I used to have lots of heels and platforms when I was younger and would walk for miles in them, no matter how uncomfortable they were. I loved shoes then, especially retro-looking, outrageous platforms. When I hit 40, my feet seemed to say, "NO MORE!!!" Since then, it's just been Skechers and slippers.
And why do we hang on to them when we can't wear them . I usually end up in my Birkenstocks for comfort, but they do make them in some nice colours these days, that's my excuse for buying so many pairs anyway .