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From: wfi@unc.UUCP (William F. Ingogly)
Newsgroups: net.singles
Subject: Re: fashion and high heels
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Date: Sat, 11-May-85 14:32:43 EDT
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Posted: Sat May 11 14:32:43 1985
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Reply-To: wfi@unc.UUCP (William F. Ingogly)
Organization: CS Dept., U. of N. Carolina at Chapel Hill
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> I think that the equivalent of Earth Shoes these days are
> Birkenstocks, which are among the ugliest form of footgear 
> ever.  It's one of those "swear by them" or "swear at them"

I had a pair of Earth Shoes back when they were 'in' (I fell for the
'more natural' pitch, I admit). They were uncomfortable and remained
uncomfortable. I wore them until I injured my back trying to move some
furniture while wearing them. They went into the trash, needless to
say.

I've been the proud owner of a pair of Birkenstock sandals for over a
year now. They're the most comfortable and long-lasting sandals I've
ever worn; they were the only pair of shoes I wore from May 1984
through late October 1984 (until the weather got cool). I've had them
on now since early April, and am on my second pair of soles. If you
like sandals, check them out. They're well made, but expensive (mine
cost ~55$).

                         -- Cheers, Bill Ingogly