Sure they look horrible, but that's the idea. As Dr. Seymour Fisher, author of "Body Consciousness" sadly observes, "There is a fundamental dissatisfaction with the body in our culture today." For this reason, or maybe not, thousands of otherwise normal people are tottering around these days as much as seven inches off the ground. Platform shoes in a splendidly flamboyant variety of styles and materials are selling as fast as stores can stock them.
Meanwhile, a staff nurse in the emergency ward of New York's Bellvue Hospital notes a distinct increase in foot injuries caused by twisted ankles and falls, "especially to the little bones of the foot." But some patients are incorrigible. "There they go," says the nurse, "clomping away with one foot in a cast and the other one in a clog."
Already 5' 9" in her bare feet, Shelly Smith becomes 6' 2" in plastic clogs from Pelican, $45.00
From Monique Shoes, a sharp pair of two-tones costs $40.00
Zigzag popular clogs from Goody Two Shoes cost $40.00
For back to-school, $40.00 from the 34th Street Bootery shop
Palm trees are hand painted, $45.00 from Goody Two Shoes
Lydia Roaches red leather platforms from Monique have heels six inches high $40.00
2 comments:
Well, I do have to admit to rather liking the "zigzags." I can't imagine ever wearing them, though!
I think these shoes are humourous and glam - but also difficult to jive in :)
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