Covid Support Thread

[Copa]

I’ve been on a pretty endless quest for comfortable, decent looking work shoes. I keep a pair of black pumps and black flats under my desk. I haven’t reached for my pumps even once since being back in the office. My flats are very comfortable but I’ve had the same pair for about a decade, they feel dated and they’re looking a bit rough. I stay in my commute sneakers a lot when I’m in the office. I used to keep a blazer or two at the office in case I ever needed to throw it on and I brought one back since in-person stuff has picked up a bit. I’ve been on interview panels recently for some open roles we are (finally, omg) filling. I’m glad we’re doing interviews in person, though. I didn’t love doing them virtually.

[Kate]

The good news is ballet flats are back in fashion 😭

We have hot-desking so we can’t keep anything in the office. I guess there are lockers, but it’s all just too much.

[Copa]

The other day I was at the shoe department at Macy’s and I saw a pair of, like, lug sole platform loafers with a block heel that look like a pair I used to wear in middle school. OMG. That is a trend I did not expect to see come back. I do not wish to participate in again.

[Kate]

Yeah and you’re supposed to wear them with like a little-girl ankle sock and a mini skirt.

Regular penny loafers are back too. I had some in 1994 in college. Not sure they fit in with my look now, but at least they are a flat shoe that’s business-friendly.

[hfantods]

Interesting this thread has been rejuvenated. COVID finally got to me. Mostly sore throat now. I can’t tell if my muscles are sore from lying in bed. Just frustrating. I have been doing more maskless activities. I also have to cancel my bivalent vaccine which is in 3 weeks.

[Copa]

I hope your symptoms stay mild and that you recover quickly, @hfantods. I’m still out here dodging this thing somehow. I have my bivalent booster and flu shots scheduled for Thursday.

I’m training for my first marathon right now. It’s in a few weeks. It’s been a lot of work, I had my peak week of training last week. I keep thinking that of course I’ll probably end up with COVID on race day or something and have to miss out. A handful of years ago, before my first half marathon, I got appendicitis a week or two out from race day and had to miss it, it was such a bummer.

[Dear Wendy]

Feel better soon!

Re. Flats: I recently bought a pair of Birdies to wear in lieu of heels for dressier outfits and they’re really cute and comfortable. Maybe check them out if you haven’t yet?

[Dear Wendy]

https://birdies.com/products/womens-flats-goldfinch-pointed-gold-leather?variant=39707284144208

[Kate]

Those look super comfortable without looking orthopedic.

[Copa]

They even look supportive! I’ve had to lean into orthopedic chic shoes the past few years. I’ll check those out more when I get home tonight, thanks for the rec!

[Dear Wendy]

Yeah, that was my impression when they were advertised to me on instagram and I took the bait and glad I did.

[ktfran]

Ooh, i do like those! I haven’t tried birdies yet… maybe I should. I like the gold.

The husband has a conference in NY next week. I’m meeting him on Thursday and we’re staying in Midtown, where the conference is. Hanging w/ my cousin Friday evening. She lives somewhere in Brooklyn. They’re moving this week so don’t know the exact area. I think I want to go to a museum Friday day. I’d gladly take suggestions!

Feel better soon hfantods!

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