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<\/p>\nHad to do some emergency surgery on my shoes. These mules had a peep toe style but my big toes were getting terrible blisters so I had at them with some sturdy scissors (thank you, Airbnb hosts!)<\/p>\n
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In the process I discovered that in spite of their excessive cost, they weren\u2019t actually leather suede but a kind of brushed cotton. So, vegan I suppose – but not cruelty free – just think of my blisters!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Had to do some emergency surgery on my shoes. 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