Comic Con

If you’ve been wondering why you’re seeing people in costume around the convention center lately, it’s because we’re in the middle of Wizard World Comic Con!  It’s the second-largest and second-oldest show that Wizard World does, so our city has some serious geek cred right now.

Except me.

While I am a legit nerd, I don’t have much geek cred.  (In fact, last week I was chased out of my work lunchroom since I was being thoroughly out-geeked and had nothing to contribute.)  I love Sherlock and Harry Potter, but I mostly watched The Avengers and the new Star Trek because the men are hot.  (Looking at you, Captain America!)  I’m not ashamed to admit it. 

You know what does have geek cred?  These shoes.  Plus they cover so many of the different geek passions featured at Comic Con!

Sci-fi:

These flats are an homage to everyone’s favorite golden worrywart, C-3PO!  The almond toes feature the circle and wires from the droid’s chest, and they’ve got his name emblazoned right on the back.  In glitter!  It’s all glitter!  Yours for $50 from Bonanza.

Manga:

In case you can’t tell from the big eyes and blonde hair, these shoes are covered in pages from Sailor Moon comics—even down the inside of the heel!  No part is left uncovered.  Plus the paper is lacquered multiple times and then topped with an acrylic sealer, so you don’t have to worry about peeling.  Yours for $90 from Etsy seller Sweet Dream Shoes.

Superheroes:

Wonder Woman, of course!  These boots are made for kicking ass, with their five-inch heel, white racing stripe, and pointed front.  Oh, and they’re patent leather, which is pretty sexy.  BYO indestructible bracelets, but you can find these for $59 from HalloweenCostumes.com. 

And general geekery:

These glittery beauties are a mix of The Starry Night and Dr. Who!  Gold swirls and flashes accompany a set of blue TARDISes, and there’s a smattering of clear rhinestones for good measure.  Etsy seller Made by Bunny does the work for $150, but you provide the shoes—so try to find a pair with sonic screwdrivers for the heels, would you?

Comic Con runs through Sunday only, so grab your tickets and go!  That will seriously up your geek cred.

Oh, and if you’re curious as to how much of this I knew and how much I had to look up:

I knew: C-3PO worries; what a TARDIS looks like; that a sonic screwdriver is approximately the same size and shape of a high heel.

I had to verify: what part of C-3PO they took the design from; that C-3PO is a droid; what manga is; that Wonder Woman has indestructible bracelets.

Sales this weekend:

Aerosoles: Extra 20% off everything

Bakers: 25% off all dress shoes

Bloomingdales: Two different sales!  Take between 15-40% off

Bakers: Extra 30% off all sale

Lord & Taylor: Extra 20% off with promo code JUNE

Macy's: 20% off one pair, 25% off two pairs, 30% off three or more pairs

Payless: Buy one, get one half off (plus all sandals on sale)

Saks: Designer sale-- up to half off