It wasn't Al Bundy

As we were running last week, I started to feel a sharp pain in my foot (near the big toe). It lasted for the last two miles of the run, indicating that I definitely had to get a new pair of running shoes. Seeing as our miles are increasing, I knew I couldn't do what I did last time and just walk into Kohls and buy a pair of running shoes based on price. So, I ventured into Gary Gribbles for my first official shoe fitting. Since I grew up watching so much television, I always envisioned having a man like Al Bundy fit me for a pair of shoes. The man who helped me was definitely the exact opposite of Al Bundy. His legs were pure muscle! Literally, like balls of muscle (and he was sitting down).

He had me walk from one end of the store and back (the closest to walking a runway I've ever had), then he measured my foot. He told me that I was actually a 7.5, but because my foot was "wide," I'd need to go for an 8.5 (granted, I don't have another word he could have used, but really did he need to say "wide"). I tried on two pairs of shoes and went outside and ran in front of the store (although, I felt quite foolish, I completely embraced the experience). Since I didn't feel any difference between the two, I went with the cheaper pair (and still at $95). He told me that these shoes will last 300-500 running miles. Uh, I do not plan on running that much so these shoes should last the rest of my life (that's what I said to Adam to make him feel better about spending $95 on shoes).

I'll be donating my previous pair of running shoes to The Shoe Bank. The shoes will be distributed to people in need all over the world. There are so many organizations that need our shoes, I highly recommend donating them. Why just have them sit in your closet when there is someone that needs them?