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Friday, December 30, 2011

opposites attract, the sequel

Okay, agg79 commented that since I'm having fun at Magnum's expense, and that since I certainly dont have "perfect feet",  then I should at least fess up an reveal my running shoes.  NOT a problem.



These are my lovely Nikes, or at least an attractive google rendition of such.  Note that they are not optimum for me based on my gait analysis, but I like them because they're lightweight and simple.   So I run in them, rebel that I am.

No, my true shame comes from the shoes I wear for walking.  I typically walk the dog everyday, and typically walk with Magnum each evening.  In fact, I attributed most my "running" injuries to improper walking shoes.  And now, these are what I wear for walking:


They are absolutely hideous!  Really, this image does not do them justice.  They look bad enough now, but imagine them in summertime when I wear them with shorts!  It's difficult for me to admit that I do such a thing!


BUT, I'm on my second pair of these ugly ugly shoes and my feet, knees, hamstrings, etc. have never been happier.  It's quite the love / hate relationship.

I did joke with Magnum that, when he's finished running in his new shoes, maybe we could bronze them and put them on the mantle.  But in reality, I totally win the ugly shoe contest.

And that's enough about the shoes!
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3 comments:

agg79 said...

Now, now. Those ain't too ugly. You gotta love whatever works for you. At least you are not out fighting at the malls over the newest Air Jordans. I have the same love/hate relationship with my shoes, once I find a pair that works for me, I keep them until they deteriorate. I actually still have a pair that are held together with duct tape (for yard work only - I swear).

CiCi said...

Just as beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so is ugly. I personally like these shoes. Not ugly at all. And the fact that they are comfortable all the better. I am in and out all day so I have an older pair of Nike Airs with the tongue removed so I can slip in and out of easily.

Anonymous said...

I'm all for comfortable shoes. When I find a pair, I typically buy a second (or more) pair right away. I hate going back to the store a year later and discovering that the style I like has been discontinued.