I just discovered that my most beloved pair of Rocket Dogs (see this photo) have finally died*. There are huge cracks in the soles (like, I can see my socks through them), and there are holes along the sides.
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*Josh is of the opinion that they died six months ago, and that I shouldn't be wearing them in January anyway, but what does he know? I'll answer that: NOTHING**.
**Okay, actually, he may have a point, as this summer, the soles were so thin that walking across gravel was painful. Walking across gravel WHILE WEARING SHOES should NOT be painful.
That's always one of life's saddest moments, when shoes die. I have a pair of faux-Converse which are on their death bed (it hurts to walk on gravel and hot cement, like yours did), but I'm not ready to give them up yet! Sorry to hear about your Rocket Dogs!
(Okay, it's not one of life's absolute saddest moments, but it definitely sucks...finding shoes that fit well, don't hurt your feet and are still cute is a hard task!)
Posted by: Sarah | 08 January 2010 at 05:07 PM
Not sure if this will be helpful, but there's a size 7.5 pair for sale on eBay which look the same as your dead ones. Alas and alack, none of the other "Rocket Dog" items are the same. (High heeled Birk-like sandals? WHY?)
Posted by: Rachel | 08 January 2010 at 05:12 PM
Sadly, my feet are much bigger than that -- I wear a 9.5! But keeping an eye on eBay is a good idea -- that's how Josh replaced my poor dead Tredairs.
Posted by: Leila | 08 January 2010 at 05:55 PM
aw, man. i love me some rocket dogs. good luck finding replacements!
Posted by: eisha | 08 January 2010 at 06:27 PM
Rocket Dogs are possibly the most awesome shoes out there. I'm sorry for your loss. If the soles cracked open, then it can only mean you had many wonderful times together. Remember those...And definitely recommend keeping an eye on ebay for a pair.
Posted by: Alicia | 08 January 2010 at 08:14 PM
My favorite pair of shoes (black clunky Mary Janes with glittery stars) died last month. I am still in denial and am searching the interwebs frantically for a replacement pair.
Posted by: bookharlot | 09 January 2010 at 08:51 AM
Rocket Dogs = great shoes that die untimely deaths. I've walked big cuts in the soles of two beloved pairs. They're such a tease... they're so cute and comfy, but they just don't have the staying power.
Posted by: Dreadful Penny | 11 January 2010 at 05:03 PM