Despite only being 5'4" of fabulousness, I have humongous size 10 feet. I'm not sure if it's the fact that I have big feet or that I'm just a wuss, but shoe shopping is a pretty nightmarish activity for me. Don't get me wrong - I love shoes. However, my threshold for pain is so minimal that I completely dread participating in activites that require something fancier than New Balances.
The search for an adorable but comfortable shoe continued this weekend at the Providence Place Mall. One would figure that it shouldn't be that difficult to design a cute shoe that doesn't cause blisters or pain in the soles of your feet. Guys don't have this issue. Guys don't ever have the need to kick of their shoes and brave the elements of a bar floor barefoot.
I finally stumbled upon a pair of shoes at Macy's (see above photo) that survived a night in Jillian's. Are they as adorable as I would've liked? Not quite but they were reasonably priced, came with padded soles, and weren't responsible for a single blister. I wouldn't recommend them for long distance walking but they managed to get me from the pool table to the bar injury free.
This winter? Bring on the Uggs! Now there's a trend that's logical.
5 comments:
You know I am far from opposed to slapping down some serious Benjamins for good shoes - like your Dad says: Buy good shoes and a good mattress because 90% of your life will be spent in either.
I'll say that flat-footed size 9 can be challenging too but I gotta tell you Sher, folks poo-poo Naturalizer WAY too quickly.
No joke - from club shoes to fancy work shoes to winter high heel boots, granny store no-more, Naturalizer has taken it to the streets (and successfully brought me home without blisters) every time.
Dee,
Thank you! I also wear Naturalizer because I am on my feet all day. Did you know that if you sign up on their website, they'll send you a $10 gift certificate every year for your birthday? I just used my certificate to buy new "school" shoes.
I can;t understand how women walk in heels. I can't figure it out!
Love the new shoes.
When are you coming up to Canada, I may need to ship something from Pottery barn to your house.
The fact that you are 5'4" and have a size 10 feet means that you were probably meant to grow taller. Did smoking stunt your growth? ;)
I think it's the fact that I didn't drink enough milk as a kid?
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