…walking in my shoes
I have very small feet. As I was searching for a nice pair of dress shoes last Sunday, I just realized how "exceptional" my size is. I am a size 5 and at times I can even fit a 4.5. Because of my petite frame, I don’t consider it a rarity. But then, I’ve met people who are as big as me or perhaps even smaller than me but have shoe sizes bigger than mine. I have been turned down a couple of times since the smallest size in most of the stores is 5.5. A 5.5 would have been okay if it was a sneaker, a tennis shoe or anything that is closed. But for an open-toed sandal, that just wouldn’t do it. I am mainly looking for a shoe that is comfortable, presentable and sexy. One that would make me feel like a woman…yeah, the real kind. Oftentimes, I manage to get away with those pointy pumps with stiletto heels. It makes my feet look longer. But then, I’ve got Morton’s toe, so wearing this kind of shoe is a little too uncomfortable for me. Hence, I am left with the "unsexy" ones.
I am also having a hard time finding the perfect running shoes. I have this trusty cross-trainer who have been with me for almost a year now but I feel that it is nearing retirement. One time while I was running on the treadmill, I felt like I was close to being barefoot because the soles of my cross-trainer didn’t provide enough cushion for my small feet. At one point, I almost tripped. Thank God for sidebars.
I am glad that the cold season is here. Now I can wear my boots. You see, the boot is the only shoe that satisfies my requirements for a girly, comfortable shoe. With the boot, I can pick out a size that is an inch larger than my regular size and not look like I’m wearing mommy’s shoes. It can be sexy and functional at the same time. Now I guess my main problem is finding the perfect pair of boots.
For even I, have a hard time walking in my shoes.
