Shoe Shopping

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The last time I bought myself a pair of dress shoes for work was 2 years ago. I wear men's shoes because they make me feel more natural than the alternative.

I read that and my mind immediately flashed to salespeople using Brannock Devices on my feet when I was a girl. I wonder why that's not a thing anymore.

I hate shopping for anything, but shoes is one of the worst. I'll wear a pair until they are disgustingly tatty before even thinking about getting a new pair. It would help if my feet were actually a matching pair, but there's such a size difference that I have to choose between crushed right toes or stepping out of the left heel. I also need lots of toe room, as scrunching my toes is my go-to "invisible" stim when I'm out in public.

...usually followed by the the ultimate humiliation - having to try a pair on and then self-consciously walk the aisle in them while being badgered by the shopkeeper to "walk normally".

Who was cut off by my father asking me how they felt. Dad would then have me walk over to him, and wiggle my toes. He made sure I had room to grow, but not so much that the shoes didn't fit. I never see parents doing that with kids now. Sometimes the salesperson would do that instead of dad.

I'm a size 10 medium in shoes. I hate boots unless they are UGG boots. Boots aren't what I'm into.