was forced to go out in blinding-emerald-green satin pumps because every other pair of shoes i own is currently soaking wet. von, i hear, has these self-draining, waterproof shoes (but if they're waterproof why do they need to be self-draining?) that i am not really convinced works (i expect they are like his smart socks which were intended to confer intelligence on the wearer.) but at least they have the right idea.