A reason for the Season

I bought 2 pairs of these Ozark Trail (walmart brand) sandals for $12 a piece back in October of 2009. I am still wearing one pair as my primary foot accessory but it is in tatters. Apparently in Florida there is a "season" for sandals. As far as I'm concerned there are only 2 seasons in Florida and both of them involve sandals.  Further, if there were a "season" for sandals..wouldnt it be in the summer?

So I've been all over the State looking for a similar pair and not only can I not find anything remotely close to the quality but the price for crappy sandals at places like payless and kmart is ~$40. Even the internet is apparently sold out of strap sandals under 40 dollars.


Years ago, I learned the glory that is the walmart clothing lines when they came out with heavily quilted colorful tanktop and matching sports shorts that dont show a "bulge". Like with these sandals..I bought extra pairs as back ups..and it was not enough since they havnt sold anything near that quality since then. The lesson is - when you see something you know you like at walmart buy double the amount you think you'll need as they may never come again.