Made for walkin'

Finally. I bought a pair of boots. Steve likes them, but warned me not to wear them with a red shirt. The boots do have a certain je ne sais Star Trek about them. They’re mid-calf, black patent leather with a square toe. And they’re comfortable. Really. Not in that “considering these shoes were made for someone with four toes, and if I never walked farther than to my car” comfy. These boots are grippy soles, cushioning, and arch supports comfortable, and they’re just groovy enough for me.

I was originally looking for something a little dressier, a little more chic. But then I realized I’d have to buy a new wardrobe, and a car. I take transit and walk a lot, so comfortable is key. And my wardrobe is pretty casual, so ultra-chic just wouldn’t work. The catch is that I’m too vain to buy ugly boots, and I’m cheap frugal thrifty, so $300 boots were out of the question. I guess that’s why I’ve spent two-and-a-half months looking for boots.

I really like these boots. They aren’t perfect, but I don’t think the perfect boot exists. Comfortable, gasp-inducing boots that no one else has (yet wishes they did), that cost $49, aren’t a realistic goal. These are very comfortable, pretty groovy, and were on sale for $100 off, so I’m just going to stop re-re-re-thinking my choice (I returned the last boots I bought) and just WEAR the boots outside. Or I could go out today to just see if there’s something a little more perfect available…