If you haven’t already, read up on Marais USA’s co-founder and “it girl” Haley Boyd in Matchbook‘s debut issue.
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Those darling shoes would be perfect for all those summer Farmers Market trips!
I envision some serious summer strolling through the Brooklyn Flea Market in these super comfortable gems.
I need a great pair of comfortable shoes this summe as I chase after the three kids I nanny. I just added a bunch of cute and casual dresses to my collection and I am sure these would be adorable with them. I will be all over te place this summer from museums, to farmers markets, and even wilderness centers!
Walking through my neighborhood in Atlanta, and to Piedmont Park! Perfect for summer dog-walking!
How charming! I’d definitely be wearing them on my bike rides.
So cute! They’d be a nice replacement for my walk in the park shoes!
Perfect for my summer trip to San Francisco or for biking around New Orleans.
I would be wearing them taking my younger sisters for a walk and out running errands…with a coffee in hand!
I need a pair of comfortable shoes to walk to work in. I will begin to take public transportation next month to get to work.
Ideal for walking my new puppy around downtown, soaking in evening sunshine and doing some window shopping!
Whether I am studying around the library, scurrying around town, or uncovering the many adventures summertime Austin has to offer, I am positive that these fun shoes will make a statement equal parts sass, fun, and Americana.
WANT! Will be wearing them to the OKC Zoo to see the new baby elephant. And looking awesome.
Love the shoes! I plan on wearing them on my strolls to the greenmarket, Sunday afternoon bike rides, and impromptu trips to the Brooklyn Flea.
Those look perfect for any casual day out!
Like others, I’m always on the lookout for cute, bike-friendly summer shoes. These are those! Plus, the red-white-and-blue is perfect for summertime Philly.
would love to win these cute shoes!
These would be perfect riding around town on my beach cruiser!
To the Kansas City Farmers Market, fresh flowers, fruits and veggies on a Saturday morning with my Mom!
ohmy. those are too cute, and need to be on my feet! i have this great pair of slim “boyfriend” jeans that i roll up, much like the ones in the photo above and i would love to wear them with a pair of the red/blue ones with them.
-Kendall
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I’m always in the need of cute shoes that are also safe to wear while bicycling!
I’ll be wearing them on my Honeymoon for trips through the city in Curacao!
So fresh and clean! MaraisUSA is a favorite of ours at work. I’d wear them while playing tour guide to my out-of-town cousins in San Francisco, where a pair of preppy practical sneakers would be the key to tackling those rolling hills!
Perfectly suited for an afternoon walk in the piazza and gelato (mascarpone for me, nocciola for him) with mi amore during our upcoming Italian spring getaway!
Ciao Jane: mi manchi!! Auguri..
I would wear them to all of the adorable things to do in the summer for under $10 that Matchbook recommended in their 3rd issue! They would also be fabulous for all of the travel I will be doing this summer!
Divine for weaving my way through McCarren Park!
These low tops will be on my feet this whole summer, joining me on my bike rides around New York City, trawling through flea markets, food markets and summer festivals! I love summer and Marais low tops!
Love those red and blue ones–so nautical! I can’t wait to wear these to people watch at cafes in NYC! Summer, here I come.
I’m constantly balancing how I can be stylish as a stay-at-home mom without going over the top! These shoes are my ticket!!!!
I’d be wearing these babies to class every day, unfortunately, because I’ll be taking summer courses at my university. But I’ll be stylin’ in class. :)
Those are supa cute! I’ll be living in MI over the summer, where nobody walks…but as a NYC girl, I will still be doing so, and what better shoes to do it in than these :)
would love to wear the red, white, and blue ones riding my bike around SF this summer!
These are adorable!! I would definitely sport these kicks over the summer while walking my funny little pug LuLu. I could see these shoes in my future somewhere at the park followed by some frozen yogurt–yum!
I would wear these darling shoes during my adventure across Canada this summer – biking, canoeing, and thrifting. Thanks for the opportunity!
Those low-tops look so comfy and beautiful, perfect for a bike ride or stroll through central park, followed by the obligatory picnic on the lawn :)
I will wear these bebopping around Niagara Falls this summer, their retro vibe is perfect with this retro vacation!
I would wear those bad-boys all over the place. I’m an art student in hip historic district of Savannah, GA. I’m always running around from classes to work to galleries to the studio or from the coffee house to the park. These lovely shoes would be the perfect comfy but stylish shoe for all my outings!
I think the question is where would I NOT be sporting these this summer?! farmers markets, strolls through the botanical gardens, even work! they’re just divine.
I’d wear them with a pair of flowery socks while visiting my favorite vintage stores on a Sunday afternoon.
They would be a great weekend shoe!
