Maybe a phone in the heel is an added feature

One of my colleagues in Chennai recently discovered that the Rockport shoe company actually manufactures a shoe titled the Vice Consul (a title that hard-working, leathery, and flexible visa officers have carried for decades).



From the Amazon product description:
"The Rockport Men's Vice-Consul Oxford is a stylish lace up oxford. It is great for the office or going out to dinner. Calf skin leather uppers that are soft and pliable provide quality comfort and style. [...]It features a removable footbed, a full grain leather upper is easy to clean and maintain, a fiberlon shank support that provides lightweight midfoot support, and is airport friendly."

Pliable, stylish, easy to clean and maintain, airport friendly, great for the office or going to dinner -- I mean, while it would contribute more to career field recognition if there were a sleek motorcycle or sports car that bore the same title as my business card, I think I'll settle for a sensible piece of footwear for now. Maybe by the time I reach Minister Consul level, the marketers will have come to their senses.