shoe dating…

This is about shoes.

One of my all-time very favorite topics, as well as shopping pleasures. That’s called a twofer. I love shoes. I’ve loved shoes my whole life. And in truth for the first six years of my life I thought my fathers name was Buster Brown. Can you imagine how devastated I was when I found out his name was Sam?

My very favorite part of going back to school was back-to-school shoes. Actually, in truth, it was my only favorite part of going back to school. While I wasn’t too fond of having to break in my new shoes, it seemed like an awfully small price to pay to own a new pair of ox-blood round-toed Weejun loafers. Even now, when I close my eyes and inhale, I can still smell that leather. But this is not about back-to-school shoes, or new Weejuns, so let’s get right to the point.

It’s about shoe dating.

I have often wondered if shoes could pick out a partner …

For example, do you really think a pair of black Florsheim lace-ups, say men’s size 11, would ever have the courage, the all-out ballsy courage to ask out a pair of women’s size 9 backless Manolo Blahnik’s on a date? Hello, Earth to Florsheim, come in, Florsheim – that would go under the category of ‘fantasy.’ However, I’m pretty sure that coupling a men’s size 10 Merrill’s with a women’s size 9 Bass or any style of Nike would last about two, two and a half years.

Tevas, on the other hand, either in leather or fabric, would look good with a pair of J.P.Tods patent driving shoes (in any women’s size) or a pair of flat “Audrey” Ferragamos. That pairing could last a lifetime and even produce a couple of children.

But Marc Jacobs would never, not in this lifetime, be caught dead on the same side of the street with any pair of Kinney shoes, or CROCS, regardless of whether one or both feet were planted firmly on the pedal of a Harley Sportster 883. That goes under the category of “assisted suicide.” And a pair of 3.5 inch black patent pointy Christian Louboutin’s can catch the eye of a pair of Prada suede chukka boots in about three seconds flat.

Sometimes it’s just about plain unadulterated passion – the kind of pairing that often happens in loft type elevators and or smoky jazz clubs. No first names or phone numbers are exchanged, but God’s name is invoked more often in a short period of time than in an entire lifetime of church going. The heels on those shoes are frequently replaced and repaired due to excessive European travel. They are also envied and talked about behind their sling backs.

Ever wondered if a pair of Kenneth Cole married a pair of Cole Haan’s what that hyphenate would look like? It would look like Kenneth Cole-Haan. And that would go under the category of “power couple.”

And if Timberland boots dated Rockport shoes, my guess they would vacation in Maine, probably in Kennebunkport, and somewhere down the road, say in about eight years, there would be a sexual scandal. That would go under the category of “Presidential hopeful.”

And let’s not forget Thom McCann, because chances are everyone else will.

Let me tell you about a pairing I saw last night. A pair of sexy sequined kitten-heeled thongs looking very much like YSL, standing right next to a pair of sexy, worn frye boots.

Sexy and strong willed, standing toe to toe.

And that would go under the category of “equal footing.”

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8 Responses to “shoe dating…”

Hannah Kozak
May 6th, 2011 at 1:16 pm
OMG- laugh out loud! Being a bit of a shoe maven myself, I had a good time reading this. I will find the latest pair of Manola’s and then stalk Nordstroms until they go on sale. Not just the first sale mind you, but the 3rd mark down. Because the shoes are so much prettier when they are on slashed to Nordstrom’s Rack sale price. I’m currently stalking a pair of Christian Louboutin’s Dahlia. My secret weapon is I rubberize the bottoms to get more grippage on the cement. Something I picked up from my days of hitting the ground…I loved this Amy. So witty and you never cease to amaze me. How does this Jewish girl know about the Harley Davidson Sportster 883?! A chick bike!!!! That was hysterical! Love this!!! My first laugh of the day!!!
Madge Woods
May 6th, 2011 at 4:20 pm
I am so not a shoe person. In fact not even a fashionista. Maybe this is the underlying problem to all my dating issues. My shoes are all wrong. Now that my feet are totally fucked up anyway maybe it would be time to try one of these shoes mentioned above. Nah, I still long for just plain old comfort and my legs aren’t what they used to be. I’ll stick to old black comfortable shoes something earthy. Love you Amy. Someday I want to have the intro on your blog-this is for Madge.
kristine
May 7th, 2011 at 7:01 pm
LET”S GO SHOPPING…shoes, shoes and more shoes. I have a pair of shoes that I have had for 30 years (kind of like my husband). BFF Molly has made me promise to throw them out a hundred times….just can’t & now they are back in style…(kind of like my husband). Thanks for the genuine entertainment….
Judy N
May 18th, 2011 at 10:17 pm
I loved this though I can only wear shoes in giant European sizes. You’d be surprised at how not cute most shoes look in 42! I live through my daughter in her oh so high heel peek toes.
Donald Sanders
May 19th, 2011 at 12:00 am
I’ll bet you wouldn’t like my shoes. Remember that President Marcos’ wife that had the whole warehouse full of shoes. thousands of pairs-some never worn. You don’t have a warehouse do you? I’ll bet you do.
Donald
Brauna Walsh
May 20th, 2011 at 7:55 pm
My favorite shoes are still my pink, satin pointe ballet slippers.
They made me feel like I was spinning on top of the world!
Loved the blog, Amy. You’re the best. Love, Brauna
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Maya
August 12th, 2012 at 1:41 pm
My shoe size is a men’s 9.5 4E. I am afraid I have also begun to see women’s heels as resembling the shes they made for Chinese women with bound feet. That said, despite the fact that Hobbit shoes actually spark my delight, I do love shoes. My idea of beauty is a bit alien and comfort had darn well be the first ingredient of that beauty! 🙂 XXXOOO