Miami - January 09, 2009

My Left Foot

Upper Echelon Shoes

Dr. Scholls: Tell me what brings you to therapy. Bunions?

Left Foot: No, I’m depressed. My boyfriend used to play footsy with me, but now he’s into the slutty stilettoed masses.

Scholls: I have just the prescription for you, Upper Echelon Shoes. The new line of tricked-out sneakers comes with chains.

Foot: I don’t think he’s into the rough stuff.

Scholls: No, no. They have oversize gold or gunmetal chains instead of laces. The fabulous kicks are sure to catch his attention.

Foot: So they’re uppers?

Scholls: You betcha. The high-tops come in leather now and denim for spring. And there are a slew of colors — red, turquoise, green, gray, black, pink. I think a girl like you would want the glittery gold leather paired with a gold chain.

Foot: Are you saying I’m high maintenance?

Scholls: If the shoe fits.

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