If The Shoe Fits..

I love shoes. There’s something so satisfying about getting a new pair. The best part is that I’ve been the same shoe size for as long as I can remember. My clothes may run the gamut from small to huge but with shoes it’s a sure bet that if I try on a size 8, it’s gonna fit.

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve downsized the heel a bit. OK, a lot. I used to love wearing stilettos. How I ever walked in those things is a mystery to me. The idea of wearing stilettos today makes me think I may need oxygen. There was a time when I could actually run while wearing 4 inch heels. I think that if I tried that today I’d be in traction.

Sneakers are out of the question. Sneakers are for working out. Period. Going for a healthy walk? Fine. Wear sneakers. Going to walk around a mall? No sneakers. Absolutely not. Ballet flats and stacked heel boots are my footwear of choice.

And while we’re on the subject of boots…forget the UGGS. Seriously unattractive. I don’t quite get the huge appeal of these clumsy looking foot mittens. They may be comfortable but seriously? I’d take a cool looking pair of cowboy boots over those ANYTIME!

These days I do a lot of my shoe shopping online. Yes, that’s right. Zappos. Best company. Ever. Free shipping and free returning when the shoe doesn’t quite fit. Zappos is not a discount site but I’ve found some decent stuff on sale every now and then. The selection is insane. I’ve spent hours perusing that site. It’s not only shoes. They have everything else as well. Well, almost everything.

So there you have it. And just for the record, I do wear heels for my concerts. Just not very high ones. And as for walking around inside the house? I wear no shoes at all. Totally barefoot. Except when it’s freezing out. Then I put on fuzzy socks. Kind of like foot mittens. Just no UGGS please!