Baby Needs a New Pair 'o Shoes....

I LOVE shoes.  Shoes, jewelry, purses and accessories are a big weakness for me.  So, it's no surprise that my closet is filled with not one, not two, but three shoe racks.  One entire rack is filled with athletic shoes only.  My husband spied this rack one day and tried to shame me by tallying the net worth of that particular rack. As most of you know, these days it takes a small bank loan to buy good athletic shoes.  Since when did a pair of running shoes cost $200????  Those babies better do the running for me.  Anyway, although I knew he  was only joking ,  I felt the need to justify my addiction.  (*It's not really an addiction if the item is a necessity, right???)

#1  One style does not fit all.
I run.  I teach Zumba.  I teach Bodypump.  Each of these exercises warrants a different type of shoe - one that meets the needs of that particular activity.  For example:  My favorite running shoes are ASICS gel nimbus.  I once tried to wear them to Zumba.  Mistake.  Big.  I nearly rolled my ankle and I was convinced those soles were hindering my hips :)

#2  Beauty is on the inside...not the outside.
I put a lot of mileage on my running shoes.  I try to change them out every 6-8 months.  I tried to explain to my husband how important it is to protect your feet.  "Expired" shoes can cause problems with your feet, knees, hips and back....not to mention your style.  So even though they may look great on the outside, the "oomph" on the inside has pooped out.

#3  Something old, something new.....
When I buy my replacement shoe, I keep the "spare" for normal everyday wear....going to the grocery store, ball fields, etc.  They still look okay on the outside but are not meeting my workout needs.  No need to throw them out....see how thrifty I am???

So, it makes perfect sense to me.  Maybe if I had equated my variety of shoes to his golf clubs (why not have just ONE stick to hit that same ball?) he would have seen the light.