So yes the store we headed to was City Sports. I will admit I was unimpressed and disappointed! First of all customer service was horrible, it was completely empty in there and not one of the 5 people working asked us if we needed help. I mean hello we were standing at the wall of sneakers and you do not think we need to try one on? I dunno it just made me mad. Long story short he tried on 2 pairs he didn't like either and no one even made any offer or suggestions so we bought no sneakers from them. I saw they had Vibrams too! I was itching to just try them on and talk to someone about them but again no help so I was a lil sad. So I grabbed a foam roller and then we headed out.
I chose a simple cheap one since it is my first experience with them and I am unsure how I will like it or use it. But every runner I speak to seems to say it is something that is a must!
The dogs seemed intrigued by it haha
So we went into the New Balance store. Right away I knew it was going to be good. They have a freaking treadmill right there in the store so you can actually run in the shoes before you buy them! This is so awesome!!!! So we were greeted right away and the gentleman working was so helpful he worked with mr. bee and got him into shoes perfect for his feet. He ran on the treadmill and was impressed as well. Of course I was in love with a new pair of shoes for myself... I know I know but I have not gotten new shoes since my 75lbs reward to myself and I felt it was time. You cannot mess around when it comes to good running shoes right?
SO I ended up with these:
The 1064's since they have more cushion and I have been doing more treadmill running thanks to old man winter. I tried them out for 1 mile tonight on the treadmill and they seemed to be nice and light. I will do more with them this week and let you know how it goes.
Well there you have it another successful shopping trip haha. I know this was more of a splurge than a simple reward but I just figured it would be better to have good shoes for my 13.1 in 26 days eek! ;)
How do you reward yourself?
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I have those NB's and LOVE them. I'm not a runner, so I can't give any input as far as that goes. But, I can tell you they are the first shoe EVER that feels like I have nothing on and actually made my feet feel better. I bought them at a store here in MD called WalkRight that is run by a podiatrist. I went in thinking I needed new orthotics (have been wearing them since I was in high school) and it ends up all I really needed was a good, supportive shoe. My heel pain (plantar fascitis) has completely gone away just from wearing the shoes just as the guy at the store said they would.
The only "weird" thing about the shoe was that I have to tie it in a runners knot (I think thats what its called) because it can get loose around the ankle area. But that type of tie keeps the shoe from feeling like its going to fall off but keeps my toes from getting scrunched.
Long story short, LOVE the shoes and pray they don't change the model. Plus, no more orthotics!!
A treadmill in the store? Awesome.
I also tend to treat myself with shopping.
The local running store where I moved from had a treadmill by their shoe wall, too. I never tried it though.
I have a weird shaped foot, & have never had much luck w NB. I have found a brand that fits my feet perfectly though, but they have a weird name & I can't remember it off the top of my head.
Thanks to @missmarisol's inspiration I'll be getting my eyebrows done in a few weeks when I reach my WW 10%, which should be at my bday too:~) It is something I enjoy having done, but rarely do because I'm just not girly enough to get that into it.
Sarah thank you for the tip. I plan to start breaking them in this week.
Despite have fun getting girly! I love to do this once a week for myself once a week :)
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