"They protect your feet. You've seen where we travel, you've seen snow, you've seen the desert. A lady's skin just isn't made to protect against all of the elements, and I'm not about to harden my soles through abuse to my feet," she replied, brow furrowing at the thought. No doubt that it struck her how irrelevant of a question it was, but such was Edward's way. One never knew what she'd ask.

"Plus, shoes can give the impression that you're taller. Or help to make the appearance of your calves more pleasant. Call it a point of vanity."