After work, I met my friend Kim in the village after work and we went to
Jackrabbit Sports to pick out some real running shoes. When you get there, a salesperson meets you to help you pick the right type of shoe. They have you run on a treadmill and videotape your feet in order to tell what kind of gait you have and what type of shoe would be best! Then you try on many, many different types of shoes to find the one that fits best. It is kind of like going to the eye doctor... "Which is better? This? Or this?" You start to rule out shoes, then when you find a few pairs you love, you wear one on one foot and another on the other foot and prance around the store, winnowing the choices down even further, until there is just one pair left. I found a pair of Saucony shoes that made me feel like I was walking on clouds, and Kim found a pair of very cute New Balances. No, my shoes aren't super cute, but I guess you can't have everything--
they are the most comfortable pair I have ever had. It was very exciting, and I can't wait to try them out!
Then, since we were out and about, we grabbed dinner in Chelsea... so I think this also counts as making time to spend with friends. It was a nice evening!
-Kristin
2 comments:
I think you will fall in love with your new shoes and think they are adorable! I'm glad you had a fun afternoon. I liked the description of the running shoe store. What a place.
I had an awesome time picking out shoes and I think we both got a pair that we love! I haven't run in mine yet. I cant wait to run in them for the first time :).
-Kim
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