Shoe Shopping…Yuck!
Who’s ever heard of a girl that does not like to shop for clothes? Well, that’s me. The weird girl who holds onto shoes and clothes until every ounce of usefulness is gone. Even my husband has to beg me to throw something away. Alright, alright…
Lately, my back had been begging me for a new pair of summer shoes. My favorite sandals were falling apart at the seams and were actually causing back pain. Dutifully, I loaded up and headed to my favorite, local store—Empire Shoes in Grass Valley.
Thankfully, I had done some homework at FootSmart about the latest comfortable sandals made just for women by Merrell. My mom has had great luck with Merrell shoes. So, with a target in mind, I was not overwhelmed by all the choices. Sure enough, the store had just the sandal I was looking for. When I tried it on, my feet and back said, “Ahhhh!” I also tried on a pair of Clarks, just to be sure. No comparison; the Merrell sandals were the ones for me. Thankfully, I was out of the store within 20 minutes. Quick and painless; that is how I like to shop.
The moral of this story is that no matter how painful buying a new pair of shoes is, your body is worth it. The cushioning in shoes wears out quickly, so frequent trips to the shoe store is encouraged. As a rule, frequently worn shoes should be replaced every six months. And that’s coming from a woman who hates to shop. Wish me luck finding a pair of shoes that will go with that new cocktail dress I just bought.
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