my christmas shoes fell apart over the weekend. someone kindly gave me an elastic band, but they are sadly beyond repair.

they had a good life and i don't want people to shed any tears. these things happen.

it's better for them to end like this, whilst they were still in active service, rather than for them to fester in a cupboard and finally be thrown in the bin.

i throw this shoe away, and i'll donate the still good left shoe to a charity shop.