One thing I absolutely love is shoes. I LOVE shoes. All kinds of shoes. I have shoes for sorts of occasion. The cute flats that are great for work or dinner out. Flip flops. High heels. Sneakers. And, hopefully, a good pair of hiking boots.

What so important about shoes?

Everything.

There is nothing worse than an ill fitted pair of shoes. A pair that make your feet ache. Shoes that make it unbearable to take a step in.

I have a pair of those. I wear them very seldom. They’re sexy though.

How are shoes related to working out? 90% of the time if you’re working out you’re wearing shoes. I can’t say 100% because there are times you won’t wear them. Swimming. Yoga. Pilates. No shoes.

But for what I do, or plan on doing, I need them shoes!!! For my everyday workout, when I do it, I need an awesome pair of sneakers. I have a good pair now. They’ll need replaced some day soon so I’ve been checking out shoes.

Now, I’m flat footed. Which means after a long period of being on my feet running, walking, or whatever my feet hurt like nobody’s business. Which is why I LOVE shoes that are tight width wise. Helps reduce the swelling in my feet and they don’t hurt as bad. A good pair of shoes can go a long way.

Those are similar to what I have. Not exactly though.

Something else I like is the foam sole. It’s easy on the feet. And shoes with mesh? (Mine have mesh) They’re AMAZING for feet that get hot. Mine get hot.

But no two people will like the same shoes. I’ve found that just as there are so many different types of feet, there are many different types of shoes. It’s taken me some time to realize what kind of shoes are good for me and aren’t.

The more I look at those new balance sneakers though, I like those.

I’m also one of those people who love loud colors on my shoes. Especially my sneakers. Having shoes that are “fun” helps boost my mood.

This is a fun pair. Reminds me of a mermaid really. Happy running shoes if you will.

While it has been quite some time since I have been to the gym, this does get me excited. With the kids back in school I will have my mornings back. Which gives me a few hours before I get to go sit at a desk for 8 1/2 hours.

I have to go sit at a desk in an hour.

Do you have a favorite sneaker? What brand? Ohhhh do you like the loud, fun colors? Or more subtle?