Wow, I relate. Yes, shoes do it for me too. Coincidentally, I just pitched the first pair of really nice sexy heels that I ever owned. I hadn't worn them in years, probably since the 1980s... but I could have. (That probably sounds horrifying.)
They were classic black leather sandals, very strappy, and 1/4" higher than any other shoe I have ever owned, making them somewhat uncomfortable. I tried them on, somehow thinking they would no longer fit as though my feet had grown like the rest of my former 20 year old self. Still okay, but then I let them go, the last vestige of... Well, I have a significant birthday this fall.
Doesn't sound bad at all, or more specificially, it doesn't sound unrealistic having the opportunity to wear them, but not. Time passes so quickly. It is actually a really good thing to not feel any need to be possessed by the things. I manage without them for long stints, but then come back at some point for my little high.
The more uncomfortable, the more beautiful :) I let my first pair go too. They just felt like a former life. Who's to say you can't buy a replacement pair should the mood strike, significant birthday or not.
A former life, yes, but I will always have a few sexy pairs!
There are always other sexy materials to make up for heels anyway ;)
Very true. lol