shoes ARE practical, shoes are like the best palce to put your money !! Okay, I shall tame my inside shoe-obssesed voice. But i've always been fascinated by xx-high converses I think they're amazing!
When I make stuff my friends often say that too lol But I guess, if you would have wanted it to look store bought, wouldn't you have just went ahead and get one at a store? It's lovely by the way I think your friend meant it as a compliment !