Console me: I spent money
Of course they complied, and charged me an appropriately insane amount (about $150, including special insoles and extra arch supports and toe lifting thinga-ma-bobbers). They're Taos three-steps.
So. Hold my hand and console me.
I could have gotten them quite a lot cheaper online. But I need them tomorrow.
Should I return them and let my feet kill me for the three days? Will I live through spending this much on a single article of clothing?
On the upside, it was one of my style goals for the year to spend real money on something. I just thought it would come with more consideration.

26 Comments
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AJ replied 12 years ago
Have you played with it to see if it looks good with pencil skirts and your other pants?
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Tina replied 12 years ago
There, there. You absolutely did the right thing. You only have one pair of feet and you need to take good care of them. These shoes are really cute and I bet you will wear them to death. These will look great with all types of pants, which you are the queen of, btw. Enjoy these shoes and don't look back.
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Firecracker (Sharan) replied 12 years ago
AJ's calculations are also great!
I agree that you can't beat having comfortable feet, especially if you're going to be up in front of people, speaking, and trying to appear more calm and collected than you may feel.
If you walk up to the podium knowing that you have on a rockin' pair of shoes and you feel like you're walking on clouds, that's worth $150.
It's hard to have confidence in a purchase that you feel pressure to make, though. You might give yourself leeway to return them (don't wear them outside until you're sure you want to keep them). You could take them on the trip and decide once you get there whether you want to wear them.
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Lantana replied 12 years ago
Aimiable, grit your teeth and keep those shoes.
You'll make plenty of savings down the line. -
rae replied 12 years ago
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Lyn D. replied 12 years ago
Buying in store is always better for correct fit- once you know your size you can always buy on-line next time. -
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Speaking as someone who absolutely wrecked their feet once wearing the wrong shoes, it's only money and if your feet are on fire you can't concentrate on the conference and what you need to accomplish there!
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krishnidoux replied 12 years ago
Don't let your feet suffer! You did well to seek out for something wearable for the next few days. -
amiable replied 12 years ago
Thanks for the reminder that it's only money, and feet are worth that. So true. -
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Niefern replied 12 years ago
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missvee replied 12 years ago
Comfort is king where shoes are concerned so the money is well spent. It's too bad you didn't have time to compare a few pairs but let's face it, you have a very busy life and sometimes you just have to do the best you can. Don't beat yourself up over it.
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Transcona Shannon replied 12 years ago
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velvetychocolate replied 12 years ago
Not sure if it helps, but I ended up paying full-price for some comfortable shoes while on vacation in Europe because none of the shoes I'd brought with me were quite comfortable enough for all day walking around the various cities I'd be visiting. I was helped in this nice little shoe boutique to find something very comfortable, and I don't think I even asked the price. I just handed over the $ (at least $150 or more) and put the shoes on right away.
If I hadn't done this, I'm sure my vacation would have been ruined by sore feet.
Meanwhile, sometimes there just isn't the time to do a whole bunch of research on something, search for the best price and so on. I think it's smart to just get in there, get what you need, when you need it.
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Suz replied 12 years ago
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It will all be okay! -
Niefern replied 12 years ago
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Rambling Ann replied 12 years ago
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rachylou replied 12 years ago
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Sara L. replied 12 years ago
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Thistle replied 12 years ago
I will also echo AJ. Think about cost per hour, just for the convention, and then how long you will keep and wear them afterwards.
If they are truly comfortable for 16 hours, it was $150 very well spent! -
amiable replied 12 years ago
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anne replied 12 years ago
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Sarah A replied 12 years ago
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Ginkgo replied 12 years ago
Agree with what others have said, you did not have the time to fiddle around with receiving and returning shoes from Zappos, there's nothing like seeing the shoes in real life and trying them on. If these seem fine, wear them outside and be happy, and cut spending in some other area so you feel better about this expenditure.
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