So we’re on adoption budget here in the Franks’ house. But I’d worn through my boots (3 years of walking everywhere has worn clean through a 1-inch heel) and started looking for another pair to last me a while. I wanted high quality boots, because I like to counteract our disposable cheap-goods culture when I can. Clarks had a pair for $120 I loved. But I couldn’t bring myself to do it. Then I found a pair of granny booties at Aldo for $70.
Pretty on the outside, nothing on the inside.
Getting closer. But when I tried them on, Ugh! They were so uncomfortable.
Then I thought, what about thrift stores? But honestly, with the bed bugs plaguing our city right now, I couldn’t bear the thought, or the risk.
Hello, Etsy? That girl comes to the rescue again! Nabbed these for $20, got them in the mail yesterday, and they are lovely. Vintage leather with plenty of wear left to get me to Russia and back and then running after two energetic boys.
Quasi-hipster mom. It’s the new hipster.
Come to momma.
So check out Etsy’s vintage section for your winter footwear or whatever else you are looking for. You might find a steal.
Love those boots! Shopping Etsy for shoes is a great idea! Thanks Jess!