There's No Business Like Shoe Business

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I got new shoes.

Like, running shoes. [There go the people who thought this was a fashion post.]

We had quite a bit of dough in Dick's Last Resort Sporting Goods gift cards. My good old Montrails, while amazing, were worn out. Let's just say there was a hole my right pinkie toe could peek out from.

We hit up DSG and I tried quite a few pairs on. I knew I didn't want anything with intense foot support - I am used to light shoes that let my foot flex and do its thing, so I didn't want to end up in something restrictive.

These are different shoes, and despite liking the look of the white ones, I went with the ones on the right because they had a more relaxed fit.

You know, cuz paleo grok wouldn't have had shoes or nuthin'

So, I ended up leaving with a pair of Asics that were very low support. They seemed great and I was extremely excited about the look and color(s) of the shoe.

What was I thinking? I don't wear pink!

But then, later that night, I tried them back on with my most recent pair of socks and I. HATED. THEM. They felt tight, kiddish, whatever.

And I immediately went online and looked up my old pair of Montrail Bajadas.

When I first got into Montrails, I was a Treadmill Terry. I watched TV on the treadmill in Chicago and didn't really stray from that. Now, I am running all around Grand Rapids.

So, I feel like I've finally earned them. Their description as being tried and true for the streets and trails? It finally rings true.

And now they're mine.

First day out, I ended up on sand. Now that's a fabulous thing for trail shoes!

These retail at $109, but by ordering them on Amazon prime in a less popular color (gray instead of the orange I had last time), I cut the cost down to $69. Which is the same price as the shoes I bought at Dick's Sporting Goods and later returns. So, it was even steven!

LESSON LEARNED: Stop going to stores to find new shoes. Stick with what you've got and keep ordering more.


WHAT ABOUT YOU?

• What are you running in?
• Where do you get your running shoes?

Orange You Glad I Got Some New Shoes?

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Guess what? I hinted at it in this post and I'll hint at it again...

Look, I can stand on one leg!

No, my friends, that is not my ill fated attempt at a yoga move. It is, in fact, a new pair of shoes that I am trying to point at.

I actually had no idea that you are supposed to get new shoes in reasonable intervals. I always got comfy with a new pair and rode it out until my mom made me buy a new pair. I wear the suckers almost every day, though, so I don't know who I was kidding!

My last two pairs were black, because I thought they were low profile and I liked that they didn't scream 'LOOK! I'M WEARING RUNNING SHOES!'

Now, my thoughts have changed. Hand me something bright as a highlighter and send me on my way, please.

After much deliberation (okay, like 30 minutes - I'm not one to dawdle), I went with these babies:

Montrail Women's Bajada in Poppy Red, Moray

Apparently, they are built with traction for "superior off-road performance." If you know me or read my workout posts, you know I'm not a big off roader. I ran on a path for the Run For Boston 5k, but other than that, I'm a treadmill lady.

I know they look red in the pictures, but I swear to you that they seem orange in person (and the laces are pure orange too). What's so interesting about that fact? Well, I realized yesterday that I have been on an orange binge.

Exhibit A: My Desk. I realized yesterday that I had far too many orange items sitting on my desk. Inside that orange bag? There were TWO ORANGES for me to snack on. Not even kidding. Who am I?

I also almost bought orange Lacoste sunglasses yesterday. By almost, I mean I took some pictures to send my fiance for approval. Somehow, despite approval, I did not purchase.


What do you think? 
Maybe some of you will have to convince me to take my new shoes off road... and stop buying orange things!