[gmku]

A number of years ago I heard that one of the first things a woman does when meeting a man is check out his shoes. Ever since then I've been overly conscious of what I wear on my feet. They have to be quality shoes, and appropriate for whatever situation I'm in, or I feel goofy.

It doesn't matter as much now that I work on my own and not in an office, but even so, I still have to go out and meet people, and so I still believe I have to invest a little in my appearance.

Yeah, man, and shoes are just plain fun. They can make you feel like James Bond or Keith Richards, with the right pair.

I also have a bunch of back-up pairs from over the years that are still good but that are a little out of style. Some green-suede Pumas (I actually still wear these with jeans if I'm in the right mood, like trolling around town to go to record stores or go to music clubs or whatever). Also a couple of Borns that are really worn to death but rather nice looking. Some old school brown Doc Martin boots (!). And even some old black Doc Martin low oxfords.