So my shop free month is over, and I went to my favorite shoe store and purchased the boots I had planned to buy, plus two other pairs. I found a pair of low heeled tortoise print shoes that fit perfectly, and IMO they are beautiful. I have been on the lookout for something like these and was so happy to find them. I love this style of heel, and was so happy that the heel is not covered in leather, because I always ruin those. This one is molded plastic so I don't have to worry. I believe I will get a lot of wear out of them because they are a classic style.

I also purchased a pair of Boz waterproof hiking boot style booties. They are much lighter weight than my real hiking boots, and they have zippers to make them easier to put on and take off. I love them, they are so comfortable that I wore them out of the store and to the mall where I had to go to return the J Crew Regency Blazer that I had purchased but decided not to keep. They are perfect for casual days in our rainy fall weather. I also love the laces, very fun.

Finally, I purchased two pairs of Aquatalia that I had eyed during my spending freeze, one is the lace up green wedge booties , and the other is the sleek looking heeled dressy Rhumba boots. I love them all! I look forward to wearing them. Since I am trying to eliminate one item for every new item, I posted three pairs of shoes I am considering for elimination in a different thread. I have already eliminated a 4th, that was so obvious I didn't need any help.

I wonder if two of these pairs of shoes were purchased a bit impulsively, but I have such a good feeling about them. They fit my style and my lifestyle, and I think they will be on my feet a lot over the next few months. What do you think? Did I fall into my old bad habits?

I was so excited I just wanted to share!

Thanks for looking

1. Beautifeel tortoise pump
2. Boz hiking boot
3. Aquatalia wedge bootie
4. Aquatalia Rhumba Boot