This time has come by again and again the trainers that I loved so much that I spend a ludacris amount of moneyon, continues to integrate. For a high price one he doesn’t expect such poor quality. I would really expect the development for such a premium product to be a higher standard.
…. Loving my red solled shoes.
I bought a pair of Christian Louboutin trainers. I’m a global size 6, but the only pair in store was a size 5. I wanted them so badly that I convinced myself they fit and bought them anyway.
Until they didn’t. So my mission of stretching them began.
Stage 1: Thick socks on, my pride is totally swallowed. I’m shuffling around the house in shoes that are too small — and looking extra foolish, given I’ve only just started walking again. The things we do for love… and good footwear.
Step 2: I should’ve gone to a cobbler first, but being cheap, I tried other methods. When I finally took them in, they could only stretch the shoes half a size — but for a good price, so I agreed. When I picked them up, they already felt more wearable.
Step 3: When I picked them up, I also bought a stretch spray out of pure paranoia. Now, every time I wear them, I give them a quick spritz.
Step 4: With full commitment, wear them nonstop around the house, on short walks, whenever I can. Slowly, they’ve eased up and stretched just enough to be wearable. Amazing what a bit of persistence can do.
Step 5: Look fabulous, curating the perfect outfit straight from my wardrobe.
And after a while, they stopp being excruciating. I used plasters at first, but now they’ve stretched enough. That’s the power of love, determination, pride, and branding. The perfect smart-casual, comfortable, and well loved.
…recognisable only to the fashion-minded who catch the nuance.
(Tip: just get the correct size in the first place.)