Metallic Shoes

I have always noticed shoes. I like shoes. Shoes say a lot about women. If I am at a party where I don't know very many people, sometimes I will select someone to talk to simply because of their shoes. Shoes give away secrets, like age, personality, even financial status...or maybe what one wishes of their financial status. One time at a church service, I had a lengthy conversation with the woman sitting next to me - even exchanged phone numbers - and it all started over a cute pair of shoes! I, personally, am somewhat conservative in my shoe personality. Part of that is finances. My husband is very frugal and does not REALLY understand how one woman could possibly need twenty pair of black shoes for one winter season! So, I have tried to scale the black shoe selection to 10 or 12 pair. This policy eliminates many of the trendy styles, especially when it seems they may only last for a season.

But I have a friend who really likes shoes. She buys shoes in different colors...something I don't think I have done yet! (although I actually looked at some lime green ones this past summer.) I think she is a little baffled by my shoe buying taste and although she has never said anything about my simple shoes, she has always told me that if I EVER buy metallic shoes that she would really have to say something then. Metallic shoes are ONLY for old ladies!

Well, I don't know if you have noticed, but there are a lot of metallic shoes out there right now! And I have to say, I like them! I am drawn to them. I think about how they will match nearly everything.

So, in the spring, I purchased a pair of Sketchers. The little cute kind with the criss cross strap that attaches with velcro. And they are gold. Now, let me say that the gold is very modest. When you first look at these shoes, you would think they were beige. And I was with my 25 year old niece...who works in retail I might add. She is quite trendy, and she agreed that they were cute. And no, they did not make me look old, she would wear them herself. So, I bought them, came home and promptly emailed my anti-metallic shoe wearing friend. After assuring her that my niece approved, she said she would remain my friend.

I went shopping again yesterday. This time I needed to purchase a pair of athletic shoes. (I lost one while on that retreat a couple of weeks ago!) So, I went to the mall...the Nike store no less. And can you believe that almost half the shoes were metallic or had metallic embellishment? I tried on several pairs and as I was prancing around in front of the mirror, the young (very young) sales clerk complimented my choice. I asked him, "Do I look old in these?" He replied, "Certainly not! Those shoes are very popular right now. In fact, they are very popular with young adults." Well, my next question was the obvious, "AM I TOO OLD for these shoes??" He laughed! "Of course not" And then we talked about how they fit. They felt wonderful and the friend who was with me approved as well. So, I purchased the shoes.

THEY ARE SILVER!

So there! I am confessing! I like metallic shoes! And am thrilled to say they are in style...at least right now they are. Hooray!

I guess I should inform my friend and let her know that I did it again.