I can get pass through all items on the ukay-ukay store but
definitely not the shoes.
Ukay-ukay shoes are my ultimate items; they are the ones I
look for first whenever I enter the ukay-ukay store. I have a knack of heading
first to the rack full of shoes rather than heading first to the new arrivals
section, which people normally do. I do not know why, but I really get so
attached to ukay-ukay shoes. They’re just so unique in terms of their appearance,
design and quality.
Shoes found in ukay-ukay stores cannot be found on any mall
chains or department stores here in the country. They are one of a kind not
only because they are made abroad, but also are designed to fit for their
weather and for their topographical situation. That is why when winter is
ending, ukay-ukay stores will start to display boots and knee high fur toe
warmers on the new arrivals section. These items are rare to countries like the
Philippines and are certainly a hit for them because it is unique and it
catches the attention of others.
I own a one of a kind ukay-ukay pair of shoes which I really
treasure the most. It is a three-inch semi boot heel with the characteristics
of a rubber shoes. It is a hybrid type of shoes which I have not seen in any
department store or mall chains that I have been through all my life. That is
what I like most about ukay-ukay shoes; you are the only one who owns them
since the item is a rarity. I simply do not have to think much and exert much
effort to be unique, I just have to purchase one at the nearest ukay-ukay store
and flaunt them with pride.
Ukay-ukay shoes also have drawbacks. One is that their
quality is not as good as other ukay-ukay items since they are the ones who are
used the most. Shoes in the ukay-ukay store arrive damaged already and are just
put together with rugby or mighty bond, which make the quality poor. Most of
them already have damage to their leathers and heels especially the ones with
the good design because they are used much by their previous owner due to their
appealing exterior. Second is that they can be a source of foot diseases such
as foot odor, athlete’s foot, etc. And
third, ukay-ukay shoes are never fit for a Filipino’s foot since sizes are in US
metric system, thus making it uncomfortable to use.
Shoes are important for us for without them, we might not be
able to go to places we dream to be. Value your shoes as you value your life.
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