these old shoes have seen a lot of miles and a lot of smiles
like slipping my feet into butter
but might be time to let them melt softly into the sunset.
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“an old shoe lover loves old shoes.”
-theodore sturgeon
Jun29
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I didn't have my glasses on.... 
Sometimes there are things in our lives that we have loved for so long that letting go is like losing a friend. Oh, if those shoes could talk!
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And luckily, they don’t!)
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They have given good service, now it is time to retire them with thanks. I am sitting here wearing some flip-flops I bought in the year 2000. They are still like new! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Excellent and yes, I think it is time
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If you did that you will regret it for the rest of your life.
I suggest you make it into some sort of art piece to hang on the wall. or perhaps ask next falls tiny tots for ideas. or donate to the Old Shoe Museum.
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I don’t know how I became anonymous to post the above. LOL
But I suspect you don’t know anyone else who gives dumb comments.
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Hahahaha
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There you go-
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I think my shoes look terrible primarily because I hate shoe shopping!!
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I get that – these have just been worn into the ground and much-loved
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it’s going to be hard to part with those two old friends, Beth 🙂
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it is, but I think they’re ready )
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It’s so hard to say goodbye to old soles. They served you well. 💛
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ha! that they did )
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I hate shoe shopping. In fact, I have not been shoe shopping since PayLess Shoes was in business. I also hate wearing shoes. Flip flops are my go-to, though I’m trying to keep my heels better moisturized, so I don’t wear them much anymore when I’m going outside. I can never retire a pair of well-loved, well-worn shoes if they still have some life left in them. I just put them further back on the shoe shelf so they can rest plenty and are saved for when I need their special kind of comfort.
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I’m a huge fan of long, long walks and these shoes supported me through all sorts of treks, and kept my feet from hurting. they have been very helpful in my ongoing journey )
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My unsolicited advice as a longtime shoe wearer, Beth, is to hold onto them until you find a worthy replacement pair!
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yes!
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No matter how much we love our dear old comfortable shoes, there comes a moment when we must bid them farewell. 😊
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alas –
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“Invest heavily in your bed and your shoes, because if you’re not in one then you’re in the other!” —George Glasgow
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perfect quote!
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Yep 🤗
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Hard to give up old shoes.
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it is!)
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🥲
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I have a pair that have given their glory and are still viable. They are tired, yes, but as you eloquently said, are like butter.
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exactly
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I can’t remember the last time I tried on shoes at a store. I’ve been buying everything online for at least 20 years. But I do cherish a perfect pair of shoes.
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something about them, and these offered my feet such relief when they were struggling
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I always have a difficult time letting go of old running shoes but I know they will cause injuries if I don’t!
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They look well-loved, well-used, well-worn. Yup, time for new ones.
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I have a new pair waiting
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i haven’t read one of his books in years
Sent from my iPad
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His quotes are still around
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I had a pair of sneakers last year that were so old they walked themselves to the trash. It was time…and they knew it.
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Mine have told me so
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There are shoes that become friends, like my ancient Women’s Wilderness Legends of song and story. ❤
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Yes
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I still remember the best feeling pair of shoes I ever had. Its been many years since I let them retire. I miss them still.
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Something about them
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Our loyal companions…
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Through all the ups and downs
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Literally!
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I kind of think old shoes tell us when they want to retire. If they don’t tell you…keep wearing them.
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Right and mine have spoken )
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Then you have no choice but to say goodbye. Sniff. Sob. Farewell, comfy shoes. 🙂
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I’ll be leaving on my last walk with them tonight
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Totally get this, especially with shoes. I have a pair of dress shoes I’ve resoled once, and I’ll keep doing that until they fall apart.
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there are just some that are favorites….
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I have an attachment to some of my old shoes. They’re so comfortable that I can’t toss them out even as they get somewhat worn.
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and these ‘birks’ took me through all kinds of foot issues, and gave me the opportunity to walk long distances again. they have given a lot )
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They still look good to me. There’s nothing like shoes that know every arch nook and cranny of those feet 🦶
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and these shoes certainly do!
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😊
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I have a pair of slip ons so worn it feels like going barefoot! But that’s all right. A great post, Beth.
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I think we’ve all had that special pair…
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Shoes carry us a long way. ❤️❤️❤️
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I just went through all my beloved, well worn old shoes, saying goodbye as I bagged them for giving. Sigh! They’re old friends.
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and this pair was not fit for giving, so you know it was way overdue )
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Haha!
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