Shoooooooes!!

[mizarchivist]

My poor friends and family have heard me bitching about my lack of useful shoes over the past few weeks. Well, yesterday I realized allofasudden that I have a professional gig to attend in the evening and the only shoes I'm willing to wear all day are sneakers at this point. Both sets of my Oxfords (including the most bodacious "Frankensteins") have become a burden not a joy. The Payless slip-ons are more slip-offs. This leaves a set of fashion motorcycle boots or china flats. No go when I'm a representing alum and the youngest to boot (hah, boot!) Therefore, I feel it is my obligation to not look like one of the students, but a hip young professional who is worthy of emulation by the yet ungraduated masses. To quote Stewie Griffin: "You will bow to me!!"
So, I was a clever bunny and remembered there's a shoe store in downtown Lexington that always has the best displays. Went in and bought the first pair I tried on after only one size adjustment. I love them. I want 2 more pair, one in black and one in brown.

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[keyne.livejournal.com]

What's the name of the store, and do they carry walking shoes? I had a frustrating shopping day yesterday, and I could really use a "walk in and walk out with the Right Pair" day sometime this week :)

[mizarchivist]

http://www.michelsonshoes.com/
They are the quintessential old fashioned (and good) shoe store. I think you will find something of use and value there. Pretty much everything was between 50-100 bucks. The web site lists the brands they have. Not only do they have good stuff, but they're a locally owned and operated store that is just the sort of place we wanna keep around.

[keyne.livejournal.com]

Oh, I've seen that place! Never been in it, though.

> The web site lists the brands they have.

Hmmm. No Easy Spirit (my first choice) but they do have Naturalizer and Rockport. Thanks, I'll give them a try....

[catya.livejournal.com]

it's a fabulous shoe store, if you want to spend in that price range :)

[lizzielizzie.livejournal.com]

There's a note on the brands page saying that some are not listed due to manufacturer's request, so it would be worth a call to them and verify!

[ceo]

Oh yes, Michelson's completely rocks. I haven't been there in years, but it's where we always used to go for new shoes when I was growing up.

Cool; looks like Jerry Michelson went into the family business. He was in my class in school.

[woodwardiocom.livejournal.com]

-Nice shoes!

-I got the last bits of my Halloween costume in the mail yesterday, which included a pair of dark brown Oxfords, with nearly square toes. My first reaction was, "Either my feet have grown, or size 13 has shrunk," but after wearing them for a while they fit okay. Not sure I love the square-toed look, but they'll do.

[mizarchivist]

What's your costume? I've got my Wash outfit pretty much wrapped up, so I'll likely go with that if any costumery is required.

[woodwardiocom.livejournal.com]

-The Time Traveller from the Time Machine movies, mostly based on the recent one. White shirt, brown vest, pants, shoes, steampunk goggles, pocketwatch, and Morlock-bashing wrench.

(Chosen in part because Bey's costume is a cavegirl.)

[drwex]

Verra nahce!

[weegoddess.livejournal.com]

Shoesy goodness!

I need to take you with me the next time I go shopping...

[mizarchivist]

like I told Miss D below: you need not wait- just coordinate with me when you wanna go. Then we can have tea and cakes at my house after.

[awfief.livejournal.com]

w00t! When do I get to inherit those? Just kidding. . .

although your stompy boots make great rainwear. Rubber, and the fact that there's a platform/heel make me rise above puddles.

I'm desperate

[missdimple.livejournal.com]

PLEASE, pretty please, tell me the next time you are going because I want to come with you to buy shoes. I really need fall shoes and boots and can't find things anywhere. I love to shop at non-chain stores, too, which I'm assuming this is.

all is well

[mizarchivist]

Tell you what- if you wanna make a date of it, I don't need to be buying shoes- this place is literally 5 minutes walk from my house. Just tell me when you have time to come out to Lexington. :)

[milknut.livejournal.com]

accident with shoes!

(I guess it's better when you can see the signs :)

They look totally comf and versatile! Nice find!

[mizarchivist]

Matt was showing that fun one off the other day. Turtle is still my favorite, though. :)

[quiet-elegance.livejournal.com]

I still giggle at that and think of you everytime :)

[samuraizergling.livejournal.com]

Love the new icon.

SZ