i got new shoes

those shoes i got a while back
the l.a. gear step-n-tone
they died
but they got worn almost every day
and they only cost $20
so i am not displeased

i got three pairs to replace them
that wasn't my plan
my plan
was to go back to ross
try to get another $20 pair
but i went to tjmaxx instead
because it's close
and i thought it'd be extra crazy
for the tax-free
so i didn't want to drive in traffic too

i tried on a bunch of different kinds
and the thing is
i used to only wear
what would i call them
fitness shoes
for fitness activities
the rest of the time
i'd wear sandals or clogs or mules
but i have taken to wearing the step-n-tones
all the time

which i kept thinking was funny
my whole life i hate lacing shoes
think "tennis shoes" are ugly
now
i want to be able to switch out
and two of the pairs are white, basically
my step-n-tones were black

the first ones i found were
RipaRykä
and i loved them at first feel
they are like barefoot, but with heel support
they are actually running shoes
and kinda girly looking
but i really like em

the second are saucony prestige [run-neutral]
which i didn't know because the had no booklet
but i researched them online after the fact
they just felt shock-absorbing
and stabilizing
and light

but then i was all like:
um, hello, you wanted to be getting a step/tone type shoe
and new balance had one that was claiming great stuff
[balance board technology, 39% more engagement, blah blah]
and reebok had one [easytone] that wasn't really claiming anything
but the reebok was more comfortable
and like the old ones
so i got it

i meant to spend about $50 for one pair
and i spent $100 for three
but i think it'll be better for my feet to switch out

and i think i prefer to buy them cheap
i have some $200 fitness shoes that look great
but rub my feet when i, oh say walk in them
that i've had for years
and i have some $300 mephistos that i may have resoled someday
but they're heavy and hot

old model half priced ones work better for me at this stage
the only thing is
the expensive ones
didn't come with ethical considerations

but my feet won't hurt




i love you
and
i don't know if it is appropriate for me to say this
but
i'm proud of you