Mama Needs a New Pair of Shoes

Do these shoes go with my diaper bag?

Mama can always use a new pair of shoes, but I doubt I’ll be shopping for anything that looks like these fancy footwear.

I had to laugh when I clicked on the New York Times Opinion Section and saw this image. These shoes look like the equivalent of modern-day foot-binding.

There is no doubt that these shoes are absurdly fantastical but would any “everyday” woman actually wear them out and about? I’m hoping that these shoes were just for good show, but I’m sure there is always a daring Carrie Bradshaw of the world who will actually try and work them out.  I can’t imagine any sane (read: practical) woman would try and do so, let alone a Mama toting kids, toys, and a diaper bag around.

I love fashion just as much as the next Mama and, based on my DVR recordings,  I’m clearly addicted to Project Runway.  But, ever since I had a kid, it’s all about comfort. I can appreciate outrageous clothes and shoes as “art”, and that’s about it. You’ll never find this Mama struttin’ down the street like mother-of-three Victoria Beckham (mostly because I enjoy eating), but there’s a good chance you’ll find me in Banana Republic wearing flats.