About those fabulous Island People Boots!!

I found out where you can get them! The person who makes and decorates the boots is a lady called Natalie and she can be found at Vamp Boutique on Mucurapo Road in St. James. I went in to see her at lunchtime and she was very nice, explaing that she has to measure your foot in person (calf measurements etc.) for the perfect fit so I don't know how that will work for person not residing in Trinidad. In addition she has to get orders early, that is long before Carnival so the boots can be completed in time.

I was informed that Natalie did the boots for all Diane Hunts sections: Sacred Sand, Raiders of the Desert and Jewels of the Nile and she has the boots at the store so you can look at them. The only thing is Natalie indicated that she would be taking the boots to Island People's mas camp to be displayed so I guess in future you will be able to get her information there as well.



I asked the most important question, which was were they comfortable and she said yes since she has worn them for mas and she also did boots for Diane Hunt for this year's Carnival, hence the request to do boots for the launch. She did say that she wore the boots with her sneaker insoles and socks because I asked about using insoles for added comfort, for that fact the boots are made to accomodate the insoles. I tried a pair and they were comfortable, I could move my toes and the material was flexible and not stiff. The only word of caution that she gave was that in direct, hot sun your feet will feel hot (if you feet are shaded not a problem).

These are the ones I tried:


Prices are dependent on how you want your boots made, either plain or with lots of decoration or what materials you want used. I asked about doing short boots for my Fireman costume and she said that it could be done (I am so excited now because I also want mine decorated!).

Here is her contact information:

Vamp Boutique
12 Mucurapo Road
St. James Trinidad
Tel/fax 868-622-8429
Mobile - 736-8455
email :vampstore@yahoo.ca