Great boots

I'm currently wearing a great but old pair of knee high brown boots to work (Emma chewed my good black ones!!)  as my winter work uniform is leggings, boots, tunic and cardigan.  On Friday in the staff room someone commented that they loved my brown boots.  I had a quick think and then said 'Oh I've had these for years, they must be about 10 years old. Worth every penny.'  My lovely probationer friend quietly said 'I was 12 when you bought those.'  Cue much hilarity from everyone!!!