Flashy vs Comfy

I could not take it anymore. I had to do it.

So there, I finally decided that it was time that I go out to shop (again!) for a new pair of shoes. The shoes that I brought from Manila were indeed ultra fashionable but it was now clear that these were not appropriate for this place. Apparently, people here enjoy walking; I don't. So this spoiled brat's shoe-choice then was based on the need to satisfy the eyes and not my feet. Needless to say, my ultra-fashionable shoes were never meant to be used for walking, how much more for running after buses and trains. Cue "Buses and Trains" please.

Anyway, there I was looking around the display area when this cute Chinese guy who eventually turns out to be a sales attendant comes to me and asks for my size. The pervert in me immediately thought of something else so I found myself giggling inside. I requested him to bring me every pair that has satisfied my eyes in size 10 (technically, I am a 9.5... but you know how it works, right?). After a few minutes, he handed me several pairs to try on - Kenneth Cole, CK, Guess, and other what-have-yous. I felt like blurting out a song. Cue "Fashionista" please.

I tried on everything. He then asked why I looked disappointed. I finally admitted that the shoes that he asked me try on were not really comfortable - they all just looked good. I told him that I needed something decent-looking but also comfortable to wear. He thought for a moment, excused himself and came back with a new pair. This time, he gave me an Italian brand - something I am not familiar with - Bruno Magli. He says it's some Italian shoe hand-made from real leather that were really comfortable blah blah. I never really bothered to listen; all I wanted to know was if it was indeed comfortable. I tried it on, one foot after the other. I pranced around the place to check some more. They were indeed comfy. But there was a problem - they were not as gorgeous-looking as the other pairs. It was not even close to the form of my old Philippine-made shoes. I sighed.

Then he made a witty remark.

"You know Tristan (he also asked for my name), the ugly ones are usually the more comfortable pairs...."

I paused for a second and wondered.

"Was he still talking about shoes?"

I snapped back to reality and bought them in no time. Cue Andrew E.'s "Humanap Ka Ng Panget".


Blogger's Note: I later learned from friends that I spent way too much on my shoes and, apparently, the brand that I chose was indeed one of the better brands in the market. What else can I say? I must really have good taste.