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Just as they were getting comfortable, a pair of boots I've been breaking in over the past 15 years have sprung a leak and therefore are no longer fit for purpose.

They were alright on my outward journey, whilst the ground was still frozen, but coming home, how uncomfortable, soggy socks.
Does this mean I'll have to go back to the thirty Bob shop buy replacements and take another 15 years getting my feet to fit?

I almost feel as depressed as a woman at the sales, 'I don't care if these shoes are two sizes too small they're a bargain, I'll make them fit'.

Good bye old friends, it was nice wearing you, may you find a happy home somewhere, I hope the recycled clothes sack I put you into sends you somewhere dry, otherwise your new owner will curse us both.