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Specifically: buying shoes on the realreal. If you live in nyc and are like me, you’re probably really hard on your shoes. Remove the anxiety of scuffing a new pair of by buying someone’s barely worn ones. You get good quality shoes for a regular price AND you won’t be devastated when you trip up the subway stairs (couldn’t be me!!).
Also, yes, you can get trendy stuff but it’s not that discounted. Do some digging in nice brands that are known for making good shoes.
Pro tip: if you’re looking on depop or similar sites, know your Japanese (JP) or cm shoe size. Sometimes it’s just marked as CM on the tag. This is the size of your shoe in centimeters and is less arbitrary than other sizing systems!
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I’m very stubborn when it comes to buying new items for my wardrobe - especially shoes. i recently got myself a new pair for the first time since i was sixteen. But I still wear my old white air force 1s. And my black ones too. But not too long ago i got these fake docs and they fit me great! It feels so weird to walk around in un-creased shoes. But that wont last very long. I dont know how to take good care of footwear. But that’s nothing a trip to the mall can’t fix. You know those guys who offer to spruce up your shoes in the mall?
May 8, 2023
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Here I am. Sore, bloody, beaten-down, and embarrassed. I’m breaking in a new pair of leather shoes. If the shoe fits, wear it. But if it doesn’t, wear it around your apartment when you’re home alone. Do laps up and down wincing and wondering when they’re going to feel normal. Wear it up and down your block going to grab coffee or get a sandwich, limping your way home hoping none of your neighbors ask if you’re okay, to which you must respond, “yes I’m fine. I’m just wearing shoes that don’t fit.” Wear them when you have nothing to lose. Never before a long day out or a first date. Wear them with bandaids on your heels and bandaids in your pockets, and bandaids in your other pockets. Maybe one day I’ll wear them out dancing.
Oct 25, 2024
When you buy shoes they're not laced to be worn, they're laced to be shown/shipped. Re-lacing them makes them look and feel better, I promise.
Jun 16, 2024
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Stop thinking about germs so much. Touch the subway pole. Touch your mouth after (by accident). Boost your immune system. Live forever.
Jan 24, 2024
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call a friend out of the blue no plan no warning no texting before just let it rip (ring). an absolute thrill when they pick up!!! what are the odds!!!
Jan 31, 2024
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You don’t need a nap but you still need to lay for a bit. That’s feet up time.
Feb 13, 2024