Fifth time's the charm

Oh, New Balance, 

we came so close to having something beautiful.

I really thought you were it!

But you, heel -

there was still too much play.

I stepped up - and you didn't - once too often 

and it was over.

Then Merrell came along -

and I knew this was why I had waited.

The two of us cruised around town yesterday -

for hours -

with nary a complaint.

I've decided to take him to Spain!

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For the friend who observed that 

my quest for the 'perfect shoe' 

gave him insight into why I

 was still single after all these years

I can only reply -

I just want what I want -

and I'm willing to wait until I find it!

Besides

maybe the sister should have looked a little longer!
Just sayin'.