Ha, Debbie! We can start the Imelda club.
Rachy, that's a very astute observation. One a day, just like vitamins...hmmm... for 5 months. Actually, one is a "dressier" heeled sandal more for occasional wear. So taking the others (7) that makes 150 days divided by 7 -- that is approximately 22 wears each, on average. Of course some days I would wear a closed shoe instead, but not many. Or not for the whole day. (Often I'll wear two different shoes in a day if i have more than one event/ activity.) I got most of these on sale for a very reasonable price. So the CPW is already less than $5 a pair in one season alone. If they last me longer, the CPW would be less.
I am liking this math!!!
Laura, these are good questions. Do I "need" it? No....not really. Well, I probably *need* one pair or two at most.
Do I adore it? Several of them, yes. A few, not exactly *adore* but know from experience they will prove exceedingly useful.
Do I have the space for it? Yes. I have a small but highly organized closet and have storage space for footwear.
It fits with what I own -- that's exactly why I've chosen these.
Can I afford it? Yes, especially at the sale price. I got several of these on substantial discount.
Beth Ann, you know I always love your thoughtful considerations. And guess what? We have the same secret Super Power! I, too, am incredibly hard on my shoes, except for the ones I baby, like my pony Okalas and probably these new silver TopShop babies. I mean, I go through at least two pair of casual sandals a year, meaning I wear them to the ground.
I'm confident I'll wear the dove booties...for me, there's actually a very important window for these as I discovered last year when I had a black pair. I decided the black was too dark and heavy for me (and anyway, I wore them out, which already tells you something!) but I loved this type of shoe for cooler nights and for the in-between weather of May and September, when I don't really want to wear closed shoes (or heaven forfend, socks!!) but I do want a bit more coverage than a traditional sandal.
As for white, I will have ZERO problem styling these. White sandals are a huge HEWI for me. Although my hair is not as light as Angie's, they are good with my low contrast skin/ hair, and pop when I am wearing lights and white elsewhere. I love love love love love white sandals.
Gaylene, so true. One reason I like these is that almost all of them are "walk 8 km" sandals for me. But then I have been known to do that in my Okalas. TRUE STORY!!!
I basically do not tolerate shoes in my closet that won't go that distance except in very rare circumstances. I mean to say, I could imagine having one pair like that, but most have to do the work I ask.
