I have 2 new pair of running shoes!!!!

[MissMillie]

Same exact shoe, two different colors. I always buy my running shoes 2 pair at a time, and then alternate wearing them. I love these shoes. They're illegal in the Olympics and in the Boston Marathon, but I doubt I'll ever qualify for those events. When you finish in the bottom 3, nobody questions what shoes you're wearing. They're illegal because of the spring technology.

http://spirafootwear.com/technology.html

I got $50 off EACH PAIR, so buying two on sale was only slightly more expensive than buying one pair at regular price. Now THAT'S what I call a sale!

Next week I see the foot doctor so I can be fitted for a custom made orthotic to alleviate the bunion pain I feel when I do a long run.

[RumpusCat]

1. Spring technology? Interesting!

What kind of benefits do you get out of them? What kind of mileage are you running?

I'm just curious, as a fairly new runner myself--I managed to run 6 miles two nights ago and am still feeling proud, that was a big mental milestone for me as I'm hoping to run a 10k in a month. I'm stil as slow as molassas in December but at least I'm building stamina!

[av8rdave]

2. Can I buy a pair from you? I need new running shoes

Mine are completely shot!

[MissMillie]

7. No, but you can get them on sale at Dick's Sporting Goods

which I think has an online store...

[av8rdave]

11. Thanks....I'll check it out

Yours may not fit me anyway!

[MrCoffee]

3. you have illegal footwear? for god's sake, don't go flying in them.

[MissMillie]

5. Believe it or not, they have a tag which advises you to take them off

at airport screening. Apparently the coil can set off metal detectors, so they need to go on the x-ray belt.

But I rarely fly, so this really isn't an issue.

[leftyladyfrommo]

4. Cool. Can you stop on a dime?

I could always run faster with new shoes on.

[LostinVA]

6. OMG -- I want the new INOV-8 Rocklite soooo bad

I my buy a pair for my bday present in November.... they are liek racing flats, but for the TRAIL!!!!!

[flamingyouth]

8. Cool!

It's always exciting to get new running shoes. Why is spring technology illegal? Unfair advantage? Anyway, they look comfy! :hi:

[otherlander]

9. cool!

i just got some new Converses...they're exactly like my old ones but they're green.

[Kire]

10. Isn't it supposed to 2 new pairs?

One pair is two shoes. Two pairs is four.

:shrug:

[MissMillie]

12. you're probably right

I got so excited about the shoes, I didn't do a grammar check.

[idgiehkt]

13. I'm so jealous!

They look very comfy and cushiony. I'm so pissed I can't run anymore...I dream about it every once in a while, but my legs are messed up somehow.

I love buying new running shoes though, I think alot of people it's like Carrie Bradshaw and her Manolos.