Peeptoe

Had to make a trip out of town to a specialty store for an unrelated item. Took advantage of the opportunity to hit a few chain stores in an attempt to find some kitten or low block heeled slides. I didn't find what I was looking for, but I did find a pair of pumps. I tried them on not really expecting them to fit since they are standard width. I was pleasantly surprised to find they not only fit, but were comfortable. I put them on for the drive home for a bit of break in time and they started to "pinch" a bit in the toe box. Made a stop along the way and when I was standing/walking in them, the pinch went away. First pair of heels that I've ever had that were more comfortable to stand/walk in than to sit. 🤷‍♂️

In a nutshell it's a high gloss coating applied to leather. There are different types like acrylic or polyurethane. It waterproofs but also reduces the natural stretch of the leather so it doesn't mold to the foot in the same way. Edit for details.

After shattering my ankle nearly a year ago and finally finishing physical therapy, I've been making up for lost time. I've been shopping quite a bit on Mercari and Poshmark over the last couple of months. I've picked up some Lucky Brand sandals, Torrid mary janes, Nine West open toed pumps, Vince Camuto sandals, some Tom's wedges, and my favorites by far, Vince Camuto Frasper heeled sandals in black. I like them so much I got a second pair as backup. Wedges aren't normally my thing, but I still struggle to walk properly in heels. After trying them, I'm really starting have a change of heart.

I bought my first pair when I was in high school in the early 90's. It was a navy blue pair of pumps from Payless with a silver decorative piece on the front. The men's shoes were on the wall directly across from the larger women's sizes. I must've pretended to look at men's shoes for twenty minutes before I got the courage to go to the cashier with them.