When Kimi first started her career as a music teacher, fresh out of college, she was stepping into a lifelong dream. Teaching music was everything she had ever wanted, and despite the challenges, she loved every moment of it. When she found these shoes—the perfect color to match any outfit and comfortable enough for long days on her feet—she knew they were the right choice. When they arrived in the mail, it was music to her ears.
Shoes, like music, are deeply personal. They shape the way we move through the world, the way we present ourselves. These shoes made Kimi feel professional, put together, and strong—even on days when she didn’t feel that way inside.
Over time, Kimi made the difficult decision to shift her career away from music education. While her path changed, her love for music remained. Just like the perfect song fits any mood, these shoes have continued to support her through the next stage of her journey. They still sit in her closet, still a part of her daily life, reminding her that the music and the teacher are still within her, no matter what.
A shoe isn’t just a shoe, just like a song isn’t just a song. Both carry a story, an identity, a sense of self. Though Kimi’s title has changed, she is still the same person at heart. She still gravitates toward the same styles, the same colors, because that’s who she is. And she loves being herself.
- Subject Matter: Still Life
- Collections: In Their Shoes, In Their Shoes x2