Message #62338

[geminigirl]

Oh, is this ever a subject close to my heart!  I am known at work for my shoe collection ... and that I never wear flats.

In fact, I recently strained my knee and was on crutches.  When one of the other ladies at work heard about this, she said "Does this mean that she's not wearing heels?"  I have to say, I willingly sacrifice comfort for style any day of the week.  But yeah, I was wearing flats!!

Having said that, I am known to wear flats occasionally.  If I'm going shopping (for shoes!) or know if I'm going to be on my feet a lot.  Mind you, at the last place I worked, we had a Royal Visit and I was wearing heels all day - from 7.30 until about 6 and I was on my feet all day.  Boy!  Did my feet ache - all the way to my knees.

Flat shoes can indeed look smart but I don't feel completely "finished" in an outfit unless I am wearing high heels (generally 3 1/2"), and that's even with a casual outfit.  I feel smarter and more confident when I'm wearing high heels - esp. as I'm not overly tall (5'4).  I feel very short and stumpy when in flat shoes.

But, I don't think heels are any more professional than flat shoes.  What is important is that they are clean, polished and not scuffed or worn down at heel.

So ... how many pairs of shoes / boots do we all own?

I'll confess to about 70 at any given time ...