Have I mentioned recently how I hate to shop? Probably not, because I avoid thinking about it as much as I can. (Food, garden and book shopping, being the exceptions.)
But shopping is sometimes unavoidable, and it seems I've come to one of those moments. The perfectly good, if a little scuffed, winter boots I've worn for perhaps three years are now ripped beyond repair on the toe seams. If I don't want to spend from now until sandal time with wet feet, I've got to do something about.
Hence this rather scattered post: must go make the rounds of the various shops to see what still is available this late in the season.
This lovely shoe certainly won't do, hélas.
Aieee!
ReplyDeleteOne of the zippers on my waterproof fabric ankle books has decided to die on me, and just try finding winter boots in February! I tried several places, and since I live near rue St-Hubert there is a good selection, and at least a couple of places that specialize in practical "walkable" shoes and boots (Eureka!, which also does very large and small, narrow and wide fit, and a Naturalizer shop that also has lots of Rohdes, Riekers and other practical German brands). Little left between the size extremes, but worth a try.
In your neighbourhood, there are a couple of Chassidic-owned shops that also stock dour, practical footwear - unlike in some businesses run by members of that community I didn't feel at all out of place or unwelcome at the shop in avenue du Parc near St-Viateur (just across the street from the Mile-End Library). Oh, I was very modestly dressed, but I have visible hair...
Then there is always Globo (downtown and Marché Central) though I hate shopping in that kind of place.
I do have nice leather boots, once again very comfy German ones, but I hate ruining those in the slush and ice we have right now, and they do have a bit of a heel, so I feel unafe using them to trudge... especially with cleats.
I'll see if my zipper is worth reparing. Good luck!
I was looking for a good walking boot, and found a good selection at La Cordée on Ste. Catherine near the Papineau Metro. Nice discounts too.
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