Item 9: shoes

Four pairs of shoes.  Size 6.  In nearly new condition.  I haven't worn these for years and I'm tired of looking at them.  

This first pair I've had for about two years.  They just don't fit right.  And honestly, the style is stupid.  They're not functional at all.  They don't look right with socks but they're not comfortable without socks. 

Ok.  This is a pair of dress up shoes.  I think they're at least ten years old and I've worn them perhaps 5 times.  They're ok but they're boring.  They're also a bit uncomfortable.  The heels are too tight.  Which is ridiculous considering the fact I have very narrow heels and most shoes fall off my feet.  I have other dress up shoes.  I don't want these anymore.

I've had these for three or four years.  I like them but for some reason I never wear them.  I have another pair of shoes that are my fall back on, everyday, "play" shoes.  I don't see myself wearing these anytime soon so maybe someone else can use them.

I bought these about five years ago.  I wore them on our trip to the Italian Riviera.  They're comfortable walking shoes but let's be honest:  they're old lady shoes (although they don't have velcro they actually do have a buckle)!

I have no idea what I was thinking when I bought them (certainly not fashion!).  I think I bought them when I was in the throes of menopause.  I'm serious.  There was a period of approximately two years during which I didn't give much of a hoot whatsoever about style.  Hell when you're breaking out in night sweats and having multiple hot flashes each day, all you want is comfort.

Reaching menopause is liberating but if you're not careful you could become old before your time.  Thankfully I came to my senses and haven't worn these other than for the two weeks we were in a foreign country.  I probably won't see those people again so I'm safe!