Ok, maybe a bit melodramatic… maybe saved my feet is more like it.

But, I have never had a love-type relationship with flats.  I think that women – and especially tgirls – look much better in heels.

The tgirl aspect is important.  Men tend to have larger feet and proportionately shorter legs than women, and heels address both concerns.  A bent foot is a smaller foot, and obviously a heel extends the length of the leg.

But, (I can’t believe I am saying this!!) there is a practical aspect to life as a woman.  GF will be relentless after hearing me say such a thing, but alas, it is true.

Until now, I have adopted the approach of taking along a pair of running shoes and wearing them on the treks from place to place, then changing into heels where people might see me.

But, aside from being inconvenient and forcing me to have a larger purse at certain times when when I might much prefer having that really cute small one, stuff happens while you’re on the way from A to B. 

In Provincetown, for example, you really couldn’t walk two blocks without running into someone you knew.

I have decided that walking from place to place is part of life, and needs to be lived in nice shoes and a completely presentable outfit from head to toe.

Enter flats.

Admittedly they have to be carefully chosen – and worn only when necessary – but being able to walk a couple of miles without looking like an off-duty secretary or cheerleader, or having to carry along another pair of shoes is worth the effort.

And, it is also true that heels simply aren’t appropriate in certain circumstances.  Where they are totally impractical, they often end up looking out of place – and will give you away.

So, do as those who live every day as women do, and you will have a much easier time passing.

…and walking.

Your feet will thank you.