Observances from a Shoe Junky
My latest addiction is shoes. It’s funny, when I worked outside of the home, I had a few requisite pairs. Black pumps, black flats, a pair of sandals and some sneakers. Oh yeah and a pair of dress boots too, but that was it. Now that I’m a work at home mom, I have shoes for every occasion. Perhaps it’s because I have more opportunity to shop? Mr. Ng does not approve, we’re supposed to be on a budget, after all.
One thing did happen that convinced me to stop buying so many pairs. Whenever I mail order shoes there are problems. Blisters, squooshed toes, or just an uncomfortable feeling are common place (for me) when I mail order shoes. Sometimes I’m a size 7, sometimes a 7 ½. On occasion, I’ve even gone 8. It’s impossible to buy shoes that are an exact, comfortable fit online.
Something else I noticed is that if you want comfortable, proper-fitting, long-lasting shoes, you don’t want to buy cheap shoes. As someone who is known for being frugal, I’m all for taking the inexpensive route, but with shoes, you really do get what you pay for. I’m not saying you need to go for the Jimmy Choos, but the $2 sandals are probably not your best bet for comfort and quality.
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