Of course I was mad, but more importantly that meant I had to go shoe shopping. Ick. Now don't get me wrong, I love a brand new pair of shoes, but it's such an ordeal now that I'm older. When I was in my twenties I'd twirl into the shoe section/store, see a pair that I liked, maybe squeal if they were super cute, try them on, and twirl back out with new shoes. NOW I have bunions and cranky arches that need extra support. Last fall I was in Shoe Carnival for over an hour wandering isle to isle mumbling to myself as I compared the merits of one boot to another. The best part of that trip is wandering past another "mature" woman having an argument with herself holding two different shoes and feeling that I had found a shoe-sister.
After prepping myself with a stop for a soft drink, I headed to the shoe store prepared for an all afternoon expedition. On the second isle I saw them. My first thought was "I'm sure they won't fit" but I picked up the Bob's by Sketchers slip-ons and tried them on. I was immediately confused because they fit perfectly! Great arch support, wide enough, and adorable! Honestly I didn't know what to do! I walked back and forth down the isle staring down at my feet. Finally I put them back in their box and hugged it protectively. After what had to have been five minutes I grudgingly tried on a second pair of some kind just... because? Nope. Finally I went to the register and purchased my miracles.
A month later I'm still in awe. I also plan to buy a second pair because, get this, they're machine washable! Now how adorable are these?! My best friend said they really fit my personality.
