My last shoe purchase
Yes, this is my most recent shoe purchase, and it's going to be my last for a while. It's getting out of hand. I do not need high-heeled Prada mary janes. Not at all.
For one thing, I have this other pair of black shoes that I could wear anywhere that I'd ever be likely to wear the Pradas, and they are so much more comfortable. They were designed by this dude who I guess used to work for Dr. Martens. So they're nice and clunky, plus they're all cushy inside. Not like the ones pictured at left. Those hurt, in case you're wondering. The soles are kind of thin, and I'm not used to hurty shoes anymore. I'm out of practice walking in them, which is why I'm sitting on the rock wall in front of my house in this picture. I didn't want to walk anywhere at all if I didn't have to.
So why did I buy a pair of insanely expensive shoes that I have no real need for? People are starving and barefoot somewhere.
Well, a couple of reasons. Primarily because I'm powerless over shoes. Addicted. And I have this particular thing for mary janes. It's something about that buckle and the strap across the arch -- I just really like the look of them. And I like the way they feel, even when they kind of hurt. And it's entirely possible that, sometime before I die, I will have a date. The kind of date where I'll want the perfect pair of shoes. The kind of date where these shoes will be perfect.
Or not.
I know, I know -- it's crazy and pointless and I should just stop. And I will. I can quit any time. I'll get to that in a minute.
Plus, for those of you who care about this kind of thing, I almost never pay full price for anything. I bought them for way way way cheap on eBay - paid less for them, in fact, for the Birkenstocks pictured here. Pocket change, almost. We're not talking about $700 Jimmy Choos or any of that.
These Birkenstocks are very comfortable also, as you might expect. And sparkly!
But the title of this post is My last shoe purchase. Now, don't get me wrong here, I'm not saying that it's not my last shoe purchase ever. I was just trying to get your attention. Here's the deal I'm making with myself. I swear it on a stack of reference books: I will not buy any more shoes until I buy a house.
I've been goofing off for too long.
11 comments:
OK, Brace yourself, this is the wierdest (and very nearly painful) thing I think I will ever say to you. I actually like the Birkenstocks better! WHAT???? I can't believe I just typed that... Will my fingers fall off? grow warts? Shit, now I am scared. Am I getting old? Is it because I turned 35? How can it happen that I prefer some ugly old granola eating, patchouli smelling Birkenstocks to expensive, shiny, high heeled and painful Prada MaryJanes?
THORAZINE! I need Thorazine! STAT!
I like the new shoes! The tree stump shoes!
I wish I could wear shoes like that, but I'd tower over everyone.
Plus I'd always be stumbling and spilling my drinks.
TS
well, at 5'2" I can wear heels, but I think it's best not to go much higher than those. It looks like overcompensation, if you know what I mean. I think those are about 3-1/2 or 4 inches high.
And sis, you only like the birkenstocks better on account of the sparkly shit on them.
And you know if they had steel-toed Prada mary janes you'd be all over em.
And who you calling granola-eating?
Did either of yall look at the other ones? I think they're a great compromise. Comfortable and stylish: here
Ohhh... I love me the Fluevogs, they are bitchy, sexy AND comfy. You had those when I visited, I covet those shoes. Uh oh, I am feeling a bit faint, I had better run to heavenly soles. I feel a shoe spree coming on. can you feel it too? Hopefully its not just me.
I went to the punk rock record store today, which is right next to Shlatzleins Saddle, where there was a sale, so I had to check it out. They had some REALLY COOL Turquoise, pink and black Lucchese cowboy boots on sale for only 150 bucks, and I was so good, I did not even buy them. I deserve to buy two pairs of slut shoes in place of them, right? ...right?
I dont REALLY have to pay those bills, right?
you really do have to pay those bills, but if you don't, buy a plane ticket and come and visit me instead.
I'll let you wear my red motorcycle-cowboy-majorette boots.
For an hour.
PS, you can get those Lucchese boots on eBay for way less. Or at grapevinehill.com
A reel mower is only $75 at the local hardware store. Just saying... ;) ("Pot, meet Kettle," as the expression goes. We don't own our house -- or a reel mower, either -- but I have a brand new pair of Tevas. 'Nough said.)
Those are some cute Birkenstocks. Not the usual fare. And sparkly, too? Bonus!
if I had a place to put the mower, I would (and could easily) just go buy one already. It would in fact be cheaper than paying that guy to mow it for me.
I suppose I could put it on the front porch and cover it with a tarp. But that would look so cheesy. Failing that, I'd have to decide whether to put it in the living room, kitchen, or dining room. There's no room anywhere else, unless I take my drafting table or my bike out of the back porch and put them -- well, in the living room, the kitchen, or the dining room. In any case, if I add one more large item in one more room, I will surely pop a gasket.
"My Last Shoe Purchase."
Famous last words.
They're pretty bitchin Pradas though. I'm on the Shoe Austerity Program while I pay off my VISA, with the exception of a black pair of chunky-heeled ankle boots for fall (that I haven't found yet).
well, you have plenty of time. And at least those are practical :)
I'm even dorkier than you. I wear Mary Jane FLATS.
Susan: I love mary jane flats. I think the next shoeblogging post will be devoted to mary janes.
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