Hey, I put some new shoes on, And suddenly everything is right.

I LOVE SHOES, all types of shoes, heels, wedges, flats, boots, trainers. I've got shoes at the back of my wardrobe that I've never even worn, but do I part with them when it comes to our annual clothes/shoes clear out? HELL NO! Shoes are a wonderful work of art, and make legs look amazing, build confident and can make an outfit - and I will make an outfit out of all of them one day.

Getting into running, I knew I'd have to go buy some decent running trainers, as my old trusty gym trainers were just not up for the job long term. They are great, comfortable and reliable - but they were getting old (3 years) and a little worn. So I read up about looking for some new running trainers, but there are so many out there on the market, it was hard to know where to start. So instead of spending hours on the internet searching through the tonnes of running trainers, I thought (and as recommended by Dad), it's probably best to head down to a running specialist shop, so they can have a proper look at my feet and how I run etc.

So on Saturday morning, Dad (not my usual shoe shopping partner) and I  headed to the running specialist store in the village my parents live in. Now it's not a big village, but for some crazy reason this small running shop seems to attract people from everywhere, and for a Saturday morning in a sleepy village, this place was buzzing (I think less people attend the Saturday Service). Whilst we were waiting to be seen, I looked up at their display of trainers on offer and I was just as overwhelmed by it as I was when looking online...so it was over to the specialist. As soon as we saw the running specialist and I talked to him briefly about the distance I was currently running and planning on running etc, then mentioned how I wear insoles to re-align my feet - he had a trio of potential shoes lined up for me.

I tried each suggested pair on, and had a run with them on the treadmill. Honestly they all felt a lot better than my old Nikes, but one pair stood out more than the rest - the bright red Nike Fitsoles. Not only did the colour make them stand out, they are very lightweight but feel really firm at the same time. They have a built-in insole which seem to mould to my feet and keep my ankles and hips aligned. So £95 later, I was the owner of a new pair of bright red Nikes (my 3rd pair in my wardrobe). 

Now I've tried them out on a proper run, they just feel like a soft, firm extension to my feet. I'm in love.