tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596162853017328439.post3076544583285155206..comments2024-03-17T00:14:05.778-07:00Comments on Over 60 and over here!: How many pairs of shoes do you own?Sue in Spainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18005957373268201709noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596162853017328439.post-63295546139432136822013-07-03T13:04:56.649-07:002013-07-03T13:04:56.649-07:00Lori Anne, if a company manages to create shoes th...Lori Anne, if a company manages to create shoes that combine beauty, style and comfort, I reckon that they would make a fortune! <br /><br />I do have a pair of low-heeled white shoes that I wore to a recent wedding and that survived the church service, reception, a walk in the deer park and dancing for several hours. The perfect shoes! I am thinking of having them dyed a more versatile colour.Sue in Spainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18005957373268201709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596162853017328439.post-83910047307590593302013-07-03T13:00:52.340-07:002013-07-03T13:00:52.340-07:00Alison, I think we should share our finds! Now tha...Alison, I think we should share our finds! Now that higher heels aren't an option, my consolation is finding quirky and sparkly flats like you.Sue in Spainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18005957373268201709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596162853017328439.post-82114893356348133682013-07-03T12:58:13.457-07:002013-07-03T12:58:13.457-07:00Katrina, it's funny how women seem to either l...Katrina, it's funny how women seem to either love shoes or show total indifference to them! When I was younger I didn't pay too much attention to my shoes, but now that comfort has become my priority I am becoming more interested in finding shoes that look good too. Sue in Spainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18005957373268201709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596162853017328439.post-60874440369661623012013-07-03T12:53:51.021-07:002013-07-03T12:53:51.021-07:00Shay, I was exactly the same as you when my childr...Shay, I was exactly the same as you when my children were toddlers - the number one priority is to be practical. <br /><br />Also, being 5'1", if I wear high heels I look like a kid in her Mother's shoes, even at my advanced age!Sue in Spainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18005957373268201709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596162853017328439.post-18629611876687599742013-07-03T05:56:40.052-07:002013-07-03T05:56:40.052-07:00Robin, I can sympathise with your dilemma. I don&#...Robin, I can sympathise with your dilemma. I don't have as many problems as you do, but my foot is also narrow at the heel. What I've found is that if I try on a wider shoe I can usually buy half a size smaller, which helps with the heel, and conversely if the shoe is narrow I need a larger size so my toes aren't crushed.<br /><br />I had a lovely pair of light coloured sandals with a wedge heel, but sadly the strap became too loose. I nearly cried when I had to throw them out! If you spot any like that, please share! Sue in Spainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18005957373268201709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596162853017328439.post-84142612508657522572013-07-03T05:47:46.767-07:002013-07-03T05:47:46.767-07:00Jacqui, men don't really understand the shoe t...Jacqui, men don't really understand the shoe thing, do they? I was invited to a baptism in the countryside a couple of weeks ago, and as friends were driving us there I decided to wear a smart pair of heeled shoes. Not a good idea as we couldn't park near the house and the ground was very rough and stony! Luckily I managed to stay upright. My friend Jane admired the shoes, which I have had for years, so they are obviously still stylish. Moral of the story - pride may very well have come before a fall, if I hadn't had my husband's arm to clutch on to! Next time I will know better.Sue in Spainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18005957373268201709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596162853017328439.post-79433401512583539262013-07-03T05:39:02.736-07:002013-07-03T05:39:02.736-07:00An interesting point. Spain is certainly going thr...An interesting point. Spain is certainly going through what they call the "crisis" and the heels on many shoes are ridiculously high. I need to be ruthless and get rid of shoes that are uncomfortable, but some of them are really pretty....! Sue in Spainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18005957373268201709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596162853017328439.post-92167442114672003972013-07-03T05:36:57.840-07:002013-07-03T05:36:57.840-07:00I've always preferred to go barefoot or wear t...I've always preferred to go barefoot or wear tennis shoes. I've never understood why or how anyone could wear something uncomfortable - even if it looks good! Over the years, I've tried to be more "feminine" and find more stylish shoes, but... ugh! I can't stand wearing them! The company who figures out how to create beauty and style AND comfort will have my absolute loyalty forever! Lori Annehttp://www.authorshipforexperts.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596162853017328439.post-58757937759520408792013-07-02T14:50:29.615-07:002013-07-02T14:50:29.615-07:00Must change my picture on google :-)
