Okay, so I got to work today and shared an elevator with two women discussing Canadians' favourite topic- the weather. Both of them looked like they were dressed appropriately for the crisp March air and appeared to be quite warm, until one of them complained that her feet were cold. I looked down at her feet and low and behold there they were... the open-toe pump! She saw the look written all over her friend’s face and proclaimed proudly, ‘I just couldn’t resist’. I nearly screamed! I have been itching for weeks to discuss this topic but I was too afraid of offending the offenders. Enough is enough! This has been a huge pet peeve of mine for many, many years. Open-toe pumps and/or sandals are summer footwear- no ifs, ands or buts!!! No matter how many times you wear these shoes summer will not, I repeat NOT, hasten its footsteps. Accept the unfortunate geographical location of your residence with pride and dignity and cover up those tender tootsies! If you fit within the following criteria, you should NOT wear the aforementioned pump:1. You live north of the 42nd parallel between October 15th & April 30th
2. There is little to no visible flora or fauna anywhere for miles
3. It is less than 18˚C, 65˚F
4.You are forced to wear wool, wool/cashmere, goose down, fur or leather due to inclement weather
5. There is snow, slush, sleet or freezing rain either falling from the sky or resting on the ground
Ladies, and maybe even gents, it is not okay to wear open-toe shoes during the height of the winter season. Yes, the new spring collection at Nine West is cute but that doesn’t mean you have to wear your new purchase right now! Wait a few months and then break them out. Don’t suffer frostbite or future rheumatoid arthritis for the sake of fashion- it’s just not worth it.
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