I have very small feet: size 34.5 (US 4.5/UK 2).
And when you know that "statistically, the tallest people in the world, as measured by country are the Dutch. The average height for all adults for the Netherlands is 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m)", you can imagine that buying shoes in the Netherlands was a nightmare for me. Shoe sizes start from 36 onwards only. I was used to wearing children's shoes and boots with extra socks.
So when the online shoe businesses started booming a couple of years ago I was so happy. Suddenly I had access to every small-size shoe brand in Europe.
So, having a long history of ill fitting shoes, I easily get carried away on Amazon.de.
Last week I found these cool Fly London sandals on sale for €34.50 (normally €100 +). I loved the colors. I don't have a lot of clothes in this color, but they could easily be combined with black or white and accessories in the color of the shoes.
Even before the shoes were delivered I found this tunic in the shopping mall. I wasn't prepared to find a tunic in exactly the right colors. I had to take it home with me! A day later the shoes were delivered and they perfectly matched the dress! And did you notice the flower brooch I made with the tiny felt flowers...? Such a beautiful combination!
All was perfect.....except for the heels. They are high, 11 cm high. And although I love the sandals, the heels are just too high for me. I feel a bit, well, cheap wearing them. I cannot see myself running to the busstop or having coffee with a friend wearing those heels. So with a little sadness I am returning the shoes and the tunic tomorrow.
And when you know that "statistically, the tallest people in the world, as measured by country are the Dutch. The average height for all adults for the Netherlands is 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m)", you can imagine that buying shoes in the Netherlands was a nightmare for me. Shoe sizes start from 36 onwards only. I was used to wearing children's shoes and boots with extra socks.
So when the online shoe businesses started booming a couple of years ago I was so happy. Suddenly I had access to every small-size shoe brand in Europe.
So, having a long history of ill fitting shoes, I easily get carried away on Amazon.de.
Last week I found these cool Fly London sandals on sale for €34.50 (normally €100 +). I loved the colors. I don't have a lot of clothes in this color, but they could easily be combined with black or white and accessories in the color of the shoes.
Even before the shoes were delivered I found this tunic in the shopping mall. I wasn't prepared to find a tunic in exactly the right colors. I had to take it home with me! A day later the shoes were delivered and they perfectly matched the dress! And did you notice the flower brooch I made with the tiny felt flowers...? Such a beautiful combination!
All was perfect.....except for the heels. They are high, 11 cm high. And although I love the sandals, the heels are just too high for me. I feel a bit, well, cheap wearing them. I cannot see myself running to the busstop or having coffee with a friend wearing those heels. So with a little sadness I am returning the shoes and the tunic tomorrow.
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