Stimulate the economy: scratch it above its butt.

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I did my bit to support the economy today... made my first purchases ever at Lululemon, where I restrained myself to one pair of crops, one top and one thong. Now I know my size, and can compare these legendary pants head-to-head with the Athleta ones I mail-ordered. Yoga wars! The victor will get my repeat business.

Then I went to the Fluevog store to try these on in person, after years of lusting after them online:



But they didn't have my size, and these are what came home with me. The moment I tried them on, I knew they fit. REALLY fit. And despite how small they make my feet look, the toe box is wide enough that there's zero pressure on my toes.



miyyu recently listed Clarks as a shoe brand that she's willing to pay for because of the quality. Fluevogs definitely mean quality to me... the prices hurt, but my last purchase was in 1999 and I'm still wearing those boots. Josef Seibel, Mephisto and Merrell are on my list too.

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Shoes!

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Oh, wow. Those red shoes are the yummiest! Will we see a picture with you modelling them? Huh? Huh?

I second the approval for Clarks. I bought a pair in England and they died about 4 years later only because I had worn the heels on the outside enough that I started slipping when I walked. I currently own and wear everyday another pair of Clarks that I bought two years ago. I wear them 99% of the time, polish them occasionally and they still feel and look fantastic.

I did not know there was a Fluevog store in Boston. I will add that to my list of things to do once I get there. (Which may be sooner than not. :D )

Re: Shoes!

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I have a pair of brown Clarks clogs that are light and comfortable... have had them for years now. I tried on a different pair of clogs that didn't fit so well and kind of forgot about the brand for a long time, but they're back on my radar thanks to all you guys. :)

There sure is a Fluevog store in Boston... and a Lululemon store, and a Saucony outlet, and a dreadful number of other "brand" stores. It's convenient, yet bad at the same time.

I'll see about a picture tomorrow. When are you coming to visit?