It is surprising how it is so hard to find a pair of shoes that does not pinch your feet, looks divine and does not require you to get a loan from the bank just to own it. Especially when there are so many shoe shops out there. You would have thought that shoe shopping involves nothing more than waltzing into any random shoe shop, pointing at a pair of shoes, and saying “That’s the one”.
Alas, shoe shopping is nothing like the above ideal scenario. It often involves much time trying on about a thousand unsuitable pairs before actually finding the perfect pair. But hang on. What does the price tag read?
Yes, your eyes are not deceiving you, the pair of perfect footwear on your feet now costs you almost a week worth of wages (or a month’s worth, it really depends on which shoe shop you went into).
The dilemma now is, are the shoes worth the price. How does one define if a shoe is worth the price anyway? The number of times you get out of wearing it? The number of compliments you will get? If you do not get it, you will regret it till your dying bed?
It is really up to you to make the choice. Emptying your wallet with the knowledge that you own this piece of shoe heaven, or bidding farewell to this pair of babies you managed to find after hours of shifting through a mountain of footwear.
It is okay to choose the latter option as you can walk away rationalising that your decision is the right one. That your wallet is feeling thankful to you.
However, if you are lucky enough to find another pair that actually fits all three criteria of fitting well, looking good and being cheap, make sure you head for the counter right away. But you may also like to consider having an extra pair in hand. For future use when your first pair wears out of course.
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