Stance is a Canadian company that
was founded in 2004. It is part of the Arlies
Corporation that also owns the Boathouse
chain of clothing stores. There are 13 Stance stores across Canada that offer
both name brand products such as Hunter, Doc Martens and New Balance Canada,
and in-house brands exclusive to Stance such as Harlow (footwear), and Scout
and Trail, an accessory line (i.e. hats, gloves, scarves).
When I arrived at Stance, I was
greeted by Tyler, who is an amazing sales associate. Tyler was incredibly
patient in helping me with all the styles and sizes of boots that I was
interested in trying on, and provided great feedback on what styles looked the
best. He even took a few pictures for me to use for my blog post! That’s great
customer service in my books. Tyler explained that the styles available in the
store change with the seasons. The majority of styles I saw in the store were sneakers
and boots, but other seasonal types of shoes are available in the spring and
summer months.
After spending about 40 minutes
trying on many styles, sizes and colours, I found a great pair of boots that
will be perfect for the fall and winter seasons. I also picked up a very sassy scarf from the Made For Each Other line of accessories, which a Boathouse line of products. Keep reading to find out what
style I purchased! Living in a snowbelt region, having the right type of footwear is crucial for the crazy winter months!
Half the battle when you go shoe
shopping is finding a great pair of shoes that suit your purpose, and fit your
style. The other thing to consider is how to properly care for the footwear
after you bring them home. As someone who loves shoes and has tons of pairs and
styles at home, it’s important that I take care of them, so they remain in good
condition.
I am so grateful that Tyler took the time to explain the different types of products that Tana had
available in-store to purchase and use. Here is a high-level breakdown of some
of the Tana products you can choose from. For a full list of products and
information, make sure to check out the Tana
website.
All Purpose Spray
- Function: To repel the elements, and resist stains
- Benefits: This product creates an invisible shield, allowing the material to breathe as it repels the elements and prevents dirt from setting for easier cleaning.
- Spray your footwear twice before wearing them outdoors
- Keep using this spray at least once a week (two times a week is ideal)
- This spray works on all types of material except Crocodile. As Tyler says, "Leave your shoes in the 60's!"
Sport Cleaner
- Function: Fast acting cleaner - just spray and wipe
- Benefits: Ideal for athletic leather shoes, and it dries in 10 minutes
- Used for leather, vinyl and nylon
- Clean the footwear using the bristles
- Great for getting out dirt embedded in footwear
Polishing Cloth
- Function: To polish and clean your footwear
- Benefits: Cleaning your shoe completely before applying spray will keep them in ideal condition
- Did you know that this product can also be used to clean and polish cars?
Sport Shoe Freshener
- Function: Controls shoe and sneaker odour all day long
- Benefits: All day heel to toe freshness, is fast acting, and works on contact
- Gets out odours and bacteria your feet produce while wearing your footwear
- Use for preservation of the boot
Tana Self Shoe Cream
- Function: Polishes, protects and nourishes
- Benefits: Contains superior self-shining waxes and lanolin to provide an instant shine with no buffing, protection against rain and stain, nourishment to keep leather soft. Easy to apply, convenient applicator tube.
Barefoot (Unisex product)
- Function: Dry and fresh barefoot comfort
- Benefits: The special terry cloth layer helps keep feet dry. Antibacterial agents and tiny perforations for breathability keep feet fresh.
- Will last up to six months
- Machine washable (let them air dry)
- Make sure to wash the insoles
Ball of Foot
- Function: For the sensitive ball of foot area. Feel confident in any shoe.
- Benefits: Helps prevent burning pain in the sensitive ball of foot areas.
- Ideal for heels and wedges
- Waitresses love this product, as they spend so much time on their feet
Currently, Tana has an amazing promotion available on their
products at Stance that is available in-store only. You can select three of any
of their products for $25.00! You can find more information on the products at www.stance.com .
I am so thankful for all the product knowledge I received
on the extensive line of Tana products, and wish I had this knowledge several
years ago! I have made mistakes in the past by not taking proper care
of my footwear. Six years ago,I destroyed a pair of amazing brown suede boots I
purchased during a Black Friday trip to Buffalo! Personally, I have found that
suede is tougher to take care of than leather or synthetic products. Had I
known then what I know now, I would still have my gorgeous Nine West slouch
boots that were perfect for shopping trips!
How did I destroy the boots? They were not practical for
harsh winter weather, as they weren’t
lined for warmth. Foolishly, I made the mistake of wearing them after a large
snowfall. Long story short, they ended up soaked and covered in salt, and I
didn’t know how to remove the stains. Instead of treating the stains
immediately, I left the boots as they were. I tried several different things to
remove the salt stains, but nothing worked. Finally, I made the painful
decision to throw the boots out, and I still mourn them to this day. Not only were
they a great deal, but they were cute and unique!
I’m so excited to tell you about the great boots I selected
for myself during my VIP shopping experience! I chose a pair of black boots
from the Harlow line, created exclusively for Stance stores. Harlow footwear is
super affordable and stylish. Make sure to check out their sassy footwear! My
boots, called the ‘Maggie’, are made of synthetic leather, and are lined for
warmth and comfort during the cold winter months. These beauties will be
protected using an all-purpose spray, and lined with Barefoot insoles. I can’t
wait to wear them with my extensive collection of jeans! During my shopping trip, I selected the Barefoot, Tana Sport Cleaner and Sport Shoe Freshener for my boots, which Tyler had recommended to me.
A very cool piece of information I learned while shopping is that my boots are made by Cougar, whose line of footwear I adore! In fact, Cougar makes many of the boots featured at Stance. I used to wear Cougars back in my school days, and started wearing them again last winter. I was pleasantly surprised by this information. Thanks Tyler!
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I had an amazing time shopping at Stance, love my new boots, and
can’t wait to wear them soon. What does shoe love mean to you? Share your love
for shoes by taking a picture of your favourite shoes, and post them on
Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Use the hashtag #TanaLovesShoes, and you
could win some one of six bi-weekly prizes of $500.00, and a chance to win the Grand Prize of $2000.00!!! For additional entries,
make sure to include Tana shoe products in your pictures. You can also enter to
win here: http://tanacontest.com/en.
In addition, you can also participate in an amazing Twitter party this evening (November 17), from 8:00-9:00 PM ET, for a chance to win one of six $50.00 VISA gift cards, or the Grand Prize of a $500.00! Now that's what I call a party!
Good luck, and happy shopping!
Disclaimer: While I received compensation for this post, the opinions expressed are entirely my own.
