I will never be accused of being self-conscious about my fashion style. I am not one to wonder which shoes work well with skinny jeans. I don't spend even a micro second in the morning or evening wondering if my current or future outfit is up to snuff by American, European, "Lunar" or inter-solar system standards. I don't "dress for success". I dress to stay warm, comfortable. I dress because I have no inclinations to "nudity", either alone, singing and dancing in my kitchen or at a secluded beach. I don't think I'll be ordering "The Beginner's Guide to Skinny Dipping" from Amazon any time soon. So why my recent fascination with feet?
Did you know that the average person walks the equivalent of three times around the Earth in a lifetime? If so, I've traveled the face of the earth à pied (on foot) since January!
I walked much of this distance in a pair of sneakers that I purchased for $ 19.99. I've done some research and most experts seem to agree that, if you can afford it, you should purchase walking shoes priced between $60 to $80. Those that are more expensive are usually so only because the shoe companies know that people are willing to pay more. While more expensive shoes may be marginally better, quality does not necessarily increase proportionally with price. All agree, however, that walking shoes that are really inexpensive are usually less supportive, less stable, or less comfortable.
My inexpensive sneakers covered my feet, kept my feet dry during a few rainy days but were by no means stable, or comfortable. On average, people develop pain in their 60s, but it can start as early as the 20s and 30s. Yet, except for women who get regular pedicures, most people don’t take much care of their feet.
I hope to have "housing" soon. When I am settled, and out of the homeless shelter (and not worried about "theft"), I intend to invest in a good pair of walking shoes. I don't see myself making a phone call to a local Pedicurist, although I probably should. A family member is diabetic, and I know foot problems are a common symptom.
The most common foot conditions that occur with age are arthritic joints, thinning of the fat pads cushioning the soles, plantar fasciitis (inflammation of the fibrous tissue along the sole), bunions (enlargement of the joint at the base of the big toe), poor circulation and fungal nails.
As a general rule of thumb, you should replace your walking shoes when you have walked in them for about 400 miles. Everybody is different.
I am an old man who has walked many, many miles in those $ 19.99 shoes. I have actually given them away to a friend that needed them for a job interview. We got our money's worth without, hopefully, too many long term complications.
- Walk a mile in my shoes
- just walk a mile in my shoes
- Before you abuse, criticize and accuse
- Then walk a mile in my shoes
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