You mentioned that Condi never wore boots like this before--
I actually noticed that during the swearing-in ceremony Condi was wearing verrrry flat flats. Therefore, when she stood next to President Bush, she wasn't taller than him. She is one smart cookie--
And yes, I think those have become her power boots and George Steponallofus was the perfect foil for her plan---
The thought of Condi with heer car and driver and secret service agents, striding into Europe with her boots and her elegance just gladdens my heart.