Back in October, I mentioned that I had an appointment with a Pedorthist to get custom orthotics made. The appointment went really well; I learned a lot about feet from a man who really knew his stuff! And I’ve happily been wearing my orthotics in my everyday shoes (although I’m not sure what I’m going to do once sandal season hits. What do you other orthotic-wearers do about this?).
But I still haven’t put the orthotics in my running shoes. The inserts are so thick that they won’t comfortably fit inside the shoes. Finally, yesterday, I got around to buying a bigger pair:
Above, loot from the running store: the shoes, new Thorlos (love them!), and the latest issue of Runners’ World with Kara Goucher on the front (love her too!).
This is like my fourth or fifth pair of Nike Pegasus shoes, even though I only discovered them a short time ago. What can I say? If something works for you, keep doing it! And these things feel like wearing slippers! It’s like they were made specifically for my feet (but I’m sure all their other fans would disagree with me). I was first fit for the Pegasus shoes at a running store. After the initial pair, though, I’ll buy them wherever I happen to see a super-good price (or when I find one of those nifty $25-off Sports Authority coupons). But because I wanted to be properly fit for the orthotics this time, I went back to the running store.
On this particular trip, the employee first had me try on Asics, then Brooks, then New Balance. All the while, I’m asking: “Maybe I should try Pegasus?” None of the other shoes felt right, and I began to worry that perhaps it was the fault of the orthotics, meaning no shoe would ever feel good with them in. Enter Pegasus… And they all lived happily ever after.
I used to buy running shoes based on the color. The turquoise blue shoes were always the first ones I’d try. But you don’t have to be a runner for long to realize that after a few weeks, color becomes a moot point (especially if you have a penchant for running on grass). This time, I bought pink.
The Pink Doughnut Eater would be proud!
Speaking of things that are pink… Chocolate-Covered Meal of the Day:
Beauty Queen Oatmeal
- Oatmeal cooked in a combination of almond milk and water
- vanilla extract and a pinch of salt
- lots of fresh raspberries, smushed in
And a banana on the side.
Question of the day: Is there anything that you love so much you have it in multiple colors? Aside from my sneakers, I also own some American Eagle tops, Gap tanks, and an incredibly-comfy Express sweater in every color they make.
MarathonVal says
I LOVE my orthotics!!! And during the summer months when I can’t wear them, I ABSOLUTELY SWEAR by sandals by Born. They are pricey, but worth every penny… I love the ones that have built in arch supports. Seriously, I cannot sing their praises enough, I am prone to plantar fasciitis and they are a godsend!!
BroccoliHut says
Fellow Pegasus fan here! They’re all I buy now–but I refuse to repeat colors:) Right now I’m on a pretty rockin’ purple pair that I found for major discount at a cheerleading website. Suh-weet.
Danielle says
I used to buy shoes based on the appearance too! Well…I still sort of do. I try on a bunch and when I narrow it down to 3, then it’s whichever one has pink in it 🙂
I’ve been meaning to enter the contest but I haven’t woken up early enough to make a decent breakfast lol. But no worries…I have some extra time tomorrow. Maybe I can use some of the awesome stevia that arrived in my mailbox today 😉
Jessie says
I LOVE my Merrell waterproof boots – stylish, yet functional. I’m looking for them in other colors. I always used to buy my sneakers by color, too, only I’d go for red or blue (I was a tomboy 😛 ).
liz says
when i used to run regularly i had a pair of nike pegasus i wore slick. loved ’em.
DJ says
I don’t have any one item in a variety of colours but as I love bright green and I love the supersoft hoodies I buy from New Look I have like, 10 bright green New Look hoodies. Including 4 of the same style. Crazy – but so cozy!
Eileen says
We love our Thorlo’s!! And we are lucky enough to live just a few miles from a Thorlo OUTLET!
Heather Eats Almond Butter says
Oh my gosh, I love Kara Goucher. I just think she is adorable, and I want to move to Eugene and be friends with her. Don’t you think we’d get along?
Loved the pink oats…so ready for berry season.
I own about 5 or 6 Target and Forever 21 tank tops and need to restock for the upcoming warmer months. I live in them.
Queen Mommy says
As sandal season is already here, you’ve probably figured out how to handle the orthotics dilemma. If not, my suggestion is to try on a pair of Keens. They were recommended to us by my daughter’s PT, and now my daughter no longer needs her orthotics. Another thing I’d suggest…find an OT who knows about reflex integration. Not all of them do, so it’s important to find someone who has studied this. Have them check to see if your Babinsky and…I think it’s the tendon guard reflexes have integrated. The OT and I were talking about it one day, and we both think that a lot of people needing foot orthotics (and I’m not talking about those who need actual foot/ankle braces) actually have reflex integration issues.
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Thank you so much, Queen Mommy! Honestly, I haven’t really figured out the issue completely. I’ve just been alternating between sandals (sans orthotics) and open-back sneakers (with the orthotics), so I’ll definitely look up Keens and look into reflex integration. 🙂