Dear People who wear fabulous but complicated and/or uncomfortable shoes in airports,
You look great. I admire your intricate shoelaces, towering heels, snazzy buckle systems, ribbon leg wraps, decorative zippers, and thigh-high boots. But I am not one of you anymore. I fly 100,000 plus miles per year and have finally chosen to love my feet while traveling. You’ll find me sporting supportive flat shoes that I can easily pull off and put on both for my health and a quicker moving security line.
I will not steady myself on your arm, block the way to your laptop when you are late, or trip when you step on my untied laces. I will also not have foot surgery for bunions, hammertoes, or other medical issues caused or complicated by attractive Iron Maidens. Here’s what I will do – pass you when you’re sprinting for the gate in your uncomfortable shoes, wiggle my toes whenever I choose, and feel good about myself for caring for my beloved feet.
And the little girl inside me who likes shiny things is not disappointed – I’ve just traded my ruby slippers for platinum glittered frou frou flats. Ahhhhh…
I love shoes and I love comfortable shoes and the totally best ones are beautiful comfortable shoes that slip right off in the security line (since God knows I might have a shoe bomb in my sandal). Happy secure feet to us all .
Nice shoes!! I love flat shoes, I can walk, and walk and walk!! Have a nice day!! : )
This is a wonderful humorous, but serious reminder to care for our total body, including our feet, which we (I) too frequently take for granted. This is especially important as many of us kick up our outdoor exercise activities with spring, no pun intended, on the horizon.
I love fun flats! And especially at the airport… I can’t imagine anything more complicated at airport security- it’s enough to deal with jackets, laptops, and cell phones. Sorry to have missed you when you were in VA. I’m only just south in NC!
Love the reminder of keeping it simple and comfortable when traveling…and even in between! Love those cute silver shoes! Thanks for the great message!
Feet first….always!