A man once complained about women who wear trainers with their 'otherwise pristene' work outfit on the tube. He believes all women should commute in sky high stilettos. Here is my response to him.
1. Generally (and in most aspects of my life, since I am taller than the average female) I wear flat shoes or boots when commuting. Occasionally, I will pop on my trainers and change into these cute black wedges that I keep under my desk for such days. This is not because I want to ruin an otherwise fashionable outfit. Nor is it because I really like trainers. This is because I would like to get to work by walking at a reasonable pace without sore feet or a broken ankle.
2. From my flat's door to my classroom door I must walk ten minutes (at a very brisk pace, considering I am always late) to the train station, dodge random stoppers, sprint up 3 flights of stairs, hop on a train, hop off a train, dodge more commuters, sprint down one flight of stairs, meander through a short corridor, sprint up another flight of stairs, grab a coffee, hop on a train, hop off a train whilst shoving morons out of my way, walk briskly down a train platform, up another flight of stairs, through the station, out the door, onto a bus, stand on the bus (because there are never any seats), hop off the bus, and walk 5 more minutes to my classroom. Then I must stand on my feet ALL DAY. Then repeat the same process over again. Does this sound like a journey fit for high heeled shoes?
3. Have you spent even 5 minutes in heels? Didn't think so.
4. Once I wore these high-heeled Italian leather boots to work a half day. By the time I got home I had to peel my socks off. They were stuck to my feet. WITH BLOOD.
5. Do you think I care what you think I look like?
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