Those sneakers are adorable! I will wear them so many places – to my hula-hoop classes, dog walks through the park, Saturday errands and shopping. Any place I want to look super cute!
Ojai Music Festival!
I’ll hopefully be sporting these on trips to San Fran and San Diego this summer!
i’d be wearing those cute little shoes on all the photo shoots that i’ll be working on this summer.
running around will never look so good!
I would be wearing them on walks with my mom all summer long! So cute!
I’d definitely wear these to croquet games and when I’m sailing with my friends.
On a sunny Sunday, riding my bike to the farmers’ market, before moving onto a leisurely brunch on a covered patio.
Every Matchbook Girl should have a pair!
I’ll be bringing these cute shoes to India with me. They’re exactly what I need.
They look light, carefree and easy to stick in a carry-on for when I’m just walking around Agra at the markets! LOVE the black and white ones.
I’d totally be sporting those red & blue kicks to the Hollywood Bowl for the Hall & Oates 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular.
These would be perfect for exploring my new neighborhood in Brooklyn this summer!
Those shoes will be perfect for the summer adventure that I have planned.
Walking around in comfort and trendy while having a great summer time! :D
Swoon! I’m spending a month in London this summer, so these would be ideal for perusing the antique markets.
These would be great for walking down the boardwalk at the beach and grabbing some ice cream. :)
I’d love to wear these on the docks in the sunshine this summer!
These are adorable and reminisent of my cheerleader shoes back in the day…a combination of two favorites…nostalgic saddle shoes and modern tennis shoes…I’ll wear them everywhere!
Next month I’m moving to a city with a zoo (which I’ve never done before) and plan to get my membership and use it often, these shoes would be perfect for exploring around all the exhibits.
hey! where couldn’t you wear these adorable kicks? i can envision myself riding around carrboro on my bike already.
Where to wear them? Everywhere! From a casual day at the office to picnics to bike rides to exploring San Francisco by foot! Imagine eating an ice cream cone wearing those black ones and a light orange skirt, or wandering a park in these, jeans, and a snazzy jacket as the fairy lights come on . . .
I have been wanting these for SO long! I ADORE them!!!!!!!!! I will be in Italy this summer and I can think of nothing better than wandering the cobblestone streets with those on my feet : )
I’m so love this shoes since the first sight!
I’m packing for my Italy trip right now, and I must wear them with Tuscany lovely sunshine. The soft, comfort shoes will accompany me during whole trip. Imaging step them on the rock road in Rome, riding a bike with them in Tuscany, just taking a long walk through the beach in Venice or matching them with me maxi-skirt in Milan, these low tops fit anyplace!!!!!
i’ll be touring the country with a tap dance group, and spending time at home in good ol’ Minneapolis! those shoes would definitely get some mileage!
Where WOULDN’T I wear these? The perfect pair for everyday-*LOVE*!
sockless. cutoffs. loose tank. hat of some kind. old man’s gold watch. :)
I would wear these around the streets of philadelphia, and maybe a visit or two to cape may as well :)
On a trip I’m planning (to New England!) with my two best friends.
I’ve been looking for a cute pair of tennis shoes to replace the ones I’ve just ravaged on my european vacation!
this summer i’ll be skipping across the pond for a 2-week victorian architecture/history class in london, plus visits to oxford, liverpool, manchester and lincoln. these little cuties would make a lovely bunch of walking tours even lovelier :)
I will totally wear these hustlin around the French Quarter! Perfect NOLA shoes!
So cute! And perfect for all my photo walks coming up this summer.
I’d wear this on my bike rides around the city!
This summer, I’d wear these on sunday mornings while shopping for buttons and antiques at the flea market! Then i’d pick up a latte and take these low-tops for a stroll along the river.
Too cute! I’ll be sporting a pair of these on vacation in Peru- from the top of Machu Picchu to the streets of Cuzco!
I’ll wear my pair of Marais to work every day so I can be the envy of all the tourists as I take my daily stroll round the National Mall.
I would wear these to the rocky beaches of the Oregon coast this summer, and to class at Columbia this fall. They will remind me of walking on the crisp sunny beaches when i am stuck inside come September!
These lowtops would be perfect for long bikerides this summer into the city for the farmers and flower market. They would be perfect for the ride there, walking around in the sunshine of downtown Augusta and then the trek back home and to work with children over the summer. Even on my adventure to the New England states this summer would appreciate these sweet shoes. Needless to say, these kicks would be awesome to rock where ever my adventures would take me!
This summer I get the chance to live with my sister in NYC and just enjoy and absorb the city and everything is has to offer. For a first timer to the big apple, I am beyond elated that I get to explore and discover one of the most beautiful cities in the country. These adorable and comfortable low tops would be the perfect shoe to get lost in and wonder the city streets of New York City.
To the farmers’ market, of course!
