Dear my percious baby beans,

From the moment I opened your perfect brown box that read "L.L. Bean" on Christmas morning, I knew an adventure was in store. I also knew that we would become the most perfect dynamic duo there was. You were so new, so flawless and so ready for the adventures we were about to endure together. I remember looking at every stitch perfectly intact, and your warm fur felt as soft as a blanket, I could not help but to fall in love with every inch of you.

Although our start was a bit rocky, with me not knowing what outfit you would go best with and you needing to be broken in so badly. This soon changed though as you became the forefront of every outfit I would wear that winter. Many would comment on how ugly you were. They would talk about your rubber front and joke that I was going on a hunt. But none of this would ever bother me because you were just too great and so beautiful in my eyes.

You have handled the rain. You have handled the snow. You have even handled the beating sun. You are the most versatile shoe I own. You have kept me off the ground when walking on ice. You have walked miles through a mall. You have been chewed on by the dog. You have been thrown on the floor. You have truly endure it all.

You even know how to make every outfit look better. I've worn you with my leggings and a big t-shirt. I've worn you with a sweater and jeans. I have even worn you with a dress. You have never failed to complete each outfit, while making each adventure better than before. You're perfect leather and fur have endured so much with me already. Making each step softer and keeping my feet warm during the cold winter.

With all of that being said, I believe an apology is way long overdue. I am sorry for wearing you out. I am sorry for letting my puppy chew on your perfect shoelace. I am sorry for letting your stitch become frayed. I am sorry for not giving you a break when you oh so needed one. I am sorry that you now have scuff marks on your once perfect rubber front. I am sorry that your fur has become worn and is now rough. But please always remember no matter how frayed or creased you may look you will always be my first shoe I pick to wear.

I will forever be grateful that I received the most durable, beautiful shoes that can endure the most bipolar weather last Christmas. You have truly set the standards high for this year's Christmas because nothing will be as great as you. Which is why, I can not wait to see what this winter has in store for us, the best dynamic duo.

With Love,

Your Forever Faithful Owner