FASHION : WEAR AND TEAR The last time I lived in a city full time, was in Boston

FASHION : WEAR AND TEAR

The last time I lived in a city full time, was in Boston in the 1980’s, when I had a ponytail, an earring and wore a jacket, jeans and sneakers every day – and yes, it was pretty trendy (hip) at the time.

Normally, I keep a lot of shoes. And while I favor two or three pair, I wear most of them. But that means I wear them driving around, at home, or in the effete shops of bellevue. The main danger to fine shoes in seattle is to the soles from being wet so frequently.

Today I’ve noticed the wear and tear on my shoes from walking in the city. My Geox are less than six months old and are pretty much at end of cycle. The new Prada’s are taking a beating. Cobblestones and all.

So, it’s either go thru two pair of shoes every three months, and keep up with fashion or move to four pair and try to make that last six or nine months.

I guess, if you don’t need a car, you can afford the shoe budget. 🙂