Like An Old Shoe: My San Francisco Ballet Flats
"They look like two loyal puppies!" I exclaimed, after my husband finished shooting this beloved pair this weekend. I bought these Nordstrom purple ballet flats during a Thanksgiving trip to San Francisco. You can tell, from the scuffed toes and the worn soles, that was a few years ago. This is one of my ultimate favorites - incredibly comfy and surprisingly versatile. My only qualm was the suede material - I’ve had to sidestep quite a few puddles in this pair. Oh, but SO SOFT - the material hugs the shape of my foot, whilst the sole does provide good protection during long walks. A great travel pair, as you can use these with a lot of wardrobe combinations, as the purple is on the dark side - adding a restrained touch of color. I love wearing them with skirts - even in cold weather, as you can see from this early spring snap my husband took last year. (Though I am the sort to brave the cold with bare legs if I CAN DO IT. Terrible, terrible, terrible…)
The common dilemna with worn-out favorites is finding a good replacement. I’ve tried to hunt for the same pair, but haven’t been able to find them in my price range these days. As a result, I’ve been "conserving" my use of them lately - can’t let go of my loyal, royal purple pups just yet!
