Spindletop Shop Hoppers

Oh, this one looks tired, some would say exhausted. I found this while driving through, what could be called, a shopping district near Beaumont, Texas. This shoe style is what people wore when Spindletop was booming, oil was spewing, and people were making it rain before they knew how to. Although, if you were wearing these you were likely in a drought. We've been through about 6 wars, 5 financial busts, a few recessions, and people are still wearing the same ragged style—except they're uglier now. No loss here, just do a dance, pray for rain, and then take yourself shopping. 

This was shot in Nederaland, Texas