New Shoes
Posted in Rants/Raves on 08/23/2007 06:26 pm by enjanerdIn the past year, I’ve bought a new pair of work shoes and a new pair of dress shoes. Aside from that, I haven’t bought shoes in years. So, I decided it was time.
I definitely needed a new pair of running shoes since my current pair’s soles are just flapping around and have become worn and unglued. I threw out my black clogs when they cracked and staples started falling out of them. It really was time to let go. My brown clogs are going on 4 or 5 years now and were hand-me-downs in the first place. They’re all scuffed up and wearing away too. I have a pair of black boots that I used to wear as work casual, but they kept catching on my clothes and are starting to get a hole.
So, I purchased two of the most expensive pairs of shoes I’ve ever bought before from Earth Shoes: running shoes (multi-purpose trainer) and clogs. (Don’t worry, Mom… I used a coupon.)
Ian bought a pair of shoes by this company a few weeks ago and could not say enough good things about them. They’re super comfortable and help correct posture, which reduces back strain and the resulting pain that comes with it. It’s basically the same concept as Insolia that I was raving about a few months ago, but moreso. In addition to shifting weight and pressure back to your heels, it raises the front part of the foot, so you’re forced to stand up straight and shift your center of gravity forward.
They arrived today and I can’t wait to try them out. Maybe this will motivate me to run more. And I got them in white/orange! They’re not exactly Hokie orange, but close enough. I think I need to get some maroon laces though, so I can have reverse Hokie shoes. :)