13 Apr, 2016
Things I am loving: my Sketchers slip on shoes
Posted by andrea tomkins in: Oh! Things!
I’ve been having issues with my left heel. I self-diagnosed myself with plantar fasciitis awhile back (you can read about that on WebMD if you’re keen) and it’s getting better, but it’s still not 100%. I put the brakes on the daily 10K and bought new insoles for my outdoor runners (my gym shoes are new so I figure they’re still ok). I work from home – and it’s hardwood everywhere, and my feet were aching almost constantly so I dug out an older pair of soft-soled slippers. They helped, but were getting so worn there was hardly anything left.
We were at the Bayshore SoftMoc awhile back and I spotted a display of Sketchers GoWalk slip-on shoes (take a closer look on the website here). It’s not exactly a GLAM shoe but then again, I wasn’t looking to make a fashion statement with my footwear. I was looking for a lightweight shoe – something a bit more solid than a slipper – to wear at home while my aching feet healed up. And here’s where I confess my personal bugaboo: I am secretly wary of shoes that are too light. I immediately assume that they’re made out of air and that I’m overpaying, but here I was, after a marathon shopping session at Two Mile Mall and my feet were crying for some attention. So I opted to put myself first and ignore that nagging know-it-all in the back of my mind AND JUST TRY THEM ON FER CHRISSAKES.
As soon as I did I knew I had to buy them. Soft, cushy, with the right amount of support: it was clearly meant to be.
I am very glad I took the plunge. My feet feel happy, and I think having something a bit more solid beneath my feet than socks in old slippers was a good idea in terms of expediting the healing process. Maybe I’ll need to get a pair for outdoors as well?
