Leather Shoes
Posted under: There was a time in my life that I would struggle to go to SM or some department store, to buy leather shoes. I agonized over this because it meant summer was over. It meant that school was once again upon me. I would pick out the most comfortable ones. Forget style. My mom would pick the sturdiest ones. She knew the kind of abuse I put it through every day. I play basketball during Recess and Lunch breaks. At the end of the day I would toss them aside without giving a bother to clean or shine them. This was during Grade School.
When I reached HS, it was different story. Basketball during breaks were no longer allowed. Instead I now opted for the more stylish footwear. But leather shoes were not included on the list. The latest rubber shoes or sneakers would go well with our khakis and blue polos as uniforms. Since wearing black socks were now allowed, I was definitely wearing them. This eventually evolved into wearing slippers during breaks. Leather shoes were now kept in lockers just in case a surprise inspection came about. I think I went through 1-2 pairs of leather shoes during my entire HS stay. (To think I started commuting during HS!)
College was again a different phase in my life as well as footwear apparel. During 1st year, I would wear nothing but sneakers. Forget the leather shoes, I think I didn’t even bother getting a pair during this year. When I reached 2nd year slippers were a must. I would wear shoes occasionally if I had to give a report or if I had class at the School of Management (i.e. Accounting!) but aside from those days, I would be wearing slippers or sandals. When 3rd year came a new dress code was implemented and we had to wear closed shoes at certain areas. I reverted back to wearing sneakers.
You see, I think wearing leather shoes are reserved for those special occasions. Dining at hotels, graduations, weddings, debuts and the like. I associate leather shoes with being grown up or too formal. I would never even dare think about wearing them daily. Not that I had to. But right now, at this point my life, I was actually craving for a GOOD pair of leather shoes. Not only comfortable but stylish as well. Gone are the days where I think they are too formal or for grown ups. Maybe this is what growing up means. Wearing leather shoes. I have yet to find out. Everything is new to me. I will tell you when I find out ok?
First Pair of Shoes I bought as an adult!
Today I went shopping for my first pair of leather shoes after my old ones got ruined at the last bonfire. They were swallowed up whole by the living creature known as Bellarmine Field. I had a hard time picking since I am not really used to buying clothes much less shoes. I didn’t know which were stylish. I didn’t know which would go well with my pants or clothes. I finally settled on a very contemporary pair. I think them to be both stylish and conservative as well. I tried to shy away from the more classic looks as I saw grandfathers trying on the styles my parents were recommending. I knew they were classics, but I wanted something a little bit more hip. I hope I did ok. Let me know what you think. I hope dazzle and amaze with my choice!
