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Milestone Shoe Moment

wilma — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 15:46:15 GMT

About to reach a milestone shoe moment!

I have 3 pairs of shoes that I am seriously considering donating. One pair rubs my ankle. They’ve got to go. The other two I rarely wear, but I keep going back and forth on my decision to get rid of them.

If I get rid of one, two, or all 3 pairs I will own less than 30 pairs of shoes! The last time I owned so few pairs was in the 1980s. Considering I had close to 90 pairs at one time having less than 30 would be a milestone for me.

I still love shoes and shoe shopping. Having the perfect shoe for each outfit is something I love. 🥰 Always a work in progress to keep my shoe wardrobe pared down somewhat. 😉

ETA: Took 2 pairs to the Goodwill this morning. New total 28.

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rms1954 — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 15:33:52 GMT

I hear you. i have so many that look like new. Hate to get rid of them but it's so hard. And the minute I do, you know I'll need that pair for an occasion where I wish I still had them.

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Stevie Nix — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 15:35:45 GMT

I have so many pairs of shoes that I love but, like you, I've got to donate or discard a bunch. I have no more room for shoes!

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CherryHugs — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 15:41:29 GMT

I have 2 pairs of boots and 6 pairs of shoes, thats all!

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silkyk — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 15:41:45 GMT

You must be a Gemini. Shoes and earrings (twins) are the two thing the twins can't get enough of.

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wilma — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 15:50:03 GMT

@rms1954 wrote:
I hear you. i have so many that look like new. Hate to get rid of them but it's so hard. And the minute I do, you know I'll need that pair for an occasion where I wish I still had them.

@rms1954

Exactly! I still remember donating a pair several years ago & regretting it.

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wilma — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 15:52:17 GMT

@CherryHugs wrote:
I have 2 pairs of boots and 6 pairs of shoes, thats all!

@CherryHugs

I don’t know if I could ever survive with that few. 😱 But I give myself credit for downsizing quite a bit.

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wilma — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 15:55:02 GMT

@silkyk wrote:
You must be a Gemini. Shoes and earrings (twins) are the two thing the twins can't get enough of.

@silkyk

Interesting, but I’m not a Gemini, and I don’t wear earrings. Just really love shoes. If I was a Gemini I guess I’d really have a massive shoe collection. 😉😱

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tobes — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 15:58:51 GMT

@wilma I commiserate with you, Wilma. I even had shoes that are sort of "pinchy" that I cannot give up. Don't know why they no longer fit well but I can only hope. I have one pair that was "saved" when the consigment store closed...now open, but the moment is gone.

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magicmoodz — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 16:29:11 GMT

@wilma Your post has restored my faith in a shoe lover (you) and the number of shoes she needs.

I remember when you posted a picture of your closet. You stated all your shoes are housed on the floor of the closet. If I recall correctly one side of your closed had double poles where you could not stack shoeboxes. The other side had about 5 boxes on the floor. In awe, I thought perhaps you had taken Marie Kondo or living a minimalist life too far.😄

All that to say I'm happy you have not gone off the deep end and have a respectable shoe wardrobe. Charitable giving is a win-win. The recipient is lucky to get shoes that no longer work for you and you get to purchase a new pair or six!😄

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Peaches McPhee — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 18:11:47 GMT

I have so many shoes, I don't have time to count them.

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wilma — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 15:44:49 GMT

@magicmoodz wrote:
@wilma Your post has restored my faith in a shoe lover (you) and the number of shoes she needs.

I remember when you posted a picture of your closet. You stated all your shoes are housed on the floor of the closet. If I recall correctly one side of your closed had double poles where you could not stack shoeboxes. The other side had about 5 boxes on the floor. In awe, I thought perhaps you had taken Marie Kondo or living a minimalist life too far.😄

All that to say I'm happy you have not gone off the deep end and have a respectable shoe wardrobe. Charitable giving is a win-win. The recipient is lucky to get shoes that no longer work for you and you get to purchase a new pair or six!😄

@magicmoodz

You have a great memory!