Must change my picture on google :-)<br />Alison Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10662307694993597884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596162853017328439.post-339805321654659972013-07-02T14:49:51.526-07:002013-07-02T14:49:51.526-07:00I used to love my high shoes and now are always on...I used to love my high shoes and now are always on the look out for quirky and sparkly flats Alison Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10662307694993597884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596162853017328439.post-84678956721153163182013-07-02T14:39:10.012-07:002013-07-02T14:39:10.012-07:00As someone who,isn't a shoe person at all I fi...As someone who,isn't a shoe person at all I find posts like these fascinating as I just don't get itKathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08787962125263132488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596162853017328439.post-45385027803534235622013-07-02T14:36:49.503-07:002013-07-02T14:36:49.503-07:00I always have shoe problems. I love summer though...I always have shoe problems. I love summer though because I live in flip flops and gym shoes (I have to buy customized insoles). <br /><br />I've never been a high heel girl. While they are cute, they just aren't practical with me running after toddlers :)Shayhttp://www.shaynjordan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596162853017328439.post-15185667719010456462013-07-02T14:34:19.689-07:002013-07-02T14:34:19.689-07:00Ah yes, problem feet. Mine are wide at the forefoo...Ah yes, problem feet. Mine are wide at the forefoot, very narrow at the heel, with a high instep. The worst part is that I have some kind of nerve damage in the instep (top of my foot) which makes pressure quite painful, no matter how slight. So, wide forefoot PLUS bunions means a wide shoe, but a wide shoe means a wide heel, which means I keep coming out of my shoes or getting blisters. <br /><br />I would go barefoot everywhere if I could, but that's because I grew up in a semi-rural area in Florida. <br /><br />So, I look for flat to moderately flat (like a low wedge). But my newly discovered colors led me first to very light colored shoes which aren't flattering at all and my lifetime or seeking comfort over fashion leaves me with too many black shoes. So I'm starting on a shoe journey to find comfortable shoes that go with my soft summer self!Robin Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596162853017328439.post-6686624593493213072013-07-02T12:45:28.450-07:002013-07-02T12:45:28.450-07:00I remember several years ago visiting my dad after...I remember several years ago visiting my dad after a shoe shopping trip. When he asked me to show him my purchases he expressed great surprise at my 6 pairs of shoes, all black. I explained to him there were ones to wear with skirts, trousers, jeans, for wearing to work and for wearing when going out. He couldn't grasp the concept that one pair of black shoes was enough.<br /><br />These days I too have to wear a lower heel or flat, due to the arthritis in my feet. I yearn for the days when I could wear pretty, high heeled shoes but I am sensible enough to stick to my flatties, but I do keep one pair of nice heels in the car, just to change into when popping into a restaurant. Walk a few hundred yards, sit through a meal and return the few hundred yards. Minimum impact on feet, maximum impact on morale.<br /><br />Great post, Sue.Brindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17365565694163030828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596162853017328439.post-4534622549146984952013-07-02T09:58:08.843-07:002013-07-02T09:58:08.843-07:00I remember how ugly the shoes were that my grandmo...I remember how ugly the shoes were that my grandmother used to wear, but she had problems with her feet, and I don't think she really had much of a choice. I have noticed that in time my tastes have changed, mostly from a comfort point of view, especially since heels are quite uncomfortable and extremely lofty these days. (I heard that in times of economic distress heels are higher!). I know that hobbling feeling all too well. I have more shoes than I would like, but I am also getting rid of several pairs, as I am in the process of pairing down what I own. In some ways it is a relief, in others it is a bit sad.A New Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14659893023568144304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596162853017328439.post-58558243599738571662013-07-02T06:34:58.663-07:002013-07-02T06:34:58.663-07:00Thanks, Juhli. I think my problem is made worse by...Thanks, Juhli. I think my problem is made worse by living in Spain. There are plenty of flat shoes and sandals, though mainly designed for elderly seƱoras I suspect, looking at the styles! Plus I see masses of towering heels for the chicas to totter around in - but hardly any elegant, comfortable shoes with lower to mid heels, which is what I'm looking for.Sue in Spainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18005957373268201709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1596162853017328439.post-40071174401230797072013-07-02T04:57:44.208-07:002013-07-02T04:57:44.208-07:00This is a common problem! For long walks it is har...This is a common problem! For long walks it is hard to find fashionable shoes unless you redefine fashionable LOL. Good luck!Juhlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14440147890620303894noreply@blogger.com