The Great Shoe Dilemma: The Solution(s)

The Great Shoe Dilemma: The Solution(s)

February 18th, 2010 @ 3:26 pm by Ms. Stripes
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As I mentioned in my last post, my shoe dilemma is two-fold: it’s both a physical and an existential problemo! Yes, we’re really still talking about shoes.

Let’s recap:

There is the obvious physical terrain problem AND there’s the existential Am-I-Really-A-Sky-High-Heel-Girl problem. And while we’re talking about problems—there’s the Can-I-Ruin-$900-Shoes problem, too. Sigh.

So the score is:

Physical: 7, Existential: 7, Me:0

Of course, as some of you mentioned, there are a few solutions to the physical dilemma:

Pay $900 and say screw the shoes. (And possibly my ankle/our honeymoon)
Find a deal on eBay and say screw the shoes. (And my ankle??)
Use sole mates and try not to screw the shoes. (With a short dress, though??)
Don’t wear such damn precious shoes. (What fun is that?)

AND then there are a few solutions that solve both my existential/physical dilemmas.

There’s GEOMETRY:

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THERE ARE BOWS:

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THERE’S BOLD COLOR:

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AND THEN THERE’S THE HOLY GRAIL. Seriously this one kicks any problem, existential or otherwise in the a*#!

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I’m just not sure I’m sold on any one solution yet though. So what do you think, hive? Which solution would you go with?

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41 Responses to “The Great Shoe Dilemma: The Solution(s)”

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thefuturemrsjewell (message) 1,829 posts, Buzzing bee

ooooh, the marc jacobs wedges! Love them- splurge! you deserve it!

2/18/10 @ 3:29 pm (reply)

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crayfish (message) 4,844 posts, Honey bee

I can just imagine the shoe porn that a really kick-a$$ photographer would make out of those Marc Jacobs - can’t you?!

2/18/10 @ 3:33 pm (reply)

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Miss Lace (message) 702 posts, Busy bee

I’m just too practical to choose shoes that I wouldn’t have an opportunity to wear again so I’d go with ruffles and flowers b/c that’s me. I’m not really the type to wear the brightly colored shoe even though it looks fabulous in photos.

2/18/10 @ 3:36 pm (reply)

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flamingred (message) 1,921 posts, Buzzing bee

It took me a year, yes a whole year to pick out my shoes. I was toying with Louboutions .I can’t really afford them…I mean I CAN but then I wouldn’t eat for a month. I found a pair of shoes and Nordstroms for $98 that I LOOVE even more so I think I was caught up more in the idea of the designer shoe than finding a shoe I actually really liked. This may not be what you are going through though.

2/18/10 @ 3:36 pm (reply)

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Jennifer

I agree with the previous poster…go ahead and splurge! (Is it acceptable to put shoes on your shower registry?)

2/18/10 @ 3:39 pm (reply)

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thebriz (message) 448 posts, Helper bee

I have to admit that I’m working in the dark here, but $900 for shoes/footwear seem just a bit excessive to me. For some, that’s the cost of a dress - which is more of a valid expense. If you can afford it, then go for it but there’s got to be a better way.

2/18/10 @ 3:44 pm (reply)

Bee

Miss Rainbow (message) 1,535 posts, Bumble bee

If you do not wear the last pair of shoes, I will find someone to come over there and open a can of whoop ass on you. Those are not shoes that you say no to. Do it.

2/18/10 @ 3:45 pm (reply)

Bee

Miss Hamster (message) 4,045 posts, Honey bee

Buy all of them! Just kidding (though I wish I weren’t). I heart MJ though, so there’s my vote

2/18/10 @ 3:47 pm (reply)

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Pugglecat (message) 23 posts, Newbee

drool! >wipe, wipewipe<, those MJ shoes are so amazing, they are ever so elegantly screaming “buy me, wear me, make me yours”!!!

2/18/10 @ 3:51 pm (reply)

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Hostess

bellenga (message) 7,536 posts, Bee Keeper

I just love them all.

The last ones have that beckoning call yanno? It’s like Marc is calling your name! He’s saying “Miss Stripes…come to me!”

2/18/10 @ 3:56 pm (reply)

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Bee

Miss Stripes (message) 1,063 posts, Bumble bee

@thebriz: Hee hee. I totally agree it’s a crazy amount to spend on shoes too! That’s part of why I’m harping on it so much! I’m in no way committed to spending this much, but I’m not totally against it either since I spent about 200 on my dress!

2/18/10 @ 4:00 pm (reply)

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