Wave the Sails

I've always loved shoes,and I'm convinced it was because my Mum constantly told told me that I loved shoes from the minute I could walk.

I would find her highest heels in the wardrobe and totter around on them. So, I was 'labelled' a shoe lover and have subsequently bought as many as I can

But, I think this compulsion/fetish/passion could have been avoided if I wasn't stereotyped so early on. I say this because my eldest son went through a similar stage when he was under 2, and my middle son has followed suit

So, if you like shoes, why do you think it is? If you don't like shoes, this thread isn't for you

I've been having a huge clear out of my shoes and am making some good money on Ebay. Anyone like Gucci or Manolo's?

Clippy

I love shoes but don't have many and don't have any posh ones either. I still love to admire from afar

You know why I think we love shoes? Because no matter what size or shape we are, no matter how much weight we put on or lose, we can always find beautiful shoes to fit

Wave the Sails

I like that theory!!! Mind you I'm sure my feet have gone up from a UK5 by just a tad since the three children. My balance also seems a bit wonky

daunted

Not really a shoe person which is prob why i am heading to WA so i can skip the shoe shops and walk around bare footed

iPom

I like shoes... and boots...

I also like hats...
But why do I like shoes? Because they're great! I love fabulous heels... I have a pair of black very high heeled shoes, which have black ribbon going around the ankle... oh they are sooooo good. They're my current favourites.

I like wearing heels mainly... I would collect shoes and stroke each one lovingly if I could, every night... but I'm usually too busy.

I love their shape, their colour, their drama... Good shoes complete an outfit. I love them.

I once went out with a foot fetishist years back and I thought he was a bit odd. Now I would be happy with that I think.

There, I've said it. I have confessed.

Mmmmmmmm, shoes...

Gonnago

Ohhhh yes - I adore shoes and have a cracking collection - although dont have quite the money to spend now I have 3 rug rats! My faves are the jimmy's I got for my wedding reception - beautiful!

Have to say my obsessions are turning to handbags now doh!

moneypenny20

I used to have at least one pair of shoes for each outfit but that was back in the days when I earned shedloads and had little outgoings. Now I'm not bothered. Now I get excited if I buy a new pair of thongs

iPom

I rarely indulge these days... 3 children.

Once I am working, hopefully very soon, I plan to expand my collection (of shoes, not children)

New thongs are nice. Anything to put on feet is nice, imo. Even socks.

Whatsisface, Freud... He had a theory about shoes....

You should look it up on the internerd if you don't know it.

Wave the Sails

[QUOTE=iPom;5167176]I like shoes... and boots...

I also like hats...
But why do I like shoes? Because they're great! I love fabulous heels... I have a pair of black very high heeled shoes, which have black ribbon going around the ankle... oh they are sooooo good. They're my current favourites.

I like wearing heels mainly... I would collect shoes and stroke each one lovingly if I could, every night... but I'm usually too busy.

I love their shape, their colour, their drama... Good shoes complete an outfit. I love them.

I once went out with a foot fetishist years back and I thought he was a bit odd. Now I would be happy with that I think.

There, I've said it. I have confessed.

Mmmmmmmm, shoes...

You have echoed my thoughts exactly, I was too to admit it, but I'm the same. I sat and smelled some leather Manolo's for a good 5 minutes I just lurve high heels, especially spiky heels. Can't say I wear them much, but perhaps I should give them an outing to Coles and on the Day-care run. Might raise a few eyebrows

Scubaemma

You're all mad. I just don't get the whole shoe obsession thing. They're like pants - you have to wear them (most of the time!).

I own 6 or 7 pairs. A pair of black boots, a pair of black work shoes, trainers for running in, trainers for general wear, some heels I bought for this year's weddings I have to go to (I had to take them to work to practice wearing them - I'm rubbish at walking in heels and have a tendency to walk like Tina Turner in them). And some thongs. I love wearing thongs.

But that's it. I don't know how you can get excited about them! I have a friend who came back from shopping at the sales the other day, have bought a 'bargain' pair of sandals. There's not much to them, they're just sandals. They were £85 in the sale!! Apparently that was half price.... clearly the woman is mad.

eviep

i have always loved shoes, though not had the money to indulge until i lived in Egypt

WOW!!! do they know how to do shoes there!! all sorts of colours, heels and absolute heaven matching handbags!! i went there with a very modest collection of shoes and handbags and have moved away with 2 - yes 2 - cupboards built especially for shoes. I have mules and shoes and sandals in different colours some decorated with beads and sequins and stones, heels ranging from flatish squares to high stilletos - my other half think that they are all fabulous and bliss!! he indulges me as he loves the shape of my legs in heels!!

my latest aquisitions have been worn just the once but do they make me feel special or what!!..

i agree with a number of the other comments - it doesnt matter which country you are in the world, you can always by shoes or a handbag no matter what dress size you wear, and they really complete an outfit.

i find myself checking out everyones feet and assessing whether or not the shoes match the outfit or if one of my pairs would do it better,

so Ladies, if you ever ever get the chance to visit Cairo go to City Stars Shopping Mall in Heliopolis - it is shoe heaven!!

nightnurse2

Ohhhh I love shoes - anything form a nice pair of high heels to a pair of sandals
Think you're right though Clippies, even if we put on weight and our nicest clothers don't fit, the shoes still will

C&R

Can I ask a question lay-dees.
Did you all have a lot of shoes when you were younger, or did you have to 'make do?'. If you had to make do - has this led you to not have a shoe likedge? or the opposite. I thank you.

iPom

We were proverbialy poor as church mice growing up.

I was bought really sensible shoes... which I thank my mother for as I have no foot problems and always buy shoes that fit me even now... but I do like shoes... and boots... Different boots are fabulous... I just bought some knee length brown leather flat boots, but I do think I need a pair of ****-me boots... essential imo.


I'm with your theory C+R... much better than Freud.

BTW, interesting avatar.

JoolsB

One of my earliest memories is aged 4 trying to leg it down a busy London high street clutching one enormous stiletto & being chased by mum and a shoe shop assistant..ah happy days. Another is aged 7 purposefully scuffing my sensible clarks sandals along the pavement of same street whilst having a tantrum because mum hadn't bought me a pair of red ballet pumps I'd had my eye on. So yes I do love shoes!