(In Style Home, Spring 2006, I believe this is Mariah Carey’s closet)
Oh, according to my hubby, yes you can. But, at least I don’t have this many! 
Me and shoes go WAY back. My closet has always held its share of shoes, especially when I was younger. Now, I try to keep only the shoes that I know I will wear regularly and it’s still hard to pare them down. I have one of those shoe cubbies that holds 25 and it’s overflowing, so I really need to get in there and decide which ones to keep. I mean, how many pairs of black shoes do you need? Apparently, a lot. Casual, dressy, heels, flats, and everything in between.
So, I just added 3 more to the collection. A cute as a button pair of Cole Haan black and white flats. I wore flats years ago when they were really popular and now they are back again and looking really stylish, so I really needed a good pair (or 2) and with my love of all things black and white, these will be so versatile for the wardrobe. A TJ Maxx special, they were even on clearance for $25. You sure can’t beat that. 
Never one to like old lady shoes or those “comfort” shoes that so many older women wear, if a shoe looks strange on my foot, I am not gonna wear it. Pure and simple, I don’t care how comfortable it is, if it is clodhopper UGLY, there is no way in the world that I’m going to like myself in them. Are you like that too? Shoes can make or break an outfit. When I was in my 20’s, I couldn’t imagine ever wearing ugly shoes just for the sake of comfort, but now that I’m older, comfort has become more important with the bunions I’m now sporting (never thought that would happen either!). Even now, comfort does not totally override style and fashion. I still have to feel and look cute in them! Take for instance, the ever-popular Crocs. I think those are the ugliest shoes known to mankind. Now don’t take offense if you love them, that’s just my opinion.
This pair (above) I picked up at Rack Room and they are really comfortable. I’d never heard of the brand (Bjorndal), but they feel great on and they are just right for a casual look without looking old-lady. Perfect with jeans and I think they may become my favorite casual shoes. With socks in the winter, without in summer.
I couldn’t resist this pair of flat Aerosoles either, on clearance at TJ Maxx for $15. Whatta deal!
I’m not even going to count how many shoes I have, but it’s probably around 40 or so, counting the boots. I’m sure many of you have way more than that. Some of them have to go, my closet just isn’t big enough to keep hoarding them like I do, especially since I don’t wear them all.
So, do you love shoes too? Come on, fess up! Do you have a favorite brand of shoes (for comfort) and do you only wear shoes that you FEEL good in? How important are comfort AND looks? I’ve had great luck with Aerosoles for both style AND comfort and find them quite often at TJ Maxx.
So, go ahead and tell us how many pairs YOU have, while we’re talkin’! And excuse me, while I clean out my shoes to make room for 3 more.
Edited to add: Julia at Hooked on Houses is having her linky party today & since I seemed to be hooked on shoes, I’m adding this post. Go on over and take a look at all the other things people are hooked on!
What a fun post! You found some great shoes. The b/w Cole Haan’s are just fabulous!
I adore shoes, especially a cute pair of heels! I wear them with everything from jeans to skirts. But I have to say my favorite pair of shoes is my UGGSwhich I found on clearance about four years ago. They’re not the boots which are so popular, but a pair of clogs. They are so warm and soft, a perfect shoe for the cold winter.
I’m not really sure how many pair of shoes I own, it’s actually quite reasonable (maybe 10 or 12 pair). With a 11 year old that has gone from a size three to a six six in less than a year, I’m growing broke trying to keep HER in shoes!
Have a lovely Thursday!
Jen
I love shoes too!
Looks like you got some great deals!
I soooo enjoyed this post! I love SEEING cute shoes on other people, and jewelry too. I have three pairs, and TWO of them are exactly the same. I’m all about comfort!!!! But I can’t resist a cute picture frame! So I guess we all LIKE what we LIKE, and that’s good, right??? Have a great day.
I WANT those Aerosoles you got at TJ Max!!!
I love shoes but most of mine have been bought on sale and through the past 5-10 years. There are some I don’t wear but it’s hard to part with them. I have between 40 and 50. If I could find a good home for some, I would, but so far I just keep them. I like the shoe storage above… I remember once Mariah Carey was on TV and showed her shoes. Those might even be hers (do you know?). That might be a little much because some of them look exactly like the others! But hey, if you get them for free or have a lot of money, I guess you can do what you want.
