Wear Them with Pride

So there I was. In a hurry. Trying to get something done and it happened. I tore one of my rubbers. Not sure how it happened. Was probably a little too rough with it and it just broke. Momentary panic ensued but somehow I was able to finish what I was doing and head into work.

I’ve been wearing rubbers for about six or seven years. When you get into a managerial position, rubbers are important. They offer protection and they keep a vital part of your professional appearance in better shape. In this part of the country, during this time of year, it’s really important to wear them. You just never know what you might come in contact with.

Am I embarrassed about wearing rubbers? Sometimes. Co-workers have made fun of me. Friends have laughed at me. They’ve said that it’s better to just go without and take your chances. Even my wife has given me a raised eyebrow. In the end, though, she understands why I wear them.

In spite of the ribbing I’ve taken, I’ve been in a lot of meetings recently where other men are wearing their rubbers. Right out in public. If it works for them, it certainly should work for me.

So there it is. Men, wear your rubbers. Wear them regularly and wear them with pride. They’re affordable and they really help protect your. . . shoes.

Wait. What? Go back and reread this entire piece again. I was writing about shoe covers. What did you think I was writing about?