I would adore wearing these instead of my clunky walking shoes. I walk everywhere having given up driving and can be dressed oh so cute, then you see my shoes and it ruins it. I would choose the black and white as those are my colors I wear. I follow on Twitter and Facebook.
I’d love to rock these all over Chicago this summer– these babies would be making cameo appearances at Wrigley Field, Millennium Park, the Art Institute, the Cultural Center, the Old Town School of Folk Music, and Ravinia (ok, not exactly in Chicago, but it’s close!) to name a few places!
I’ll be tutoring and nannying this summer before heading to grad school, and these would be perfect for running around with the kids and for short, relaxing trips to the beach!
I’ll wear these pounding the pavement as I look for my first real job after I graduate from college on May 13th.
I’ll be sporting these all over Texas this summer! The perfect shoe for a hot summer!
This shoes are so cute! They are perfect for summer. I can see myself wearing them to the flea markets, at Canton, TX with my sis, and at family gatherings!
I would love these with a cute sundress!
I would love to traipse around D.C. with these fab shoes! Perfect for my last summer before grad school.
Love them! I’ll wear them as I hit the pavement looking for a post-grad teaching position. Every young teacher needs a cute pair of new shoes!
I’m coordinating an outreach project for first-year students at Boston University this summer. I’m focusing on Urban Renewal, which includes everything from urban farms to education reform and youth empowerment. I love doing community service, but I love it even more when I’m doing it in style! These shoes are perfect for running around, getting work done, and making a difference, but also for relaxing and enjoying the beautiful Boston summer!
OH MY GOSH! Those are perfect! 4th of July is my favorite holiday and my man is a Marine so I love anything USA colors! These would be so perfect for those summer days of sight seeing in DC when I visit him!
These are perfect for summer bike rides down the West Side followed by a Sunday night pizza stroll in the West Village.
so cute!!!!!!
Bah-bah-bah-bah, bah-bah-bah-bah
Bah-bah-bah-bah. bah-bah-bah-bah, at the hop!
to the sock hop on my birthday !
Well, you can swing it you can groove it
You can really start to move it at the hop
Where the jockey is the smoothest
And the music is the coolest at the hop
All the cats and chicks can get their kicks at the hop
Let’s go!
Let’s go to the hop
Let’s go to the hop, (oh baby)
Let’s go to the hop, (oh baby)
Absolute MUST with a Maxie dress and some funky pearls at Cupcake Charlie’s in Newport…some 2011 mixed with a little retro fun! :)
sweating and biking in the hot Florida sun. serving and smiling in an air-conditioned restaurant.
want.
My husband and I are taking swing dance lessons and these shoes would be perfect for the retro vibe we have going! I love these!
oh i need these!! i am moving to NYC in just a month, and i could really use a pair of cute and comfortable shoes for bopping around the city, these are just perfect!
These shoes are beautiful, I would wear the blue and white ones this summer while I waitress at a Resort in Alongquin Provincial Park. They would cheer me up while I am far away from home.
A perfect match for my matchbook girlyness!
These cute kicks could get me to Bikram yoga on the 4, 5, or 6; German class on the 1,2, or 3; my legal internship on the F and out to Montauk on the Hampton Jitney as I spend my first ever summer in NYC! J’adore, Marais USA!
Would love to wear these fun kicks while chasing my toddler around all of the amazing museums that are near our house! We’re in for a fun summer!
The black and whites would look perfectly cute with my collection of floral-printed skirts—as I stop by for tea with friends or go antique-ing!
I’d wear these taking my preschoolers out for a walk in the sunshine!
i’d be sporting these to the only concert were going to be able to take in this summer. super fun shoes for a super fun time!
Oh goodness, where wouldn’t I wear these beauties? So far my summer plans are full of walks around the lake, blueberry picking, the Walker Art Center, a trip to Chicago for a music festival, and enjoying the midwest sun. These shoes are an absolute dream!
I will wear these adorable shoes to the weekend markets that line my neighborhood streets. I will wear them to afternoon bbqs that turn into nighttime bbqs (which will certainly play good music to showcase my silly dance moves). And I will definitely wear them on dates with short boys.
I’d wear these to hang out at the Brooklyn Flea Market in Fort Greene on a beautiful Saturday morning/afternoon!
I would wear them while swinging on my front porch! Oh, and I would also have a strawberry milkshake in one hand. Isn’t that how every girl spends her summer?
Di
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I’d be jaunting around the quaint downtown Ft. Worth, Texas, this July – the red and blue would be perfect for the 4th! I’ll also probably be visiting the zoo and my local outdoor theater, and these would be perfect for just that! :)
I’d wear red, white and blues while running through DC picking tulips!
