I've got a bunch of half-written posts about real stuff, like my love-hate relationship with our house, my hate-hate relationship with painting and ladders, that 2007 Books post I've promising since, oh, December, and all the fun things I've been keeping myself busy with to preemptively stamp out any bachelorette-induced loneliness. Every morning I resolve to finish them. And then I get distracted by things like watching It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia clips on YouTube and whoops, it's 1am and I haven't showered all day. Or eaten dinner.
Today, my distraction of choice is this:
I tried on a pair of Privos at Filene's basement this weekend and I almost bought them because they were without a doubt the most comfortable shoes I've ever put on my feet (and I'm including my beloved Asics Gel Kayanos in that statement). It was like a thousand little angels were massaging my heels and arches with every step and after a few laps up and down the shoe aisle I died and went to heaven. The End.
But then I talked myself out of buying them for the following reasons: 1. The one pair in the store, which was a different model than those pictured above, were sort of ugly. There was some sort of meshy screen-like material involved and it was not attractive. 2. They were too big for me. 3. I had just purchased three new pairs of shoes the day before, and 4. I'd never heard of Privos and I was afraid that they were actually an old lady brand of shoes and I just didn't realize it because I AM an old lady. So I didn't buy them, I went home and promptly forgot about it.
Then this morning I got an email from Endless.com advertising all sorts of magical things like free shipping and millions of styles and world peace and I thought to myself, I wonder if they have any of those Privo shoes? And lo, they did. Some were kind of ugly, but some were cute. Very cute. And comfy looking.
But still, I feared that Privo was some sort of secret Old Lady Brand. What to do? Who to consult? Hmmm... I seemed to remember a certain blogger's recent quest for the perfect comfy, yet fashionable shoes to wear on her Italian honeymoon, and since and she's and young and hip and a dedicated shoe maven.
And guess what? Angela picked the same shoes I did! And she did an incredible amount of research to find the perfect honeymoon shoes, so I stopped thinking about it and just hit "order" (in two sizes, thanks free shipping and free returns!). They'll be here tomorrow and then I'll no longer have to embarrass myself by walking to and from the office in my work clothes and sneakers.
And now I've moved on to wondering if I can't find a way to justify also buying these: 
The End.
Your shuuz...they are awesome.
xox
Posted by: heidikins | Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 08:37 PM
Oh, I want Privos! If they are an old lady brand, embrace it, grandma! Where did you get yours, somewhere cheap?
Also, I love your flats. I am totally impressed with your ability to amass shoes in one fell swoop.
Posted by: RA | Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 10:22 PM
Stupid me. I see the plug for Endless.com now. Argh.
Posted by: RA | Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 10:23 PM
I blogged about them too! I looooove those shoes: http://www.loveisblonde.com/blog/index.php/2008/01/18/you-wish/
Posted by: janet | Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 10:56 PM
Cute, cute, cute!
And, it seems to me, that you can always find a way to justify shoe purchases. Has something to do with having girl genes!
Posted by: Erin | Friday, March 21, 2008 at 09:58 AM
I need to check these shoes out! I am stocking up on sneakers and flats for my new life of studentry.
God, I love a good blog post about shoes. I'm so easy to please.
Posted by: Laurel | Friday, March 21, 2008 at 11:01 AM
Your title is totally cracking me up. Every time I re-read it, the laughter starts again.
Oh, yes, and cute shoes. Definitely not old-lady-ish.
Posted by: elise | Friday, March 21, 2008 at 11:40 AM
I was going to say, I thought Janet liked these. PEER PRESSURE!!!
Posted by: Erika | Friday, March 21, 2008 at 01:39 PM
You should probably know that those privos you are needing an excuse to buy are on sale on Amazon...
Posted by: Erin | Friday, March 21, 2008 at 04:12 PM
I think I actually NEED a pair now. I love them!
Posted by: Lindsey | Friday, March 21, 2008 at 07:38 PM
I always, always, always go for the grandma shoes too. It must mean good taste! :)
Posted by: Emily | Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 09:40 PM
Privo! is a Clark brand, but they are young and hip and (most important for walking) comfortable.
I feel very lucky to have a Clark's outlet in town so I can buy them cheap. Also since they are the only store in town which carries shoes which fit my tiny size 5 feet, I do a lot of shoe shopping there.
Posted by: Virginia Gal | Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 12:32 PM
Hi! New to your blog - love it.
Privos are saviors - I have the brown pair (in green though) and they are the best. Good choice!
Posted by: Laurie | Friday, March 28, 2008 at 01:59 PM
I clicked through your new shoe mission and HAVE to comment on the Privos. I found these shoes at Marshalls for 40 bucks and couldn't believe it! IN LOVE. Wear them allll the time. And old lady my butt -- I'm going to have knees and hips that work when I'm 80; all your stiletto wearers will be replacing joints and walking with canes!
Posted by: Amanda | Friday, May 16, 2008 at 01:41 PM