Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Mario Batali Bistro Clogs

My dad was half-Japanese, and growing up, my sister and I always removed our shoes before walking into the house.  Now I'm married to a Chinese guy, so the tradition continues.  It never occurred to me that walking around barefoot in the kitchen might pose any problems.  Then two weeks ago, I dropped my box of food processor blades and spent the next 4 hours in the ER waiting for someone to stitch up my right toe.

Suddenly, kitchen clogs sounded like a really good idea.

After reading way too many message board discussions about the pros and cons of Dansko and Sanitas clogs, I decided to go with the much, much cheaper Crocs favored by the chef Mario Batali, seen here in all his fashionable glory:


Yes, I am now the proud owner of obnoxious orange kitchen clogs.


They are hideous, but I love them!  It's impossible for me not to feel cheerful and energetic when I look down at them, which is exactly what I need first thing in the morning.


8 comments:

  1. Oh everyone thinks I'ma real weirdo as I always ask everyone to take their shoes off, it's caused some real problems over the years but I can't bear the constant cleaning up and having my rugs ruined.

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    1. Yes, some people get very offended over the idea. We've given up and just vacuum like crazy after some people leave. :)

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  2. Dear Merry Wife of Windermere,

    I have just seen your blog and I am enjoying reading it. I also like your title!

    My partner has crocs too. He has blue ones and wears them on the apartment balcony when 'gardening'. I thought they were horrible but I have worn them a couple of time and now I have changed my tune. Having seen your orange ones I think I should rather like a pair in shocking pink...

    Kirk

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    1. Kirk, thank you so much for your comment!

      I think sometimes you just have to have fun and embrace the horrible.

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