I’m on the hunt for summer shoes

My fierce hunting instincts have been aroused. I want new shoes. Not just any new shoes, but a specific pair. I love my Kumfs Kinky boots so much that I want something similar I can wear in summer (they’d be way to warm on a hot day). Specifically I’m looking for:

• A mid-height heel pump (I have flats, low kitten heels and high heels, just no mid height heels)
• No open toes, no sandles, no slingbacks (I just don't like them)
• Louie or wedge style heel by preference
• Non-stiletto (because I plan to walk in them)
• Very comfortable and that don’t give me blisters every time I wear them
• Able to be walked in for a few kilometres in one go
• Elegant
• And a little bit unusual to look at, think quirky (not to much to ask, is it?)

I’ve done an initial look around, and well, I’ve been a bit disappointed. My first stop was Kumfs Australia, but I usually find their court shoes are just a bit too ... chunky. I know they’re designed to fit an orthotic insert in them, but it doesn’t make for pretty pumps (their boots on the other hand are lovely). It was a remote chance, but there wasn’t anything I liked.

Wittner was the next stop and I saw a few options, but nothing that jumped out and said “buy me”. The Bullet in Black and Cream on their website is rather fine though. (It doesn’t fill my walkability requirements AT ALL. Can I get them anyway, please?)

Betts had the perfect pair of shoes, the Darcy, fitting all of my requirements. They were black, with a leather rose sculpted over the toe, and very comfortable. Unfortunately they were end of season stock, so they only had one in a size 40. The lady at the counter said to check back Friday afternoon, as she was getting more sale stock in then (and I may just do that). I think I’ll also “let my fingers do the walking” and call around to see if there are any more stores conveniently nearby that might have them.

Other than that, there was nothin’, nada, naught. I think my next stop is to check out the city stores and see what they have. I’ll keep you up to date.

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