For The Happy Book we are supposed to talk shoes this week. Sadly, this is a very painful topic for me. I broke the arches in my feet after an aerobics class years ago and my feet have never been the same since. I can not stand or walk for more than an hour at a time. I wear orthodics. The ones I have are being held together with packing tape. The new ones I spent a fortune on do not fit in my shoes so I have to buy new shoes but there is no where here I can buy shoes so I continue to wear the old orthodics in the old shoes.
I did find these Pepto-pink Croc-wannabes at the dollar store this summer and wore them in my garden. I would prefer to have fabulous shoes that I love that look beautiful on me but for now I will celebrate me not being self-conscious enough to care about being seen in these pink atrocities. I also surprisingly celebrate that I actually really do like them because they make me smile. I have a long and complicated history with the colour pink. Wearing these is an act of rebellion against fashion which does suit me and make me happy.
I can not wait to live in a place where I can go really go shopping again. My wardrobe is very sad and makes me very depressed. I wish I could wear pink shoes all year. I have replaced them with hut booties that help keep me sane and warm throughout the winter. One day I will have shoes that are more than just functional.
For now though, I just want warm and happy feet.
6 comments:
I love the look that a nice pair of heels or shoes can give me. In fact I have several pairs. I haven't however put a pair on in several years. It's not my feet (like you) that has kept me from them, just life changes. I now wear tennis shoes, sandals and my boots on occasion. Maybe the represent the changes in me.(hadn't really thought about it that way) If it does then in that case I will keep on wearing them!
I am happy that you like your pepto pink shoes!! If they make you smile....then they are worth it! And if they help you get around and do the things you enjoy....then all the better. =]
My Rare One has a pair of bright yellow crocs. I told her to never wear a nautical-themed blouse with them or she'd look just like Donald Duck.
Hi, Suzie, please see:
http://happyluau.blogspot.com/2010/07/alegria-shoes-nurture-my-feet.html
I order these only online and LOVE them. Your orthotic actually sinks down and is hidden in them.
Peace, O
Cute crocs Suzie! Love the pink! A comfortable pair of shoes is definitely the important thing!
I absolutely love this picture and am glad the pink of the crocs makes you smile. Saying that, I actually imagine pink crocodiles. Now I'm smiling too!
There's something about these bold pink things that suits you, Suzie!
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