Then changing to heels at the office. I remember as a kid seeing women doing this in Washington DC. Do women still do this in big commuter cities like NY and DC? I would have to do this as I turn my ankles very easily and have a hard time wearing any shoes besides tennis shoes. Flat heeled boots aren't so bad, but for long distance walking I would need my tennis shoes.
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They still do it..especially in cities where the winter sludge and slush would ruin a good pair of shoes on day 1.
shareInteresting. I always wanted to live someplace where I didn't have to drive to work. I think commuting would much more fun if it involved a boat, a train, and brisk walk.
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I worked in Manhattan during the 70's and 80's (commuted from the 'burbs') and the sneaker trend really took off during one of the big transit strikes, early to mid-eighties, I think. You really didn't see it that much before then. But during that time, people had to be very creative about getting to work! And there was a LOT of walking. Then it just kind of stuck.
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Did all the commuters wear sneakers?
It seemed like Tess stopped wearing them when she was pretending to be an executive.
Then again, I didn't really see her commuting while she was doing this.
P.S. Tess wasn't really commuting that much when she lived in Katharine's house, so I guess sneakers wouldn't be needed anyway.
I don't know about tennis shoes, but I personally wear flats all the time then change into heels when I get to office from car walking downtown.
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