if the shoe fits…you’re not an italian policewoman

37 CommentsMonday • October 1, 2007 • by michelle

When Italy’s Interior Ministry decided it was time to spruce up the uniform of the 14,750 women police officers (for more on the numerous branches of Italian police, head over to Mental Mosaic), they did what many of us do in a fashion crisis.

They bought new shoes–with higher heels for a “younger and sexier look” according to La Stampa.

Trying to save money, though, the government bypassed all the world-renowned (but expensive) Italian shoemakers and went with a company from Romania.

Unfortunately, when the shoes arrived, they weren’t in standard European sizes, so the shoes didn’t fit.

Which means a lot of useless shoes.

Oops.

You think they’ll give the Italian government its money back?

Floor’s open to your comments on whatever leaps out at you. Stomp away.

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