Old Shoes May 2021 Flashback

10 days ago (Edited)

Jump back to May 3rd 2021

I get some new kicks. A local sports retailer seems to have good prices. I purchase the Asics Gel Sonomas. It's a running shoe. I'm not running and I wont be moving straight all the time. I'm not worried about lateral support. My ankles are strong and these shoes don't have tall soles.

Total of $66.14 out the door.

Asics were 59.99, plus 6.15 in sales tax (10.25%!!!).

All of this inspired me to ask muh boss if they have shoe or "tool" assistance program. Answer was no, but he offered to purchase some invincible shoes I found on the internet. We'll see if that ever happens. I would be grateful.

The image below shoes three generations of old shoes.

Starting with the bottom of the image above... Old Merels, new Asics, and older New Balance. The older shoes are way past their prime.

The New Balance are basically updated designs of a shoes I've purchased before. Bottoms are worn out, but the tops are soft and light. Hurts after a long day. Best sock are necessary.

The Merels hurt the bottom of my feet because the insoles and padding is worn out. The tops of the Merels are hard and start to hurt after along day. Too heavy. Best socks are necessary. I see lots of old guys wearing the crap out these Merels.
I have not idea what happen to the bergundy Merel shoes from previous post (January).