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NYC Mayor Bloomberg Talks Footwear Frugality

NEW YORK (WCBS 880) - New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg confirms he has only two pairs of work shoes for the past ten years.

LISTEN: WCBS 880's Rich Lamb reports

WCBS 880's Rich Lamb reports that His Honor says both pairs are black loafers. One pair is penny loafers. The other is loafers with a tassel.

Asked for more about his non-triple-E's, his honor quipped, "I think, for security reasons, I really cannot talk about my shoes as to whether or not I have backup."

The mayor has his loafers resoled and re-heeled and declared it's fair to say he's not the shoe industry's best customer.

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