Funny you should mention buying a new pair because I just got an email about a sale plus coupon from the Keds store. I put a pair in my cart, but I haven’t purchased them yet. 😳

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magicmoodz — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 18:33:48 GMT

@wilma wrote:
@magicmoodz wrote:
@wilma Your post has restored my faith in a shoe lover (you) and the number of shoes she needs.

I remember when you posted a picture of your closet. You stated all your shoes are housed on the floor of the closet. If I recall correctly one side of your closed had double poles where you could not stack shoeboxes. The other side had about 5 boxes on the floor. In awe, I thought perhaps you had taken Marie Kondo or living a minimalist life too far.😄

All that to say I'm happy you have not gone off the deep end and have a respectable shoe wardrobe. Charitable giving is a win-win. The recipient is lucky to get shoes that no longer work for you and you get to purchase a new pair or six!😄
@magicmoodz
You have a great memory!

Funny you should mention buying a new pair because I just got an email about a sale plus coupon from the Keds store. I put a pair in my cart, but I haven’t purchased them yet. 😳

@wilma

What are you waiting for?!?😄

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kivah — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 19:05:31 GMT

I have 80 pairs of shoes - the most I ever had. Today I'm wearing my yellow/gold leather Clarks loafers with the elastic band across the in-step. I have these shoes in 5 colors. Bought from the Q around 3 yrs ago - so comfy.

I'm wearing stretchy black D&C pants -- with Isaac Mizrahi's long sleeve pima cotton crew-neck top in golden yellow, A372671. I own the top in 6 colors.

I look like a $$$$$$$$$$million.

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wilma — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 19:18:57 GMT

@magicmoodz wrote:
@wilma wrote:
@magicmoodz wrote:
@wilma Your post has restored my faith in a shoe lover (you) and the number of shoes she needs.

I remember when you posted a picture of your closet. You stated all your shoes are housed on the floor of the closet. If I recall correctly one side of your closed had double poles where you could not stack shoeboxes. The other side had about 5 boxes on the floor. In awe, I thought perhaps you had taken Marie Kondo or living a minimalist life too far.😄

All that to say I'm happy you have not gone off the deep end and have a respectable shoe wardrobe. Charitable giving is a win-win. The recipient is lucky to get shoes that no longer work for you and you get to purchase a new pair or six!😄
@magicmoodz
You have a great memory!

Funny you should mention buying a new pair because I just got an email about a sale plus coupon from the Keds store. I put a pair in my cart, but I haven’t purchased them yet. 😳
@wilma

What are you waiting for?!?😄

@magicmoodz

Thinking. 🤔

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magicmoodz — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 00:46:06 GMT

@wilma wrote:
@magicmoodz wrote:
@wilma wrote:
@magicmoodz wrote:
@wilma Your post has restored my faith in a shoe lover (you) and the number of shoes she needs.

I remember when you posted a picture of your closet. You stated all your shoes are housed on the floor of the closet. If I recall correctly one side of your closed had double poles where you could not stack shoeboxes. The other side had about 5 boxes on the floor. In awe, I thought perhaps you had taken Marie Kondo or living a minimalist life too far.😄

All that to say I'm happy you have not gone off the deep end and have a respectable shoe wardrobe. Charitable giving is a win-win. The recipient is lucky to get shoes that no longer work for you and you get to purchase a new pair or six!😄
@magicmoodz
You have a great memory!

Funny you should mention buying a new pair because I just got an email about a sale plus coupon from the Keds store. I put a pair in my cart, but I haven’t purchased them yet. 😳
@wilma

What are you waiting for?!?😄
@magicmoodz
Thinking. 🤔

@wilma

Don't over-analyze it. You know you want them!😊

Then post a picture so we can share in your joy!

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pprmntstx — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 00:49:58 GMT

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pprmntstx — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 00:50:53 GMT

@kivah I hope you got to do something special!

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CherryHugs — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 15:41:01 GMT

I have never had more than 10 pairs of shoes at the same time ever lol

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kivah — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 22:42:26 GMT

@pprmntstx wrote:
@kivah I hope you got to do something special!

I'm long retired and spend most of my time at home. But - I always look nice!!!!

Can't go very far in southern Calif --- the pandemic is in full force.