I just cant justify buying them while Im here although believe me, I try. I bought a pair of YSL limited edition pumps and they're UH-mazing...but they're sitting in a box collecting dust, because 1. I cant wear shoes inside and 2. I walk so much between bus stops, train stations and my destinations, that Id prefer just to wear my tennis shoes. So, the gym shoes that I came here with have been the only shoes to see real action. And now, they need replacing...but its not as simple as picking out the pair with the colors I prefer most. At the end of last summer, I went to a running store in NorCal, where my arch and gate were measured and inserts were created specifically for me. From this, I learned what I needed to look for in shoe...stability and cushioning...and it allowed me to ask the sales people better questions, and ultimately find the best shoe for my foot. So, I started by researching online...and then I went into stores and started asking questions like, "I have a falling arch and have been told I need a shoe that offers stability...which one of these will work for me when Im running?" and "is there a brand that will be better?" I felt very informed ;) Truth be told, I just wanted the colors that I liked.
These are what I ended up with!
This is my advice on shoes: be informed. Don't just go with the latest fad or color scheme...and know what shoe is going to be best for you, your foot, and the type of exercise you're going to be doing.
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