If the shoe doesn't fit...
Wear it anyway? Confession: I don't know how to buy shoes -- apparently, anyway. For a couple of years I noticed a protruding bump on my heel but never did anything about it because it didn't hurt. Recently, however, one of my parents' friends came over for dinner, noticed it, and advised me to get an MRI immediately. (He's a surgeon.) Startled, I began to ask him a series of questions, trying to gauge the gravity of the situation. He said it could be anything from minor swelling to calcification that would continue to get worse until I could no longer walk. Eeek!
I called Westside Medical Imaging in Beverly Hills, CA and scheduled an emergency (okay, so maybe not a pressing emergency, but still) MRI. After a 45- minute scan of each foot, I sat with Dr. Elliot Kolin, who discussed the images with me, especially that little white dot on the bottom right.
A few days later, as I perused the shoe department at Barneys, admiring the little pieces of artwork a lucky few get to wear on their feet, I overheard a disturbing conversation. Two high school girls discussed which shoes to buy for an upcoming dance. Girl one was buying the shoes, and girl two was there for "moral support." Girl one contemplated two pairs of Christian Louboutins: nude peep-toe pumps ($945) and silver rhinestone closed-toe pumps ($3,395). After wobbling around with hands outstretched, barely avoiding a few nosedives, girl one declared, "I like the nude ones. They are a little tight, but it's fine." Girl two agreed. Girl one purchased the shoes, and the two pranced out the door, giddy with confidence over their recent purchase. But what exactly should they have been proud of? The fact that they just purchased a pair of $945 shoes, or the fact that they just paid $945 for shoes that did not fit?
I mean, I understand the whole "beauty is pain" mentality, but what happens when the pain results in surgery? Is a long-term injury worth the compliments and ego-boost of wearing beautiful shoes? Absolutely not. So then why don't I know how to buy shoes? After seriously considering various possibilities, I think I found my answer. Because I always shop on sale, the selection of shoe sizes becomes very limited, and over the years, I have (subconsciously?) grown to sacrifice comfort for fashion. I know -- utterly stupid and superficial. But I never thought it would lead to immobility. And evidently, neither did those girls. So, please, next time you find yourself in a size bind and think you'll just power through, think again.
I can see where the writter of this article, trying to be thrifty on shoes got her into trouble. I'm a guy, and I don't see why a woman have to wear high heals, ever. Ladies you look great in any kind of shoes. Don't toture yourselves. Us guys aren't interested in your shoes. lol If your own friends make fun of a shoe purchase you make, then they're being shallow. Unless it's like snow shoes, or something. lol
Now, if only I can figure out why the steering wheel keeps rubbing my chest when I drive.
seriously,it seems to be a mental issue.
Try this trick at home :) now I don't have to worry if I'm between sizes in a style - go up, and stick a maxi pad in it! Such a relief, since sometimes shoe shrinkage can happen in bad weather, and you've already gone up a size.
Other then those sneakers, I own 2 pairs of sandals, 1 pair of snow boots, 1 pair of hiking boots, 1 pair of rain boots and 1 pair of skateboard sneakers that i never wear anymore!! Who needs more then 9 pairs of shoes/sneakers?!?!? I even think 9 is too much but, i need those specialty boots for snow/rain/hiking!!
You would have a heart attack if you saw my shoe closet.
9 pair??? I would never survive. To each their own but kind of get sick of hearing people that have foot problems bash those of us that don't . I couldn't care less if you have ONE pair - big deal - that's your choice just as having over 200 pairs is mine.
Enjoy your evening
If you thought i was bashing u and everyone else, i'm sorry, i didn't mean it that way. Lots of people like to collect stuff -- some people like to collect clothes, others shoes, and for me, i enjoy collecting hot wheels cars and skateboards -- why? for me, i call that fun, for others, they'd call it stupid -- oh well -- if you're happy w/ all ur shoes -- that's great!!!!
dont buy the cheap ones,get them professionally sized.