In Her Shoes

I am a female. So that means I should love shoes, right? Well, maybe I do in a sense, but seriously, I hate shoe shopping. It drives me crazy. And while I may think certain shoes are absolutely adorable and want to buy a billion different pairs, I hate wearing them. I would be so happy to run around barefoot all day or to wear my ratty pair of slippers everywhere I go. Unfortunately, that does not seem to be too acceptable in this society. So here I am, a twenty-one year old woman who does not love shoes like I should. What's a girl to do?
I have had this particular pair of Kenneth Cole Tuff Daddy shoes since high school that I just LOVE. They are so incredibly comfortable, and they manage to be super trendy and super sporty at the same time. I went to school in these shoes. I've gone to church in these shoes. I've worked long, hard days in retail in these shoes. I have gone on dates in these shoes. I got my first kiss while I was wearing these shoes. These shoes hold memories. They are a huge part of my life. Also, they were made of the softest black and white leather. In Italy. Sweet.
Anyway, after wearing a single pair of shoes pretty much every day for a few years, they tend to wear out a bit. Okay, more than a bit. They start to look a little sad. The fabric starts to tear. The colors begin to fade. They get holes in the toes. The soles wear out until it feels like you're walking barefoot. Then people start telling you that you need new shoes. And they keep telling you. And keep telling you. They say, "Let's go shoe shopping!" They laughingly say, "Haha, nice shoes, Brooke..." They even offer to buy you a new pair of shoes themselves. (Yes, it's true. I've had more than one offer.) But I can't help it. I love those shoes. And you can't find them anywhere anymore.
Don't get me wrong. I've looked for new shoes. I've tried quite a few pair on. I even bought a cute comfy pair of Saucony's that look really cute with jeans and are really good to wear for working out! But they just can't take the place of my Kenny Coles. So I still wear my sad little shoes every day.
But today was my lucky day! Today, the sun was shining on me! Today, the shoe angels were smiling down! For today, my wonderful, incredibly awesome sister found me a new pair of shoes. The EXACT same pair that I have had this sad little love affair with for the past 4+ years! My sister loves eBay. And now I do, too. She was looking at shoes today on that blessed website and found my shoes. She placed a bid (surprisingly, the only bid) on those size 8 medium very nice condition Kenneth Cole Tuff Daddys and won. And for a moment, my heart swelled with joy, and I was so happy I could cry. Well, okay, maybe not. But at least I can say that now, my shoe wardrobe is once again complete. And I am very much okay with not having to go shoe shopping anymore for the next few years...