(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!
Yeah, you can have too many shoes but I love the ones you have added, and at that price, you couldn’t have refused! I love shoes too, but at my age I have promised myself that when one pair comes in, another has to go out. That keeps me from buying too many, because at this moment, I love every pair of shoes I own!
Rho,
According to my sister (who has over 200 pairs of shoes), boots and sandals don’t “count” as shoes, so you’re still okay!!! I too am a shoe-a-holic, and as I wear a smallish size (5 1/2) I buy them when I find them!!! Love the b/w flats….
MimiG
Hi Ms. Rhoda…all of my friends are wearing those “crocs” and I can’t stand the way they look…ugh! I’m into comfort these days myself, but really…those have to be the ugliest shoe ever…even on people who have small feet! I don’t want to count my shoes (too many)…but the truth is, I only wear about 3 or 4 pr. most of the time… 😉 Bo
I remember in my 20s, my daughter and I counted them and I had over 60 pair including boots. Now I’m down to about 25 but that is because I cleaned my closet out last summer and got rid of some. I love shoes but I’m not as bad as I used to be!
Love, love your cute finds!
I’m only about comfort! I don’t care what they look like if they are comfortable and fit well. I only own about 6 pairs – 3 brown and 3 black. I don’t even own any sneakers – I just wear my regular shoes to the gym. I bet I’m in the minority, though. I would rather buy dishes any day than shoes. Sally
Wow, I finally found someone that doesn’t like Crocs. I’m with you Rhoda I think they are the ugliest shoes! I wouldn’t ever wear those no matter how comfy they are! In the summer I live in sandels and in the winter I live in my croco high heel boots…so cute, but can’t wear them for long. Oh well, it’s good that I hibernate during the winter.
Fun post! Im on the lookout for some new shoes for my trip. A shopping I must go~
Ahhh, shoes…. I am absolutely a shoe collector. At one point in highschool(the 90’s) I had 163 pair. No kidding. Since I am now older and wiser, I have thinned them down, and now have around 30-40. But I still love a great deal, and it looks like you found some!
I have been adding to my flats collection too…..
WOW, that’s alot of shoes. Do you think she has walked a mile in many of them?
Kathleen
Love my Shoes and Purses! Although I have had to go for comfort over style due to the years I abused my poor feet! Or I should say I buy better shoes now.
xoxo,
Cathleen
Not only do I love shoes. But I love shoe blog postings. I just stared and drooled over the pictures.
I am a shoe lover from way back, but with the arthritis in my hip, I can no longer wear heels. I am totally a flat girl now, but I like cute with comfort. I probably have about twenty pairs of shoes.
Did you say shoes! I thought you did. I adorn shoes, shoes and shoes. I have last count about 120 I gave away back in Oct about 60 pairs of shoes. And I still buy shoes. Great post right after every woman’s heart.
blossom
I sooo totally agree with you about the Crocs, Rhoda. I think they are beyond ugly!!! I have about 25 pair of shoes, sandals and boots in my closet now and that does not count the flip flops that I wear only in the yard in the summer! 🙂 My favorites for comfort are Clarks and I have a pair of leopard print flats by Nurture that are the most comfortable I have!
HI Rhoda……I too love shoes! I keep my Spring/Summer shoes in a box under the bed & change them out – that way I can have more shoes. Since working in the Boutique at Stein Mart p/t , I have to have a good pair of flats to change into at lunch. Your feet will kill ya! YOu got some cute ones too, I see!
I order online alot since I have a 5 size foot. Enjoy those darling shoes! Bonnie
Hi Rhoda,
I have shoes, lots of em….but flip flops are my fave, every color, I can’t get enough. My heart rate just went up as I typed the words !!! LOVE EM lol
I have a pair of hot pink Crocs, they sure are ugly but they are great gardening shoes. They DO NOT leave the yard lol
Fun post,
Kathy 🙂
ps and I just love my melon color UGGS
p.s. I love the 2nd pair of shoes in the post !!!
Kathy 🙂
Great post! Loved the look at that shoe closet. Mariah must have lots of golden clothes to go with all those golden shoes! lol
The older I get, the more I just want to be comfortable. If I could get by not wearing any shoes, that’s the way I would like it! 😉
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
Yes, I LOVE SHOES TOO!! The only problem I have is when we go on vacation. My hubby complains (loudly) about all the shoes I have to take. He can’t understand it. Well, I try to tell him that I need a different pair for each outfit. He takes two pairs. One running shoes, 2) casual shoes. That’s it. He just doesn’t understand. But then just to get back at him, I’ll say, I don’t understand all that fishing stuff you must bring. I mean how many lures can one possibly need?
Blessings,
Sher
Hi I am Glenda I am a shoe-oholic. I have been sober for a year, and it’s the hardest year I have ever lived. Did a mention I am a purse-oholic too, that’s another meeting all together.
Ciao