I had to post the juxtaposition of these two photos.

The first is a picture of my shoes from last year, right before I swore off heels. These were pretty standard daily shoes… until I found myself in the thick of triathlon training.  Oh, I loved fancy shoes….

But even after I wrote that old post, I actually did not swear off fancy shoes entirely… I went flat for a bit, but I was back to the habit of the heels like a crack addict.  Why does my hip hurt??

…it took me some hard lessons.

I did not swear off the stilettos until I broke my right foot (while wearing precious khaki green wedges) and sprained my left foot (wearing adorable brown leather wedges).

Well, as I got ready at the gym today, I realized that the color and “genre” of my shoe had not changed…

…but oh, how the fanciness has.

Strapped in. Flat. Sensible. Lame. Ready to rock.

Next stop: Easy Spirit!  I hear they’re having a sale!!!

Welcome to triathlon.  Where your feet and hips suddenly become more important than the sassy shoes.

 

I never thought I’d see the day.

 

8 Responses

  1. LOL! I have been wearing flip-flops for 2 days and my achilles and back have started screaming. It is 110 cool (NOT) degrees and I’m in my running shoes, with my orthotics and socks… nothing feels better 😀

  2. I understand! The only shoes I really wear now are either running shoes (old ones when I’m out and about) because I can wear my orthotics with them, or my Birks. Comfort trumps fashion.

  3. I feel your pain. Chronic PF has left me doomed to flats. And I leave unsightly callouses on my feet if I need them for protection while running! The poor pedicure woman…

  4. “Easy Spirit…” LOL! Glad to know I’m not the only one. Cute summery flip-flops, I loved you but I must say good bye until lower mileage weeks come around again. Sigh.

  5. Running is what me out of “girly” shoes. The last time I wore heels (knee high patent boots at that!) I ended up getting a Morton’s Neuroma and I was unable to run for a month.

    Now, shoes made by Dansko, Keen and Born are my friends.

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