you could say that shoe shopping can be a little frustrating for that not quite 11, not quite 10 size foot. that's me. to a tee. i mean, who makes size 10 1/2. not even DSW, who tends to have just about every size you could ever want. thankfully, fashionista 1 and 2 (yes, steven, you too were one of my fashionistas) accompanied me. we found an uber-cute pair of dressy shoes for fashionista number one (aka helano). you'll have to see her next time she's out about the town. and well, we managed to find a good pair of workie shoes for me. don't hurt in the toes (where they tend to with me), but sadly, i've discovered they bloodied up the back of my heel-- even with those cheesy heel backer things you buy at the shoe repair store. i get to this point where i say to myself- perhaps they just don't make a perfect pair for that in betweeny size. ah well.