穿鞋护鞋

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Shoes are the last thing before I head out. 出门前最后一步才是穿鞋。

I sit on the little bench by the door, 我坐在门口的小凳子上，

loosen the laces, and slide my feet in. 松开鞋带，把脚伸进去。

For my dress shoes, 要是穿正装皮鞋，

I use a shoehorn so I don't crush the heel — 我会用上鞋拔子，免得踩瘪了鞋后跟——

a small trick that saves them over time. 久而久之，这个小习惯特别护鞋。

Then I lace them up, pull the ends snug, 接着我系上鞋带，两头拉得紧紧的，

and tie a double knot so they don't come undone halfway down the street. 再打个双结，免得走到半路上松开。

Before I go, 临出门前，

I remember the forecast and give my boots a quick spray of waterproofing. 我想起天气预报，顺手给靴子喷了一层防水喷雾。

On the weekend I'll give my good leather shoes a proper polish, 到了周末，我还会把像样的好皮鞋好好打一次油，

buffing them until they shine. 仔仔细细擦到锃亮。

People say you can tell a lot about someone by their shoes — 人家常说看鞋识人——

maybe that is why I like keeping mine in decent shape. 也许正因如此，我才总喜欢把鞋打理得体体面面的。

Laced up and ready, I grab my bag and open the door. 鞋系好了，一切就绪，我抓起包推门出去。