As I mentioned yesterday, scoring a great deal on some new running shoes was the highlight of my Labor Day.  (Fair warning: this is going to be a wordy post, so if you have zero interest in shoes for running or walking, then feel free to skip this one completely and read about one of my favorite meals.)

I’ve bought more pairs of running shoes in the past 10 years than I have bought pairs of cute high heels.  While that is not exactly reflected in my physique (ahem), I have learned a few things along the way about how to find the best deals on shoes for fitness, and why it’s important to spend more money on those shoes than any others.

Here are the shoes that Bionic Man, Endeavor, and I were wearing for running (Bionic Man and Endeavor) and jogging/walking with Hunter the Dog (me) prior to Labor Day.

Not bad, eh?  Still look like they’ve got some wear in them, right?  And they do, for things like mowing the lawn.  Not for exercising–especially running or walking for fitness. [Read more...]