A Tootsie Tip!

While waiting for my sister's flight to arrive, (already delayed, oh the joys of travel) I may as well commiserate with you about my new symptom of mid-life, foot pain.  I've never had any foot pain, ever, outside of a snubbed toe, (ok, that happens a lot), or a blister.  A matter of fact, I've always felt quite lucky to have feet.  

It seems my metatarsal bone, the front pad of my foot, is giving me trouble. Used to be I didn't think about comfort, if a shoe looked cute, it immediately took up residence in my closet.  

I purchased two ballet flats from Tory Burch and one from the very sensible, dare I say more mature store, Marmi.  I walked around in the house for a good amount of time, but the ache returned and back they went.  I'm almost at the point I don't care what the price is.  I did happen to come upon some gorgeous flats in Saks.  I made the mistake of slipping my foot into the floor sample...heaven.  And then I turned them over...lets just say I could buy a small country.  I am so relieved Christian Louboutin's and Jimmy Choo's don't fit my feet.

Anyway, happened to be talking to my dear friend, Beverly Adele, who was having a similar issue. She explained she now wears a half size larger in her shoes, with a gel pad.  Brilliant!  I put the pads in an old pair of flats that are a little big and it is amazing how much better they feel. There is nothing like sage advice from a friend.  I do keep thinking about the shoes in Saks.  But, another thing that comes with age, besides foot pain, is common sense.  I'll just wait for them to go on sale.