Yes, I know that is a book and movie title but this post is about neither. It is about my shoes. This may be hard to believe but I have not had on a pair of heels for over 10 years. My life has morphed since then into the “comfort zone” and all clothing & shoe purchases for the last 10 years have fallen in that zone.
So one of my New Year’s Resolutions is to step up my style game (more on that later) and today that meant going through my old heels and deciding what to keep and what to donate. But first let me preface this by saying that since I pretty much live in athletic footwear, my idea of a heel is not the same as most modern women. There are no Jimmy Choo’s here. Off we go.






These didn’t make the cut. I was just holding onto them for sentimental purposes. My first celebrity crush was a well-respected music journalist and author. I had been reading his work and following his career from afar. While I was managing the Truth Bookstore, a now closed Black bookstore in Atlanta, he came by for a booksigning. Before the signing he did a newspaper interview in the back of the store. While he was waiting for the reporter to get organized, he looked to the front of the store where I was sitting at the counter working and said, “Nice shoes.”
Men very seldom notice women’s shoes without being prompted so this was a big deal. We wound up going to an NBA game that night and while nothing came of it, I got to meet and hang out with my crush. He even let me read part of a book he was working on. Despite all that these shoes are kinda tore up and must go.

So there you have it. My limited heels wardrobe. Noticeably missing: anything for evening. I don’t have my evening opportunities currently and will just get them when I need them.
Why couldn’t you wear those luscious brown shoes in New York? I can picture them strolling down fifth avenue. Or maybe Jesse Martin could have carried you so as not to scuff the bottoms!>>Red shoes are cute too. I admire people that can buy Red shoes. I always see them and covet them but never buy them. I don’t know why.
I didn’t even bring anything with a heel to NY. I knew that there was going to be a lot of walking going on! Ask Joy. Although she said she was fine, we stopped and she bought flat shoes to continue our trek!
I was cute as all get out…but after 20 blocks I HAD to get some Pumas. Ha Ha.>>But ladies… in March bring the heels and the cuteness… we are going OUT.
I love the classic, vintage look of your shoes! And I love Mary Janes!>>I miss shoes. Here in Japan, you’re always taking off your shoes (EVERYWHERE, practically!) so it’s almost like they don’t matter anymore. I don’t even know why folks here BUY shoes! Hah!
I just went through this–not all of my shoes would have fit into my car.>>My two cents: keep all of them except for the last two pairs. Although, the story that goes with the second to the last pair might still make ’em keepers.>>And, I must commend you on your shoe photography skills–you got pics of them on the foot!>>-T.
I’m going through this also. My heels are not practical for walking my kids to and from school. I also really wanted some stilettos with the metal heel this season because they just look like total bad girl shoes, but I could not justify buying them when I have no where to wear them. >>And Janie, I have four pairs of red shoes. I love them! 🙂