In search of Rosie's shoes...

It seems like every time I take my mother out shopping, we are in search of the perfect shoe!  In my mind, shopping day with mom is really the "search for Rosie's shoes" and is very similar to the quest for the Holy Grail!

For me--having had minor back surgery--I am most satisfied with either a soft pair of UGGs, Toms, Old Gringos, or anything that resembles a comfortable flip flop!

Although I have been known to wear Choos that are way too high for walking across a campus, I am not that obsessed with shoes.

However, after our Friday search for the "ungettable" perfect shoe,  (...one that is closed toed, but summer-y, has some type of ankle strap, is lightweight, and is not "too high...") I started to think about shoes and shoe design.

Of course it seems that every notable designer also has a shoe line. But, what came to mind was the simple, classic espadrille--the shoe that seems to meet all of Rosie's criteria for a summer shoe!

I started my quest and education of shoes by finding out more about the espadrille.  Did you know that this wonderous shoe had it's origin in Spain?  Also, did you know that the name is derived from the Catalan name for the shoes, espardenya?

I tried to explain the design to my mother, however, she did not see this classic shoe as being...SEXY! (...do I hear the term octogenarian cougar forming in your brain?!).

The "non sexy" image" may be in part because this classic style -- traditionally made from natural fiber and rope -- was worn by peasants.

BUT (and this is what I will sell Rosie on...) the shoe was made popular by Lauren Bacall in the movie, Key Largo...ahhhh Bogie and Becall...classics themselves!

A quick Zappos search produced way too many choices!  Red, gold, striped, flowered, green, black, glittered, textured, oy!  I think one of these would be perfect for Rosie because they meet all of the criteria:

But, it will be up to Rosie to decide...have fun, mom!

For me, it will be these rockin' kates to add to my Choos!

I just ordered these (really!) to help with the "search for Rosie's shoes!"

...thinking of the days when I can pull out my UGGs again!