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I Need to Buy Shoes

August 8th, 2011 at 05:44 pm

I have good workout shoes, and good flip flops, but my halfway dressy/halfway casual shoes that I wear all the time have about had it. I have a wide foot and I usually end up with something by Dr. Scholl's. This particular pair I've had about eight years. I just kept replacing the insoles, but now the outer soles are breaking down and the rubber is starting to get gouges in it.

I am really resistant to getting a new pair, because I love these ones and am not sure I would be able to find something similar. They also look fine cosmetically, which is part of why I've kept them so long, that and comfort, but I've rolled my ankles a couple times because of the bad outer soles, so I know I need to do something.

I don't like buying shoes in summer, because it's harder to find black shoes and I really don't want white shoes or colored shoes. I like black because it goes with everything I own. I also don't like going to WalMart which is the only place that carries the Dr. Scholl's shoe around here. I won't buy shoes online. I have to try them on and make sure they fit and I don't want the hassle of mailing something back if it doesn't fit. In person you can tell they fit right away.

I'm not up for a WalMart trip just yet. The shoe department is all the way at the back of the store and it is a long walk and all the ride on carts are usually taken. Maybe in a couple of weeks when DH is home again. I'll set some money aside for them and go when I am stronger.

Posted in Regular Shopping | 5 Comments »

5 Responses to “I Need to Buy Shoes”

  1. Miz Pat Says:
    August 8th, 2011 at 06:03 pm 1312826591
    1312826591

    see if you can get them resoled at a shoe repair shop.

  2. Marie Says:
    August 8th, 2011 at 06:07 pm 1312826866
    1312826866

    Zappos - has free shipping both ways so you can easily send back shoes that don't fit. And they have people rating and commenting on the shoes so you can get some idea of what you are getting.

  3. North Georgia Gal Says:
    August 8th, 2011 at 06:16 pm 1312827363
    1312827363

    I HATE going to Walmart...and I am at full capacity! It is just always so crowded and the parking lot is always full!

  4. LuckyRobin Says:
    August 8th, 2011 at 06:24 pm 1312827880
    1312827880

    I hate going there, too. Although with a disabled parking permit I can generally find parking, it is horribly crowded, especially at the back to school shopping time of year. Plus it's on the other side of town through the worst section of traffic this town has.

  5. creditcardfree Says:
    August 8th, 2011 at 06:27 pm 1312828040
    1312828040

    I bet DH could bring a few pairs up near the front of the store when he is home...then not so much walking! Good luck.

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