While out at a friendly neighborhood dance club last night, we came upon a club goer who had, whether in a moment of joy or just in pain from her heels, removed her shoes and was dancing away happily in the middle of the dancefloor. We have been know to, on more than one occaision, removed our high heels during the short walk home from the club strip to our apartment. When it's 3 am, your feet hurt and you have had one too many drinks at the bar, things like dirt and syringes on the ground of the grimey city streets seem to not hold as much weight in the grand scheme of things.
Still this little Tenacious D got us thinking still, as previously said, in regards to not only her actions, but her motives and overall statement a decision such as this makes. More over, it begs this question: What does ones footware say about them? Is it an intentional statement, or merely a statement being made as a result of the chosen footware?
These shoes, or lack there of, say: I am carefree, and don't think about life too much. I like to live in the moment and fly by the seat of my pants.
These shoes say: I don't want to seem like I am trying too hard, but I am clearly still trying hard enough because I have little to no dirt on my shoes (These ones belong to us)
The plaid shoes say: I am dressed fairly modestly but use my printed shoes as a way to set myself apart from the crowd. The black leather shoes are saying: I like to keep things simple and choose footware that will go with any outfit.
These shoes are saying: If I can't dance on speakers than I would rather not be dancing at all.
These shoes are saying: No I don't think we have met before, but I would love to sit down with you and get to know you regardless.
These shoes are saying: We have all been friends since highschool and no matter what happens or where life takes us, we will always have each other.
These shoes are saying: I like to act coy, but in reality I am outgoing, witty and funny and the best friend you have always wanted. The sneakers behind them are saying: Can I have your phone number or PIN for blackberry messenger?
These shoes are saying: I may look pretty, but if you mess with me, I could most probably beat your ass.
These shoes are saying: I like to match my zany shoes and stockings together because I feel it makes a statement in regards to my dedication to my weekly swing dancing class.
These shoes are saying: I have travelled all over the world, including trips back packing around India, Nepal and Morrocco. I like to express the fact of how cultured I became as a result of this via my footware.
These shoes are saying: Just because you work behind a bar on your feet all night doesn't mean you should you can't look amazing doing it.
These two pairs of shoes are saying: We are a bit shy to actually break the ice and talk to each other, but if we did we would probably get married next week and live happily ever after.
These shoes are saying: It's okay for you to look, but if you get them dirty, we're gonna have to rumble.
These shoes are saying: Well, I do have to work in the morning but I really, really like you, so would you rather go to your place of mine?
These shoes are saying: I really miss Kurt Cobain
The shoes on the left sare saying: I like to steal stuff from my parents closet so I feel like they are always with me, while the ones on the right are saying: people who keep their shoes too clean are really not fun to be around and this is my way of revolting against that.
These shoes are saying: I like to be trendy, but not so much that I am going to sacrifice my comfort over it.
These shoes are saying: I like to be a little adventurous, but not so much that it takes me out of my comfort zone.
These shoes are saying: I like the fact that when looking at just my shoes you could easily mistake me for my dad.
These shoes are saying: I am going to be a goofy 'cool dad' who wears oakleys, owns a boat and smokes weed with his kids.
These shoes are saying: We are too cool to dance and are just going to stand here because we don't want to get our new shoes dirty.
These shoes are saying: Where's the after party?
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