My favorite pair of shoes are covered in beer, wing sauce and the Bull & Bush. They are broken, truly, with little help of resuscitation. I love them, though.
I bought them at Foot Solutions almost 2 years ago. I wore them during my around the world trip. I savored them and made them my running shoes, when I was running. I returned to the States and they became work shoes. I am hard on my shoes. Actually, I am hard on my clothes, my ipod, my phone. I suppose, one would say, I am reckless.
Nevertheless, the Spiras, became work shoes and I purchased a newer pair of Spiras to become the running shoe, last August. Immediately, I knew the newer model wouldn't work, as running shoes, since the left shoe squeaks. I thought about taking them back, but had already played that card when my MBT sandals broke while abroad. Foot Solutions talked to the manufacturer and gave me a new pair of unbroken sandals. I did not want to appear like I was taking advantage of them and so I continued to suffer through the squeak.
I thought about running in these shoes, but I have had them for 9 months and felt that I should begin my training with a new pair of shoes. Hence, the Saucony's, which are amazing, by the way.
Back to the beginning, I love my work shoes, but they are hideous. Dogs love them. Tiffany's dog, Anna, who is old, guards my shoes when I take them off. She protects them from becoming her other dog's chew toy.
I know that I should throw them away or recycle them (if it is possible), but I find myself wanting to wear them. They are comfortable. I have completely worn them down. They no longer have springs to help shock absorb or any whiteness. Instead they are covered in grime and I am surprised, sometimes, when people actually let me in their car with them on. I know. They need to go, but I love them.
I try to wear the newer shoe to work, but it doesn't feel right. I know that I need to make the switch and realistically, I need to buy a new pair of sneakers to walk in. I am hoping to wear down the Suacony's from running, only.
Enjoy the day. It is storming here and amazing...
2 comments:
Sorry to hear about the sqeaky shoe...let me know if I can help! I work for Foot Solutions...and YES- you can recycle your shoes, we actually encourage it! We've teamed up with Soles4Souls- they collect your used shoes and donate them around the world to those who need them. They donate a pair of shoes every 17 seconds, and, if I'm not mistaken, there are 300 million people without shoes. Not sure what store you go to, but see if they are a donation location (and if they aren't, encourage them to be!)
Looking forward to more fun posts! :)
oops, forgot to give you their website in case you want to check out Soles4Souls- www.giveshoes.org
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