One of the reasons I hate GradShitTownVille is because there is no decent shopping. Except for some disposable t-shirts and skirts at Old Navy, I've purchased very little here with regards to shoes and clothing. Last weekend, when I realized that I'd worn out the arch support on both my Keens AND my Merrels, I was determined to get new shoes.
I have weird feet; tres high arches. If I buy just any shoes, I suffer miserably in pain. I've become unhappy with Merrels and Danskos. Sadly, I have also recently become unhappy with my beloved Bastads. They are no longer comfortable for my broken-down feet. I'd tried on a pair of comfortable Sanitas in Portland last month, but didn't buy them. I was determined to find them again. Last weekend, I went to every store in GradShitTownVille that might possibly carry these Danish sweethearts of mine. Two hours later I hadn't found them.
So I called Shannon.
Shannon works at Clogs & More in Portland. It's a lovely store. It is set up so that all the shoes are out and available to try. I met her at the shoe store four months before I moved here and we've been friends ever since. When I'm in Portland, I like to go to the store and try on every pair of shoes while I chat with her.
On the phone, Shannon said she was busy and would call right back. I told her I'd already e-mailed her a photo of the shoes I wanted. She returned my call, reported that they had the shoe, and would send it to me. She got my credit card information. She promised she put a little note in with my shoes. We said our goodbyes so she could get back to work.
For 1 nanosecond, I panicked, thinking I might have to call her back. Then I laughed to myself, "Of course she knows my shoe size!"
I love our friendship.
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Of course I know your shoe size. I know everybody's shoe size that comes into my store (okay, that's a lie)...I know all my dear friends shoe sizes (now that is the truth).
I am assuming they got out yesterday, my day off, but if not I'll send them along today. I don't know if he sent you the email with the tracking number (I'm sure he did, but again, will see when I get in).
Hope these remain comfortable for you longer than the others (sad to hear your Bastads aren't doing the trick anymore...).
Lurve you!
I just visit CouponAlbum site at the weekends for shopping.
Nice post!..I always prefer online shoe shopping especially when i buy my favorite timberland shoes...
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