These Boots

"One of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you."
Lee Hazlewood, 1966.

Unlikely. But they may walk over a piece of sidewalk that you have walked on. Or to a bus stop near you.

The spirit of the song is useful to me, though. Creating the sensation of kicking some Pittsburgh sidewalk ass as I move forward in the world.

My new waterproof walking boots were an investment- that's what I told myself as I researched styles and brands online, and finally, somewhat reluctantly, clicked "place order". A $100 investment in my comfort and peace of mind(and they go with most of the outfits in my wardrobe). I rarely spend $100 on any one item. Certainly not shoes. Grateful that I am able, easily, to make this kind of purchase, I chalked it up to what a couple of oil changes would have cost me.

I know that many of my fellow foot travelers don't have the resources to make the same choice for their foot health and safety. Or even know where to find good, solid walking boots or shoes. I didn't. Or get there to purchase them, or have reliable access to the internet or time to order them. Or even want them- they are not as glamorous as gold pumps or what all the kids are wearing.

But sneakers get wet, cheap shoes crack at the soles, and this is just not a world for flip flops, bargain knock offs or this season's must have, even on days when it isn't raining or very cold. They don't take you as far.