There was an England match on this afternoon so I went during that so that the shop wouldn't be too busy. This plan worked perfectly. There was only one other customer the whole time I was there and there were two assistants. A good ratio.
I'd been recommended to take my old shoes with me - when I got them out to show the shop girl, she managed to avoid laughing at me, but did say "yes, I think we can help you" in the same way that a specialist doctor might say that when you showed them one of your diseases. Then she made me take off my shoes and socks (luckily I had showered not too long before) and she had a look at my feet. Apparently I have good arches but my feet tend to twist a little and so I need some moderate support. Ok, whatever you say young lady. Now run and get me some shoes!
So she went to get a few appropriate pairs from where ever it is that shoe shops store shoes. All three pairs looked pretty similar to me but I could feel differences when I tried them on. One was a but funny under my feet, one was a bit tight at the end. But the first pair felt fine. Nice and comfy.
So then I had a little go on the treadmill in the shop. I've never been on one before so it was a little bit scary for me. I didn't fall off though thankfully - that would have been an embarrassing way to get a sporting injury. I also had a little run on the road outside - only a very little one though because it was baking and I was wearing jeans.
The shoes seemed ok so I bought them. At eighty nickers they may be the most expensive shoes I have ever bought! Wow. I'm wearing them now (got to get value from them!) in order to wear them in a little before I use them for any actual exercise. That may come tomorrow - I'm planning a nice run along the river and back to make use of the bridge I espied on Thursday night. It's good to have something to look forward to.
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Those are the same sneakers I wore when I ran my marathon. then I got them again when they wore out.
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