I like this for some reason. I can't really explain. I like the DOF with the back shoe being a bit blurred. The blue and white tones of the shoe against the natural browns of the ground are a nice contrast. I assume that's water in the background and just that hint of it work to create a lazy day sense.
This photo has some flaws, like the blowouts in the out of focus background, but the mood is still strong. The composition helps a bit as well. Brown, orange and blue work together. I originally scored this an 8 and I still stand behind that.
I like how the focus is only on the slipper in the foreground--the left and right corners in the front & the background being so heavily blurred. Nice dark, bold colors. Very evocative and textured.