A former First Lady of the Philippines, Imelda Marcos, reportedly had over 400 pairs of shoes in her possession. I don’t know why I remember such a random statistic, but I just wanted to say I get the obsession.
Footwear—comfortable footwear—is a necessity to me. But I believe I’ve fallen into that trap of having to have not only functional footwear, but also stylish footwear, something that announces I’m a discerning, in-the-know consumer. It’s not enough that my sneakers are comfortable. They also have to be a certain brand, the right color, have a certain look going for them.
Every major maker knows what they’re doing when it comes to marketing, and I’ll admit to getting sucked in.
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