The Plaid Boots Have Come Out of Hiding!

Toronto is experiencing one of the its most mild winters' its had to date. The lack of snow and above seasonal temperatures have made winter feel more like late autumn or early spring.

On this day, however, after some some light snow began to fall, my blue plaid Rubber Duck boots have emerged from their hibernation!

Several winters' ago, I got these boots thinking they would be comfy and warm. Little did I know they would grab so much attention (ok, I sort of knew they were a little unusual/ amazing!!).

When I wore them in New York, in the winter of '08, I was approached on a 5th Avenue street corner by an inquisitive old lady. She said, "Those are SOME boots! Where did you get them?". I politely and somewhat proudly answered, "Toronto". She looked a little confused so I added "Canada".

She then replied, "Oh, you brought them all the way down from there". To which I said softly, and underbreath, "Ya... I wore them" (by this time the light turned green and off she went).

These boots have survived several winters now and will most definitely survive this balmy winter too. They're unfortunately starting to show some signs of aging though; I think it's time for new insoles.

Whether their plaid, or bright red, take your boots out for a walk. You never know what kind of stories might one day be told of your boots and their adventures in the city.