However, I managed to resist the temptation. Mainly because I'm skint; partly because I've already acquired not one, but two pairs of Mary Janes recently that I have yet to wear; and thirdly, because my ankle, while very much improved, still lacks the necessary strength to cope with any kind of elevation. So it looks like these

will have to stay in their box a while longer. Not to worry, though -- if I keep up with my exercises (better than I have up to now), I may just be able to wear them to CoRo's upcoming UK tour.