These Boots Were Made For Something

boots, originally uploaded by crau1971.

Walking, sure. Making a statement, more accurate.

I purchased these boots four years ago, in the bargain basement of a store in Freeport, ME. They were all alone on the rack, not even a box. Exactly my size. No others like them in the whole store. Marked down close to 90% of retail, I kid you not. Of course, I had to own them. I mean, pink snakeskin Doc Marten's?! Come on!

As I walked to the register, giggling over my find, I kept hearing whispers. When I put the boots down on the counter, the sales girl shook her head, and said, "Dammit, I lost." I turned around to notice EVERY EMPLOYEE IN THE STORE gathered to watch me purchase these boots. Apparently, they'd been languishing in the basement for quite some time, and this sales girl had bet every one of her co-workers a coffee if no one bought them that particular weekend.

I left the store just as she was leaving for Starbucks. Possibly my favorite retail story ever.