That One Time I Chose the Wrong Shoe Size — A Love Story

2bebetter
3 min readDec 4, 2023

Hey Shoe Lovers, Gather ‘Round!

Okay, let me spill the tea about the time I fell head over heels for a pair of shoes that were, well, a size too small. Picture this — there I was, casually strolling through the mall, and BAM! I spotted the most fabulous shoes ever. All the colors, all the styles, they were practically calling my name. The catch? They were a teeny-tiny size 36, and I’m a solid 37. But did that stop me? Nah.

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The Temptation and Boss’s Warning

So, I decide to roll the dice, thinking, “I’ll get used to it, right?” Oh boy, was I wrong. The boss, probably sensing my impending shoe disaster, warned me they were a size too small. But you know how it goes — fashion over logic, always.

The Honeymoon Period

Initially, everything was rainbows and butterflies. My friends showered me with compliments, and those shoes? Gorgeous! I even convinced myself the discomfort was just a minor hiccup. We’ve all been there, right? The sacrifices we make for fashion.

Blisters and Regrets

Fast forward two weeks, and reality hit. Blisters, sore feet, the whole shebang. Yet, every compliment felt like a small victory. A month in, the blisters…

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