Finding the right shoes is more than complex. Although many of us have bins, baskets and racks overflowing with footwear, we stick to our trusty few pairs when we are in for a long day. We even come to know our shoes on a personal level. You know exactly which pair will make your legs look flawless, give you blisters on only your pinky toes, or keep you dancing all night long. This is why there is nothing more difficult than finding a fabulous new shoe to add to your dependable collection. Sure, you buy a new pair at least once a month but you never know they will go the distance until the first day you break them in.
The moment I slipped on the Charles David maroon patent peep toe pumps, I knew it was fate. I had to have this beautiful work of art on my feet for more than just the five minutes I had spent trying them on. As I handed the salesperson my credit card, I knew this shiny new purchase was like nothing I already had in my closet. Even though I was ecstatic to make heads turn, I patiently waited for a night on the town to display my newest investment. When I stepped out onto the dance floor, I knew Lady Ga Ga wouldn’t even have enough dance worthy upbeat songs to keep up with me. Three songs and two swollen feet later, I was beginning to doubt my purchase. Like any true fashionista, I shrugged it off and reminded myself that beauty is pain. Needless to say, by the time Green Day’s “Closing Time” came on, I was on the verge of tears. Despite my emergency stash of band-aids, I ultimately turned heads as I wobbled out of the club patent peep toe pumps in hand.
Finding the right man is more than complex. You may discover yourself jumping to new heights for something shiny and new. I’ve come to realize that like new shoes, new men are easy to find. Their individual style and refreshing point of view will have you wanting more than five minutes in no time. We so often get caught up in those first few minutes that we overlook the idea of a let down. Even when signs of failure are apparent we continue to dance in hopes of holding on to our investment. Inevitably you will end up with two choices. Push your way through the pain and risk permanent scarring or accept that you simply invested in the wrong piece and learn to guard your heart.
Although my Charles David pumps are a fantastic work of art, they continue to be displayed only on the rack and never on my feet for fear of permanent scarring. If we don’t think to guard our hearts and credit cards from flashy new items, we are likely to end up barefoot and broken. Ultimately, you will come to a point where you know the stilettos you mistakenly purchased a half size too small just aren’t worth the pain you will likely experience at the end of the day. On the other hand, men and shoes are more than complex and nothing is better than when you find one that fits.
