Morning Buzz for Monday 3/10/08 - Stilettos are the new sneakers?
Are stilettos the new sneakers? Maybe in Amsterdam… where 150 young women raced down the city’s famed fashion street last week to win a 10,000 Euro prize (approximately $15,350 USD).The "stiletto Run" is only three-years-old but has quickly grown in popularity and spawned imitation races in Germany, Sweden, Poland and Russia. It’s sponsored by Glamour magazine, and the race's motto is "Shopping is a Sport.”
You can’t just wear any heels, though! To be allowed to compete, women had to wear heels that were a minimum of 3.5 inches.
In case you were wondering, 25 year old Tamara Ruben from the town of Veenendaal, claimed first prize in ¼ mile race. When asked what she would spend the money on, she said "anything but high heels.”
The race itself isn’t that long, but sometimes even wearing high heels hurts! But, a $15,000 prize could make it all worth it.
I’ll show you the video of the race this morning! Then, tell me what you think!

I think this is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard!! Women do so many more important things!!