Cute post. I’m down to a reasonable 10 or 12. Once you retire you don’t need so many dress shoes. I donated barely worn ones to an organization called Dress for Success. They made good use of them. Love that black and white pair, now those are ones that I would add. Hugs, Marty
Funny you used the word “clodhopper.” We say that, too!
I have 2 pairs of Aerosoles and they are the most comfortable pairs I wear…cute, too.
Melanie@Bella~Mella
I can’t believe you got the Cole Haan’s that cheap! Yes, I love shoes too. Never seem to find the cuties that you found at our TJ..maybe it’s my size that’s the problem.
Hi my name is French and I am a shoe-a-holic;) French
Gotta have my shoes! I use to find great shoes at TJ Maxx or Marshalls…I found Jack Rodger knock offs there several years ago and bought them in 4 colors (they were more comfortable than the real thing). Haven’t found anything else in a long time.
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE shoes!!!! But if they ain’t cute I ain’t wearin em….no matter now comfortable they are! LOL!!! Is that vain? HA!!! Seriouly I love cute shoes. I probably have 40 to 50 pair as well. I always feel guilty when I look at my husbands shoes compared to mine. But hey……he has lots of fishing poles and I only have one. So there ya go!!!
Hi Rhoda,
I have lots of shoes I don’t ever wear, but you never know when you’ll need them!
I love your new additions! Very stylish and chic!
Diane
Rhoda,
I am so enjoying getting to know you from your charming blog. What fun making new friends in blogland. I don’t have the shoe collection problem but I get overboard on plenty of other things….picture frames, fabric remnants and flower containers.
Sending some sunshine to you today! Marcy “hellosunshine.typepad”
I have a lot of shoes but even MORE sweaters. It is insane really, fall weight, heavy winter, spring, dressy:) Crazy I tell you! But in MI, I wear them more than ANYTHING.
Wearing my ugly Lands End suede shoes today, good on the ice!
Good morning Rhoda 🙂
Beautiful shoes and great deals too!
Purses and shoes…. my mother feeds both addictions during Christmas and my birthday, but I help too LOL
I have about 30 purses and 60 pairs of shoes and most of them are black. My favorite pair of shoes are my Betsey Johnson heels and my favorite boots are Chanel, both of them are REALLY comfy as far as dress shoes go. Although when I’m at home, I’m usually barefoot or wearing my Uggs.
Rich can’t complain, because he has a shoe addiction too LOL
hugs,
rue
Shoes are so close to my heart…I love them! They have been a weakness of mine for many years. I used to wear heels all of the time but have gone to flats over the past few years. I love the two pairs of flats you have pictured. I may have to hit up TJ here soon. 🙂
I have around 100 pairs of shoes. I have the same type cubby system that holds 25 pairs each. I have two of those and then shoes all over the closet. I only wish mine were as organized as Mariah’s. 🙂
Fun post!
My mother taught me at an early age, about shoes. She didn’t sit me down and give me a shoe lecture or anything. She taught by example. So that’s why I have around 40 pair in my closet now and many many many purses!!! Mother wore a size 4. In the good ol’ days, sample size was 4. The owner of the shoe store would call mother when the samples changed up or whatever. She had the cutest shoes and handbags to match, all at very reasonable prices, because she wore sample size and because she loved shoes!!
I love shopping for shoes at Marshall’s etc…always cute shoes at great prices. Somewhere in my archives at the Back Porch are photos of the shoes I wore for our daughter’s wedding rehearsal and wedding, last year. I love those shoes. Definitely not old lady…although, I must admit, I do like Clark’s, when I walk for any distance. Always slides, since my foot injury. Slides, for me, are much more comfortable than an enclosed shoe.
Yes, I’ll admit it….along with my dish collection….I have a shoe obsession.
I love shoes but I don’t buy them like I used to. I have a foot shelf in our walk-in closet, so I can store quite a few that way.
I go for style but they can’t hurt my feet. I don’t do flats, well other than my flip-floppy summer styles. I feel frumpy and to be honest, wearing flats for a few days makes my feet hurt. I need a bit of a heel.
I’ve not done any shopping since before the holidays, I do need to look at some shoes for spring/summer.
tina
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HAHAHA!! SHOE shelf! hmmmm, I wonder what a foot shelf would look like???
tina
I have 25 pairs – some of which I need to get rid of, as I have not worn them in years. I don’t think I have ever been a shoe fanatic.
Glenda