Never Trust A Man In Alligator Loafers [Paperback]

Donna Sozio (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Though it uses every shoe pun in the English language ("thought clogs," "the sole truth"), it's quickly apparent that this gimmicky relationship guide is no light-hearted spoof, but a serious approach to finding a man. Unfortunately, "soleology" is about as substantive as a flip-flop. Still, Sozio's main text is funny, if not exactly fair, as she breaks the male population into a series of archetypes: for example, a classic "noncommunicator" can be spotted by his "Ubiquitous White Sneaker." It's not quite that simple, however: the shoes point to a particular continuum, but the man's attitude toward them places him on it; for instance, a Tevas-wearing man falls on the "Authority" continuum somewhere between the compliant "Yes, Sir!" type and the "Rebel," depending on whether his message is "I'm a river guide" or "I am the river." Though the author hits some practical high notes while identifying "red flag shoes" ("unraveling" shoes are the worst: "where else is he coming undone?"), some absurd counsel (pretending to drop something so "you can conveniently check out his shoes"), goofy lists ("Ten Reasons why Shoes are Better than Men") and other filler will try readers' patience.
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Review

"Had I known Donna Sozio last August, she would have told me that the guy wearing ski-boot-size, marshmallow-white basketball sneakers wasn't the Prince Charming he otherwise appeared to be." --Melissa Hecksher, dating columnist & author of Date Him or Dump Him?

"I'm going to start checking men out with that!" --Tyra Banks, Supermodel, The Tyra Banks Show & America's Top Model

Donna is the undisputed queen of soles-giving every woman the ultimate tools on how to do what we all wish we could: tell a man by his shoes. Her book "Never Trust A Man In Alligator Loafers" has enlightened me on how to tell any man by his footwear and has teaches women the world over to judge men based on her brilliant sole impression methodology. Her book is laugh-out-loud funny, complete with insightful anecdotes and hefty encouragement to modern single women everywhere not to despair! As a writer, Donna's wit and charm shines through her words. I can recommend her book to every gal that wants to inject a bit of humor and some much needed guidance into her dating repertoire. --Samantha Brett, Australia's #1 dating expert, author and TV Host

"This fun book reads like good chocolate tastes. Reading a man by his shoes helps women ground the relationship." Dr. Pat Allen, celebrated relationship expert and author of Getting to "I Do"

"Sozio's main text is funny. . .the author hits some practical high notes while identifying 'red flag shoes." --Publishers Weekly

"Smart and fun! In a world of constant dating and relationship struggles, Donna has a unique and playful philosophy on dating that works!" Gina Romanello, author of Chicken Soup for the Bride's Soul

"If you are looking for a "man manual", this is it. Reading a man by his shoes lets you know what to expect in a relationship from the man who wears them." Vienna Flores, The Los Angeles Times

Read this book. You can learn so much about a man by his shoes. It's a built-in icebreaker on a date!" --Julie Spira, Best-Selling Author, The Perils of Cyber-Dating: Confessions of a Hopeful Romantic Looking for Love Online

"Never Trust A Man In Alligator Loafers is a candid view on why men need to seriously think about their footwear and how important it really is to create chemistry with the opposite sex. Donna clearly presents the level of importance placed on the visual cues in those first moments of meeting someone special. I highly recommend this book as part of every man's arsenal for making that first impression with women...a good one! --Ori Rosenbaum, President & CEO of Auri Footwear

"Finally Donna put into words what women have told me for over twenty years, you can judge a man by his shoes. Donna's humorous style and insightful wit make her book not only entertaining but also transformational." --Melvin L. Allen, M.A., dating coach on NBC's hit reality show Starting Over

"Listening to Donna gives you a glimpse behind the curtain to discover how women can sum up a man in a minute." Ryan Vance, Executive Producer, G4TV, a leading US cable network for men

"I LOVE this book! Donna Sozio delves into the world of dating with hilarious insight. This book is the perfect hostess gift for all your girlfriends. I keep five copies in the house and instead of bringing the usual "bottle of wine" to celebrations, I bring Donna's book, which is always appreciated! I can't wait to see what she's got for us next!" --Jackie Silver, founder and president, AgingBackwards.com

"The right shoes boost everybody's confidence!" --Jazmin Whitley, celebrity Li Cari fashion designer and star of Style MTV

"Sozio's main text is funny...the author hits some practical high notes while identifying 'red flag shoes." --Publishers Weekly

"Never underestimate the power of shoes!" --Viki King, bestselling author and Hollywood film consultant

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Citadel Press; 1 edition (September 25, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806528400
• ISBN-13: 978-0806528403
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #210,253 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book!!, October 14, 2007

By	Robbie B "Robbie B" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

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What a fun, entertaining, and practical read for anyone who is interested in learning alot about a potential date in the first few minutes of meeting them!! The Author keeps you intrigued and eager to learn more as you turn each page. A great gift idea for yourself and all the women you know!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars LOL, May 12, 2009

By	Kristen Wollmer - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This book has made my dates so much more entertaining. I constantly feel like I have an inside joke with myself. The author doles out great advice but keeps it light and real. I also like that although the title implies this book may be about judging men, it turns out it is more about figuring out what YOU should be looking for in a man. It is not a men hating or judging book in any way. There are no wrong shoes, only mismatched pairs.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book cracked me up!!, April 23, 2009

By	Catherine Scholl "Teacher" (Marina del Rey, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I am a teacher and - though that should make me a voracious reader - I find that I read so much on the job I'm less likely to read in my free time. Someone gifted me this book and I glanced at the first chapter to see if it was worth the read and I was hooked. It's clever, creative and funny in kind of a "Seinfeld" way and the author actually has some REALLY good dating advice too! After all, what woman could disagree with the fact that she has "fifteen pairs of black shoes," in her closet and each one lets her expresses herself in "different ways?" If that's true for us ladies, then reason would have it that it's true for the guys too!