Men's footwear is at a crossroads. Hippie shoes, the onetime pariahs of fashion forward dudes, are marching onto runways and even the feet you know and love daily.

The only way to contact him is through his son Noe. Call Old Hippie UNLTD at 917-868-0501. The Old Hippie does not even own a toaster-oven, never mind a computer.

The Hippie Closet, a new store in Eugene, Oregon, offers bohemian-style clothing and accessories. A unique feature is the "Color Lab," where customers can create their own tie-dye apparel.