Shoes

I bought a new pair of black pumps yesterday at Payless. I was surprised, normally I need to get a 10 1/2 or 11, or when I can find them a size 10 wide. At Payless it seems that their sizes run a little larger than most shoe manufacturers. Considering how inconsistent sizing can be with women's clothing, shoes tend to be much better. I have been looking for some good closed toe pumps for a while but in my size it seems that open toe is the most common. Not that i'm complaining... I love open toe shoes - it gives me an excuse to paint my toenails. :-D
In the cooler weather I'm more inclined to wear tights so closed toe shoes are better. At the same time I am really getting addicted to knee high boots. I own 3 pair now and am definitely going to be buying more pairs of them. I just wish I could find another pair of the black ones. I am wearing them out and don't think they'll last too much longer.
I don't think I have worn a pair of flat shoes in 6 months and I am loving it. I'm more comfy in a 2"-3" heel than I am in flats anyday. Why is it that high heels have to be a girl only thing anyway? They were invented for men after all... It seems that the 20th century brought about some very odd restrictions on clothing styles for men & women.