Calling All Challengers
It was almost closing time at Saks, the last day of the pre-sell for the first designer markdowns. A shopping buddy of mine was in the shoe department frantically trying to get the frazzled salesman to bring out her selections in her size. I had told her that I might go over there but — lame, I know — my feet hurt too much and I had to go home. (Sorry, I was wearing my taxi shoes! When I lived in London I determined how I’d get to work by the shoes I was wearing. The “oh, not that uncomfortable” shoes meant the Tube, which was a seven-minute walk away. Just average uncomfortable shoes meant the bus because the stop was right in front of my building — that saved at least a couple hundred steps — but no way I’d make the morning meeting. And really uncomfortable high heels meant taxi, and I’d even get to work early.)
But I digress. I’m sitting at home and my cell phone rings. It’s my friend.
My Friend: Where are you?
Me: Uh… at home.
My Friend: I can’t believe you’re missing out on this.
Me: Yeah, well, I guess I’ll go at lunch tomorrow…
My Friend: Oh my God.
Me: What, did you find those acorn Pradas?
My Friend: Wow, I can’t believe it.
Me: What??? Are my new Prada boots on sale?
My Friend: <gasping> I think you’ve got competition.
Me: What do you mean?
My Friend: There’s this girl sitting next to me and she’s buying like twelve pairs of shoes.
Me: <sputtering> Wha?!
My Friend: Yeah, she’s got a pile of shoe boxes in front of her. It looked like they were piled up to be returned to the stockroom but… she’s… taking… them… all!
Me: <thinking> Wow.
My Friend: <taunting> Oh, she’s showing you up!
Me: <sweating bullets> Uh… what size does she wear?
My Friend: Ooh, she just picked up another shoe…
Me: Don’t let them close the store! I’m on my way!!!
Hey, it’s just a little friendly competition — not to the death, but to the bankruptcy!
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December 2nd, 2005 12:38
Ok - I’m going to sound really out of place at this site but I have some questions. The answers to these questions will be very useful when/if I ever buy a pair designer shoes in my lifetime. Question: it looks like you have bare feet/legs in all the photos. Do you wear hose and I just can’t tell? If you don’t wear hose, isn’t it cold in London/NY in winter to go bare? Have I been a fashion Don’t by wearing hose?
Thanks!
December 2nd, 2005 21:29
I’ve never liked wearing hose, so yes, I usually do go bare-legged. When it’s really cold, I wear boots! Opaque tights, though, are back in…
December 2nd, 2005 22:06
How do you get your shoes to go on when it’s hot? How do you keep your feet from getting — um — aromatic? (I live in the South.)
December 3rd, 2005 02:10
Yeah, same here. I’m in Chicago, and I usually wear my Uggs to work (I take the bus), and change to my pumps sans hose in the office. Alex - I just got the Prada acorn pumps today at Saks, and they’re super comfortable, not to mention cute.
December 3rd, 2005 11:02
I have 2 pairs of mule socks, btw! They don’t show up in regular shoes, but help smooth the way! They are the thickness of trouser socks. They also have little rubber skids on the bottoms to help me grip! Perfect for slingbacks, mules and even loafers!