Girl talk: Shoes

I wanted PLATFORM shoes, mum said no
 At 12 I was considered too young
My cousins wore platform shoes, I thought they were COOL
I finally got a pair of "hand-me-downs"
I LOVED them to bits
Platforms went out of fashion
I moved to BALLET SLIPPERS and wore them non stop
They were SO COMFORTABLE
Princess Diana came onto the scene.
She wore COURT SHOES
I had to have a pair of those
In fact I end up with many pairs,
including a bronze pair.
I looked ELEGANT
The STILETTO
Had to give them a go
They KILLED my feet
I couldn't walk any great distances
But I LOOKED GOOD
In need of LOW HEEL
No longer want sore feet
Want to be able to walk
No longer care if I look
ELEGANT
SOPHISTICATED
COOL
I just want to be
COMFORTABLE
PRACTICAL
and can use them for WALKING

And I am past caring that I am not in fashion!!!

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This is just scary - check out the shoes this baby is wearing.

High heel shoes for babies as young as 6 months

Comments

  1. I'm speechless at the high heeled baby shoes! I once wore a pair of platform sandals to church, and two middle-aged men asked me what I was standing on! When I showed them that they were platform shoes, they looked kind-of disturbed. Mary R.

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  2. Stilletos for babies is just wrong.

    Jo: until recently I didn't even own a pair of shoes. I only wear thongs ~ or go barefoot. I have funny feet & can't wear regular shoes but as I now often have to attend Star's concerts I have ONE pair of flat heeled [very flat]sort of dressy shoes. Do Ugh Boots count as shoes? I have Ugh Boots for winter but that's it.

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  3. Ganeida - I almost included slippers as that is all I wear in winter (at home) and and in summer I live in thongs whilst at home. They are so comfortable. Yes, Ithink Ugh Boots are shoes!!!

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  4. Wow, that is WAY too young for wearing high-heeled shoes. That is simply ridiculous!!

    I have never had a huge collection of fashionable shoes... I have a few shoes, but not because of fashion - just because I have different requirements for different occasions. I've been in bad need of shoes for years but everytime I go and look and see the price of good shoes, I am horrified... so I go to a less expensive store and none of them are comfortable... so I just don't buy any!! :P The most comfortable shoes I ever bought were some I bought in USA. They were very inexpensive, and they are *far* better quality than shoes we would buy here for the same price. Maybe I'll try to hang out on buying shoes till we go back to the States!!!

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  5. Oh the memories!
    When I finally got the platforms I was so disappointed to find how uncomfortable the wooden platforms were for walking in! Meant for show rather than practicality.
    The baby shoes are just sad :-(
    Do you remember Mickey Mouse sandals? I think I was in Year 8. They were flat and very comfy. Wouldn't mind a pair of them now!

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  6. I have really simplified my shoe collection. I now wear tennis shoes because I walk everywhere. I have thongs. I have comfy black sandals for church or dates with my man that are always what I wear if I need to look a little dressed up. I do have a pair of low fancier heals for dancing on rare occasions when hubby wants to go to a night club or hot date with me. But I have really cut down on shoes. I used to quadruple the amount I keep now...lol!

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  7. Rosemi - I also need to cut down — this winter I have lived in 3 pairs of shoes, but I would have another 10 in the cupboard that I just don't wear taking up valuable space. I do tend to wear summer sandals a lot more and have almost worn out my black sandals so I need to replace then this summer with comfortable sandals that I can wear all day and not get sore feet!

    Clara – I was looking at a shoe catalogue this week (in the letter box) and was amazed at the costs – ballet slippers were over $200!!! Paying for the brand. I buy from FSW and can usually find something that is comfortable and cheaper than the standard shoe shops. They can be half price.

    Ruby – no, sadly I don’t remember Mickey Mouse sandals, I went to school in the country, I don’t think we were that trendy. Platform shoes are tough on the feet because they are made of wood. Couldn't wear them now!!

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  8. Jo - you have found my weakness - shoes! I also wore high heels for a while - loved them at the time - but now - no way! I do love the kitten heel styles though - have way too many of those! I love the look of the flat shoes - but they kill my back so I hardly wear those at all.

    Was fun to see the styles in your pictures and to relive all the many choices that I also have worn in the past - funny how things come full circle again isn't it!


    (That baby photo - is just crazy!)

    We have been gone on a little traveling - cruise to Bermuda. Just got back home - I have missed your blog!

    Vicki

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  9. Jo, you brought back memories when you mentioned the 'court' shoes. I didn't get into the platform ones, but court shoes I did.

    I wore them most of my working life I think. They were dressy but way more comfortable than stiletto, although the ones I bought did not have a very high heel like the one in your picture.

    Today, I settle for thongs at home, and I love wearing homy-peds for work and shopping etc. I never would have admitted that once before as the brand always reminded me of granny shoes lol. But nowadays they make them in very stylish designs. I don't wear any with a high heal as I go for comfort these days. Wedge heels is what I buy in my homey-peds. They are strappy, and extremely comfortable. I love the cushioning. I got them for a very reasonable price ($35!) from my daughters work (pharmacy)... they are cheaper because they are last seasons stock or something like that. I couldn't care for fashionable, I want comfort (with a nice look).

    I love how you did this post... it was very well done!

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  10. Amanda - I have been thinking of buying homy-peds, they now look very trendy (less like granny shoes) and I am sure they would be more but they aren't cheap (never seen any around $35!!) - I need a black sandal, so closer to summer I might have a look.

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  11. Vicki - can't wait to hear about your trip and see any photos!!!!

    Glad to hear from you again dear friend:)

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  12. Yes Jo, the ones I have are a black sandal... comfy as!! The pharmacy I got mine from is a Calanna one. Not sure if you have that chain down your way?

    ps. I posted about Darcy tonight... in case you don't get a chance to come by, I covet your prayers please!! We found a paralysis tick on him this afternoon, and then symptoms were showing up.. he is at the vets for the night... the next 12 hours is crucial. You being a pet lover, know how much Darcy means to us!

    Praying he will come through it all... we lost our cat to the same thing last year :(

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  13. I am with you Jo, I tend to go for comfort and not fashion anymore:)
    those shoes are just wrong on that poor baby!!!
    my sis-in-law has mentioned homy peds to me too, should start looking into them...hmmm I think we're divulging a bit about our ages here:)

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  14. Oh, what I have done to my feet as a younger woman all in the name of fashion! Yes, these days, I'm all about the comfort.

    And, yes, those baby shoes are very disturbing.

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