Has anyone bought tennis shoes lately? There are pink, there are purple, there are orange! There are teal green. there are gray. A few black and a few white ...but not a single pair did I find that felt good enough to spend the money on. Not the black, white or gray that I really wanted, and none of the ones that make a fashion statement.
And have you ever noticed that the places that have the name brands for less than normal...none of those have arch support. I am convinced the companies make a run of shoes that are sub-standard.
Anyway, I left without any...not to mention I had wanted to find a new pair of slip on shoes that still had a bit of support. Didn't find any of those either.
We stopped to get a bite to eat and while there, I happened to think of Gander Mountain and their hiking shoes. Thankfully, I found a pair that seems to feel extra good on concrete. I could hardly stand to shop long enough to find these...being on concrete really bothers my back and feet.
These are the ones I got...I do like the looks of them and they look so good with jeans.. But I cannot tell you how many pair I tried on before I settled on these. Most of the others were definitely not an option because I have a problem with one foot. Do you have trouble finding shoes that fit and feel good? Every time I have to buy a pair of shoes, I dread it so bad cause I know it is going to be hard. I think this time was the hardest yet.
We have a fairly new Gander Mountain store here, but I have never been in it. Yes, I have awful trouble with shoes! I have lymphodema and nothing would fit me but Crocs. I even had to wear them to weddings and funerals. But now I am finding a bit more. I like that yours are pretty, while being neutral.
ReplyDeleteHi Susie, yes I have a hard time finding comfortable shoes. I have found Skecher's Go Walk shoes to be the most comfortable for me and they slip on. I like one style better than the other, tho. The white ones get dirty quickly, but they can be put in the washing machine. I don't put them in the dryer. The shoes in the photo look very comfortable.
ReplyDeleteLucky you for receiving such beautiful flowers for Mother's Day!!
ReplyDeleteAs for runners/hikers I can't help you there. It has been some time since I have bought a new pair.
Wow, gorgeous flowers and images..Sound slike you had a lovely Mother's Day! I like your new walking shoes. Have a happy Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you enjoyed a nice Mother's Day. I agree that most shoes do not have arch support. I hate shopping for shoes. Glad you finally found a pair that look very well made. Have a nice day, Rose.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great Mother's Day, you definitely deserved it!
ReplyDeleteMy feet are short and wide, just like the rest of me lol, and it's difficult finding shoes which fit properly. Generally I find sneakers in the boy's shoe department; you can even find basic black!
I agree it is harder to find shoes that fit right and feel good. i think it is because they are all not made in USA, the sizes are different in each shoe and i have one foot bigger than the other. i dont wear shoes, just sandals or crocs, but i have one pair of sketchers for walking. when i was younger i never had a problem finding shoes that fit.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a nice Mother's Day.
ReplyDeleteI do not like to buy shoes at all. I have a wide foot and bad knees so I do need support--for the knees and something wider than the skinny shoes out there.
Sketchers generally fit but not always and they make me taller too. haha
MB
Looks like you made a good choice of shoes. Fortunately for me I do not have trouble finding a pair that fits.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers you got! I have a pair of hiking shoes very similar to the ones you got, almost the same color and they do look good with jeans.
ReplyDeleteWell, I am so glad you got your shoes. I need to buy a decent pair of walking shoes too.
ReplyDeleteI do have a hard time finding shoes as I have a very broad foot. I finally found a shoe company someone told me about ages ago. You can take a look right here:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.hotter.com/us/en/
They are a bit pricy but for the sake of my foot health I just treated myself to a pair of sandals for the summer. If they last for a few years I won't mind paying for them.
I do have trouble finding shoes I like as I have a high arch. I also broke one of my toes during gym class in high school so fancy shoes are often painful to wear. Luckily I'm not a very fancy person so I rarely wear fancy shoes. lol
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