Haha, well I'm only that tall in those shoes, otherwise I probably would have gotten fun of even more! Oh goodness, people are really mean sometimes. Though they usually aren't too clever since they always seem to use the same insults, don't they? Perhaps that's why you're so kind--your ears are big enough to hear everything and everyone! I would say that is a strength and not a weakness. :)
I do put a beating on my shoes, but sounds as though you do, too! Just in a slightly different way. ;)
Hahaha, since I started moving up in the boxing ranks they became very friendly and not one of the teased me anymore my friend. That certainly put paid to that and I never took revenge. I think all of us have to go through painful lessons in our life as it's school fees and we learn how not to treat others.
I like your Giraffe shoes and I was trying to get a smile outta ya!
Blessings!