I think I mentioned a while back that I have a bit of a shoe obsession. Sandals. Heels. Sneakers. Flats. I don't discriminate. I love 'em all. And for the last several months, I've been putting a lot of thought into my next pair of running shoes. Mind you, I'm not a hardcore runner (I like treadmills, I don't dream of my next 10-miler, and I actually have a 5K training app on my phone...no, not a marathon, a 5K). Even so, I decided it was time to trade up my perfectly lovely yet very worn New Balance tennies for something that packs a little more punch.
And after a few months of non-commital browsing, I accidentally landed at the Nike store in the Mall of America one evening and decided right then and there, I would be making a purchase. Thanks to the very helpful and friendly sales staff (and even more helpful work friends), I found the perfect pair in almost no time.
Friends, please meet the newest addition to my shoe family: the LunarGlide 2 (of the Lunar series).
I think they might just be the cutest pair of tennis shoes I've ever had. And, to be honest, I was actually a little afraid to test them out and break them in, for fear of ruining them right away. But I got over that, and have worn them to the gym three times now (not sure that we'll be making it outdoors any time soon though).
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| Eclipse II for $65 (nike.com) |
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| Lacie for $39.95 (shoedazzle.com) |
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| Greta for $198 (jcrew.com) |
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| Kenneth Cole Reaction Lady Slip Flats on sale for $51.75 (macys.com) |
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| Born Shoes, Smooch Flat Sandals for $85 (macys.com) |
And I'll leave you with these final thoughts for the day...
I keep filling my apartment with flowers in hopes that spring will finally arrive in Minnesota...
Oh, my Gassie. I entertained the idea of getting the very same ones from Shoedazzle this month. Alas, I made no purchases.
ReplyDeleteVery cute. I always buy Nike tennis shoes, but in truth I have found in my advanced years that Privo by Clark shoes are my dream shoe. They are cuter than a tennis shoe and I can hike around Michigan, tromp all over Disney and shop till I drop and my feet and legs don't hurt afterwards. I can't do high heels anymore, after about an hour...I can't walk. I'm loving those yellow flats!
ReplyDeleteCool new kicks, Angie! You know I could totally relate to your line, "And, to be honest, I was actually a little afraid to test them out and break them in, for fear of ruining them right away." :) Good for you in overcoming that fear.
ReplyDeleteSue - I'm thinking I might end up having to treat myself to the yellow flats :) I fear I'm not too far off from finding my own perfect practical/comfort shoe...which truly pains me, because I've always cared way more about cute than comfort.
ReplyDeleteKara - I knew you would relate! In fact, I thought about you each time I put the shoes back in the box instead of taking them to the gym with me. I felt a little bit of an 'I told you so' moment ;)