Time for Winter Boots? Really?

Yesterday I went shopping for a new pair of flip flops. I realized the pickings were very slim- Especially in my size. Sadly, even though we are in the hottest and most humid part of the summer, the stores are starting to clear out the summer clothing to make way for the fall stuff instead.

I jut got a little Nordstrom catalogue in the mail today. The leather boots, jackets, and long sleeved shirts are just not tempting at all. Nothing that I could even consider putting on my body for at least the next 3 months.

We've all heard that retail is suffering due to the economic slump. People are watching their spending- looking for sales, and probably buying more in the needs category than the wants. Buying leather jackets at full price in early-July isn't going to fly with most people.

I bought the one and only pair of flip flops in my size and my favorite brand that I could find. Although they weren't on sale, weren't my color preference, and they weren't necessarily a need (although I could argue that), I will get my money's worth out of them.

I just want to know, is anyone in Texas buying winter boots right now?