Michael Philips Shoes

I’m such a cheapskate when it comes to shoes. I don’t think I’ve ever spent more than £45 on a pair of boots, let alone your average shoe, but needs must and all that. I really, really needed a proper pair of nice shoes. It was an absolute requirement.
Michael Philips was the shoe shop of choice, and when I wandered in, I realised that Mr Philips actually owned a Clarks franchise, and all the shoes were Clarks shoes. I was beginning to doubt my decision, but decided to have a nosey anyway. Most of the shoes are a bit old fashioned for my liking, but I did come across a pair of super comfy leather brogues, with a little heel, and instantly fell in love. At £55 (gulp) they weren’t cheap, but I managed to convince myself that they would be a fantastic investment. I can be awful persuasive sometimes…
The sales assistant was attentive, and was ever so patient, despite being constantly pestered to find another size, and persistently asked whether the shoes looked ok. Nodding all the while, she convinced me all the more that I should purchase a pair, so out came the shiny black credit card (to match my shiny black shoes).
It’s less painful that way.