Yesterday was a good day. The sun was out, The Punk was in a good mood, I had new boots to wear; all was right with the world.
On Wednesday I was very tempted to break my Ethical Clothing Pledge with a pair of $25 boots from Rivers, they were cute damnit, and cheap, but, luckily for me & my weak will, I could nae get the pair I wanted onto my elephantine feet so left grumpily yet morally sound.
Thursday, after Gymbaroo, a spot of opping was called for & the second I glimpsed these lovelies my heart skipped a beat. They were EXACTLY what I have been after, trawling Etsy for in the hopes of finding a cheap pair of with free shipping or something… and they were right in front of me. I picked them up – Size 8. ‘Aren’t I a Men’s 9?’ I wondered (I am in cons – I mistakenly thought these were American), but I thought I better try them on anywho – they looked about right – and oh they were! They are comfortable and tough and waterproof – which is somewhat of a novelty to me with my previous experience of cheap, cruddy boots. I could go on about their awesomeness, I could, but I shall content myself with smiling to myself when I see them and being rather chuffed. Oh – and they were $25, precisely, and about a thousand times better than the tat I wanted to buy the day before.
How good is that. I share the same rare gigantic feet syndrome! Absolute nightmare when you have size 9 - 10 boats and rare as hens teeth to actually get your size in a sale - so WELL DONE to you. It's double happiness when you find a great Oppy bargain AND in your size!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, meant for you! And super cool! What a good find, yay you!
ReplyDeleteYep good find. Isn't it great when you finally find something you have been searching for at an op shop?!
ReplyDeletesweet! nice find, isn't is amazing when you find something at the opshop that you love AND it's in your size :)
ReplyDeleteI am sure they are of better quality than anything that rivers can throw up, and way more comfortable. Good one! xxNick
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find and well done you for resisting the temptation of new shoes and breaking your pledge - you see, that was the Universe rewarding you for remaining faithful! They look great!
ReplyDeleteoh how awesome, my heart is almost skipping an excited sympathetic beat!
ReplyDeleteOh - I love them too!
ReplyDeleteJust perfect! Brilliant find!!!!
What a great find! I've been searching for a brown pair of boots second hand since last Winter! With no luck. Yay for you!
ReplyDeleteIt's a great day when you can find some boots that fit and that you love! Yippee :D
ReplyDeletehey there well done on saving £23 & being strong, since finding flea market find's i find it easier to sticking to my stash busting also i do love a good rummage... treasures waiting to be found!!!!!
ReplyDeletehave a peek if you have time :)
http://misstracianderson.blogspot.com/2010/04/more-rummaging.html
http://misstracianderson.blogspot.com/2010/04/my-day-of-rummaging.html
very nice! now all you need is a good rain to make some nice big muddy puddles for you to go stomping in!
ReplyDeletegreat find nice work vic!!
ReplyDeletei have kids sized feet, so have to usually buy kids shoes its a pain in the ass aha..
Cool find! It was definitely meant to be, the planets were aligned in the boot universe or something like that!
ReplyDeleteNick - '..throw up' is right lol, Rivers quality really is questionable at best, the boy bought workboots from there & they practically disintegrated...!
ReplyDeleteJodie - Now, see, I'd love that! I know The Punk has herself some pretty awesome boots lol.
Thanks all for your comments... geez these boots rock... I'm glad you agree.... ;)
oh it must have been fate!!! awesome fine hun
ReplyDeletexx Courtney
oh happy days! dont you just finds like that!
ReplyDeleteFabulous boots! What a great find. I'm sure you will love them lots! What a lovely outing they got to the park.
ReplyDeleteSophie x