Even if you plan on staying in and avoiding the crowds, you can still snag some great deals on shoes this Black Friday. In fact, lots of sales have already started.

Some of the sales listed go through "Cyber Monday," and others will last only a few hours, but more online shoe sales will be added over the course of the weekend.

If you or someone on your list needs a new pair of shoes or boots, you'll want to check this list of Shoe Sales often.

Fancy a pair of red snake skin slingbacks with chunky 2" heels? Or maybe you've always dreamt of a pair of green leather pumps with black suede accents. I know I have. That's why I was so excited when I recently received an email telling me about a new site called ShoesOfPrey.com.

At ShoesOfPrey, women can use a web interface to design shoes by selecting the toe, style, heel, height, materials, colors, and embellishments from several offerings. But the best part is that you can actually purchase your design, and receive your custom, handmade shoes in about 6 weeks. The shoes can be shipped to the U.K., U.S., Canada, France, and Spain, as well as several other countries.

I had a lot of fun playing with the design tool, and was surprised at how many combinations were possible. But the biggest -- and most pleasant -- surprise is the price: most shoes cost about $250 Australian dollars. That converts to about $215 U.S. dollars, which is an incredible bargain for bespoke shoes.

Right now the designs are limited to heels, but their FAQ page states that flats should be available soon.

Now, I know a lot of you are wondering about sizing, and honestly, it was one of the first issues that came to my mind as well. I'm always looking for new options to share with all of the women who write to me looking for smaller or larger than average shoes, so I'm happy to report that the news on this front also seems good. ShoesOfPrey's standard range includes U.S. sizes 4-12, but they will make a custom mold for women who fall outside of that range. Of course, this service will cost a little more, but still, it's an option.

I haven't ordered my own pair yet, as I've been too busy playing with the design tool. But I can assure you this is something I'm very eager to try out, and as soon as I have, I'll let you know how it went.

In the meantime, I'm sure you have more questions, and you're probably chomping at the bit to start creating your own designs; I'll point you now to ShoesOfPrey.com. -- Enjoy.

• Carlos Santana Heels - with Ruffled Vamps
• Faux Fur Boots - with Pom Poms
• Vivienne Westwood Boots - Pirate-Style
• Nicole Shoes - Pretty Ballet Flats
• Dolce Vita Boots - with Sky-High Heels

You may not need anything as extreme as the heated boots I mentioned the other day, but spend a lot of time in extremely cold or wintery conditions, snow boots are still a good idea.

Today there is a staggering array of men's snow boots available, including styles that are rated for extreme temperatures, waterproof boots, and boots that will help stabilize you on ice and snow. If your feet are in need of any of these features, you may want to have a look at some of these men's snow boots.

Pictured: Salomon 'Snowtrip TS WP' (Buy Direct)
Image Courtesy of Zappos.com