Rubio's boot choice draws curiosity, jabs from Republican rivals

By News on the Net —— Bio and Archives January 7, 2016

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Marco Rubio's Republican rivals literally are hot on his heels, this time taking shots at the Florida senator for wearing shiny, black boots -- with a pumped-up heel -- that apparently only a fashionista can appreciate.

Rival campaigns – including those of Carly Fiorina and Ted Cruz – have teased him on Twitter over the boots, while fashion and political writers have spared no groan-worthy pun in describing them. Some have dubbed the craze over his fashion-forward choice “Bootgazi” or “shoegate.” Vanity Fair called it “statement footwear,” while Cruz’s communications director Rick Tyler tweeted: “A Vote for Marco Rubio Is a Vote for Men’s High-Heeled Booties.” More...