M: Effortless! Perfectly acceptable bike riding footwear.
A: She is gonna bust her ass.
M: Bless her heart.
A: She seems to be struggling. FASHION IS HARD.
M: "Why do the street style people like bikes so much? WHY?"
A: I think they're all hoping she will bust her ass. I know I am.
M: It's like the moddle Olympics. Up next, running across subway grates in stilettos.
A: Walking through traffic in heels is the gymnastics of the moddle Olympics:
M: Is she wearing an unfastened straight jacket? Don't answer that. I don't really care.
A: And finally, the main event! The sockless man stroll:
M: So many sweaty feet in one place should be illegal.
A: Someone is going to win the foot blister category for sure.
M: Gross.
A: Gold medal! In foot stank!
*photo source: http://streetfsn.blogspot.com
Cycling like that IS perfectly normal, you Americans you. It doesn't have to be all lycra and no mudguards, you know. (Is she going uphill? It does look a little strained.)
ReplyDeleteStreet clothes, sure. But 5" platform wedges? No. Sorry, just no.
DeleteOh live a little. I cycle in the clogs. But I have to plan my brakes a bit then... and I'd not cycle with the kid on the bike seat then. Pedalling is fine but hopping off is exciting.
DeleteThat sounded snarkier than I intended. It was more live a little and a cute smiley emoticon to go with it like. ;D
DeleteI live in Europe and, as I live and breathe, I have never EVER cycled in platform wedges :)
Deletethe bevy of sockless men:
ReplyDeletethey look like they have been held against their will in their private boys elementary school and just escaped at age 25.