I love the red, white and blue reminds me of Fourth of July on Coronado Island and riding my bike up and down the picturesque streets, going to the library, the store, the pier and beach. And ending it all with a glass of wine or ice cream cone at the Hotel del Coronado to watch the sunset and fireworks.
I would wear them on a date night to one of the many summer festivals…sharing a funnel cake and slushie with my sweetie!
I’m the director of an outdoor art market, so of course I’d wear them there. I’d wear them walking around the Twin Cities and Cleveland, and while riding my bicycle everwhere I can!
I am a dental student that wears the same sneakers to clinic every day. I wear the same turquoise scrubs every day too. I need something new and trendy to make my scrubs express some individuality and fashion!
To the Oregon coast :)
I would certainly wear these to my college orientation and at the local coffee shop :)
I’m graduating college and moving far away to Austin, TX – they would be perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon on River Walk while strolling by the water, hopping in and out of shops, and hopefully having a brunch with new friends!
I’d wear these to big sales meetings in an effort to bring the funk!
I’d be sporting these while on a trip to Paris!
on little weekend adventures .. my summer resolution is to take more day trips and weekend trips outside of the city.
These shoes SCREAM Bocce Ball in Brooklyn’s McCarren Park.
I would wear these lovely shoes all summer long! Especially when I head over to the park for a nice little picnic with The Hubs and our friends. Oh and I’ll also sport these while playing a game of croquet in our backyard.
Simply great for every laid-back weekend. Just put on the low tops , go for a brunch picnic at the park, or a lazy afternoon ride to the beach will be perfect ^^. it just screamed REST n RELAX in every part of the shoe… Love love love…
i’d be sporting them on my walks in the park w/ snoopy!
I would sport these at the beach all summer long while riding my beach cruiser, or just here at the beach anytime….they are so darn cute!!!!
these just scream ‘picnic’ to me!
I would sport these for a summer day in Central Park. Perfect for tossing around a ball or just lounging and reading.
I’m headed to China this summer on a mission trip – these would be perfect for strolling through the Lunar Market on our day off!
I’d wear these to any kind of summer festival or fair! Eating a big ol’ elephant ear with a tall lemonade in hand, these would be darling!
I will be trekking around North Carolina’s John C. Campbell Folk Art School grounds in my “NEW” red Marais sneakers……enjoying the dulcimer concerts, views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, eating yummy meals featuring veggies from their organic garden and creating new mixed-media paintings in the sunny studio (be sure no paints will ever reach these darling shoes). Such a cool look for artsy, hard-working feet!!!!
To lunch at an outdoor café!
Ok, black and white saddle shoes – I’m thinking oxford shirt, rolled up jean shorts, pink hair bow – riding the Capital Bikeshare Bike in Washington, DC!
I’d wear those suckers on evening walks in my Seattle neighborhood. That’s one of the things I love about summer: it stays light out so late!
I’m planning on walking to work everyday this summer! These shoes are the motivation I need to get out there and still look cute! ;)
I would wear them for the many many backyard barbecues, crawfish boils, seawall walks, all-day museum/zoo trips & Galveston weekends that I will have this summer once I get back to Texas :). The blue & red are absolutely PERFECT & would let me sport my USA & Texas pride every time I wear them!
All around Chicago! I’m quitting my job to wait tables and become a full-time writer, so I hope to have many, many more adventures soon :)
XX Lauren Stacks [book ends]
I’d wear these to chase down my three littles this summer…at the playground, down on my parents’ farm and at the beach!
I’d wear these out shopping or strolling through downtown. They would also be perfect for evening walks around campus! They are truly cute shoes I could see myself wearing anywhere!
I’d be sporting these fun little shoes on my daily beach trips!
Love love to wear these new kicks riding my bike around town.
I’d wear mine to the super secret location my group of friends is headed off to in June – only one of us knows the destination :)
Perfect for an evening walk to my favorite ice cream parlor on the Cape. Would be extra careful to avoid cone drips!
These adorable shoes would be the perfect accessory for my first indepent fieldwork as an anthropology grad student working with an environmental monitoring agency on the development of marine management plans. I can wear them with me in the office, to the docks, and at the long meetings during which I will stare longingly outside at the beautiful Pacific.
I would wear these around campus!
I’d wear these all over town and definitely a France this summer. :-)
i would definitely wear these to some texas ranger’s baseball games!! perfect colors and oh so cute :)
I would like to wear these while bumming around after brunch in the Old Port of Montreal.
oh man! I’d wear mine in my new city I’m moving to, Chicago! these would be sure to make a good impression!
i will be wearing them on my 10 day trip to spain this summer!!!!
I’d wear them to volunteer meetings with my current non profit client.
I would wear them while I get into shenanigans
I would wear these on my travels through Hong Kong and Singapore this summer!!