directional shoe
n.β Β«Directional shoes: these might seem an instant updater, but theyβre undignified. Conversely, clinging to the styles of yesteryear (that includes kitten heels) is also a bad idea.Β» ββAge-old dilemmas” by Lisa Armstrong Times (London, England) July 18, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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