Good afternoon, Monday. Wow it's gorgeous out. Spring fever, I have it. I can't get enough of this delicious weather. So good.
And as I walk the streets checking out everyone's cute Spring looks, I can't help but envy the girls who look so cute in Converse, particularly the high tops. I can't wear them at all. I've tried many times but am chalking up my Converse fail to a lack of length in the legs, and being under 5'8", or for shorter girls, smallish feet. No matter what I do, I look clowny in them, and though I love the look, I'm putting up the white flag in homage to the fact that I will most likely never look cute in Converse. A bummer, but I'll get through it.
Then there's the current obsession with Stan Smith like sneakers everywhere. I love the look of a white sneaker, but this silhouette is another one that's pretty tough to wear. My foot is an 8 1/2, not giant but not small either. But if you saw me in Stan Smiths, you'd think my feet were absolutely enormous. Not cute. At all. Don't even get me started on the shell toed version. Oy. Next.
A friend of mine is obsessed with Golden Goose kicks- those of the Italian import, mega expensive skater shoe variety. I like them a lot, but I hate the price. I just can't right now. I have a pair from last season (shown above) that I got on a big time discount, but as much as I love them, they are not as comfortable on my feet as sneakers should be. Damn.
So it was with great pleasure that I discovered these fabulous Pumas shown above at Madewell last week. Back in the day, I was a big time Puma chick, I always rocked the solid black leather low tops, until the brand deviated and became a bit too Euro trash for my tastes. But I do believe classic Puma enthusiasts will welcome the Match back with open arms (feet?) because they are even better this time around. I got the cream color version and they are flattering on the foot and pillow like, just the way sneakers should be. I am going to wear mine with all of my summer LBDs, my boyfriend jeans, and well, everything I own. And the best part is they are well priced- for $65 you can't beat them. Oh, and fear not the bit of patent leather detailing- I sensed cheese factor upon first glimpse, but they look super cute once you try them on. Spare, chic, and elegant. Oh, and they come in black too. I declare this sneaker a must have- for the price, comfort, and cool look alone. What, you want to pay $400 and change for a pair of Common Projects jump offs? Be my guest. I'll be rocking these.
Cause that's what's up this pumped up Monday in the 718. Yours, in sneaking around. XO
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