Walking Everywhere, and Anywhere!

Every now and then I will update this blog with thoughts about walking, and being a pedestrian in Southern California. Between 2014-2017, this blog also featured several posts about my bicycle adventures around Southern California, but as of 2018 I am back to just being a pedestrian. Riding a bike was fun until someone through a water bottle in my chain one day late at night, so since that time I have just felt safer walking.
Showing posts with label shoes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label shoes. Show all posts

Friday, July 27, 2012

Pedestrians Wear Flat Shoes

Pedestrians and people who are on their feet wear flat shoes because this is what is practical.  I have been a walker all my life, and I shall continue to be a walker because it is my favorite form of transportation.  I love walking swiftly down the sidewalk, and heels make that harder.  When platform wedges were in style in the early 2000's I made the mistake of walking in those because I wanted to look trendy, and it always hurt my feet.  I cannot believe I once walked three miles in platform wedges, it is quite daunting to think about!

Then I got into my late twenties and realized I look good in walking shoes and a skirt, and that is how I am going to dress.  I am not going to buy pairs of flat dressy shoes that cut up the back of my heels, because even with minimal movement these always do.  Yes I try shoes on often, but my heels are very thin and always end up getting cut up.  Even with tennis shoes I have to be very careful, and wear certain types of sock.  So wearing flat shoes is perfectly fine, and men do it all the time.  I feel like I have so many opinions bubbling up to the surface as of late, but why do women have to be told heels are dressy when a guy would never wear those.  Tell men they should wear heels to if you think women should wear heels.  Sometimes I think women are more judging about what they think other women should be wearing then most men who could care less if women were walking shoes.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

The Black Sketcher D'Lites Are Comfortable





The other day I purchased these black Sketchers D'Lites at the shoe store, but I noticed these are a bit cheaper on Amazon.  I have grown fond of the Sketcher D'Lites because these are not clunky when I walk, and these particular shoes do not fall apart after just a couple of months.  Yes, as a pedestrian I have had some shoes fall apart after about three or four months, or begin to rub the back of my heel after that amount of time, so it is nice to find a pair of walking shoes that are both cute and durable.




Monday, July 11, 2011

Canvas Shoes Wear Out Fast When You Walk 30+ Miles Per Week

Canvas shoes definitely wear out fast when you walk 30+ miles per week.  I know I could purchase a pair of the so-called walking shoes, but I have always found these to be too clunky for the comfort of my feet.  I prefer to go with a flat canvas shoe that has generous padding.  I wore tone up type of shoes in the past, and those are just not for me.  Besides, I say what feel comfortable on your feel rather than just purchase a special walking shoe.

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Shoes That Cut Up The Back of My Feet

As a pedestrian I walk between six and eight miles a day, so after awhile my tennis shoes begin to wear at the heels. Yesterday my heels were cut up pretty badly, so it is time to buy a new pair of shoe. My big giant complaint about most tennis shoes these days that all of these are narrow and abrasive on my heels, and it takes over an hour to find a pair that fit well. After a few months the soft cushioning begins to wear away, and I am forced to buy a new pair. I think it was time to buy a new pair anyway!

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