23. My Favorite Feet

I needed new shoes. Something I could stand on for hours, as I am on my [absolutely flat] feet nearly forty hours a week. I began a search and eventually decided on a new pair of Dr Martens, but refused to pay full price for them because I am only going to get them so dirty they will make lattes in the rain. I saw a pair in Santa Cruz this summer, so I went back and found them waiting for me. Even in my size, which was mislabled because someone doesn't know their UK to USA size conversions (the tag said 9.5, whereas they are closer to a large 8, which is a UK 6).

Twenty eight dollars ? I can deal with that.