I saw someone the other day who had the same pair of shoes I do -- a pair of Sketchers with bright orange shoelaces. I was going to comment on how he had nice shoes in a sort of mock-sounding tone, but I stopped myself when I realized I was currently wearing a different pair of shoes. I didn't want to actually sound condescending, but I hoped making such a comment would immediately lead to realizing we have the same pair of shoes.
I'd never noticed someone else wearing a pair of shoes I own. It felt like a missed opportunity. Maybe another time...
