Living ~400lbs

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Thankful Thursday

[a not-always-weekly exercise in gratitude]

Things I am thankful for this week:

  1. Lesley of Fatshionista is in Newsweek, and it’s being read.
  2. Went to the Sounders game with the man of the house on Saturday, parked 1/2 mile from the stadium (cheaper parking) and had no problems with the walking.
  3. The game was fun, too!
  4. Survived a trip to the local REI for new walking shoes.  (I’ve never had employees be anything but welcoming, but I always feel weird there.)  Oh, and new shoes!
  5. Asthma meds that work!*  Even in spring!  I can go weeks without my albuterol “rescue” inhaler.
  6. New Jeff & Maya Bonhoff album arrived from CD Baby :)

*Current asthma routine: Advair 250/50 twice a day; Singulair once a day; Allegra once a day; Zyrtec, Benadryl, Albuterol inhaler as needed.

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11 responses to “Thankful Thursday”

  1. crookedfinger Avatar
    crookedfinger

    Hey, what shoes did you get? I’m in the market for some walking shoes!

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    1. living400lbs Avatar
      living400lbs

      They’re Keens. I’m probably going to also get a pair of Brooks or New Balance black walking shoes and switch off. ;)

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      1. Regina T Avatar
        Regina T

        Those Keens look great! I’m in the market for new walking shoes since I have so much heel pain these days. Any suggestions? We’re planning a trip to Disneyland in July and I need something that will support and provide cushioning for my heels. I just hate shoe shopping, so if you can help me narrow things down a bit I would be forever grateful. :)

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        1. living400lbs Avatar
          living400lbs

          Well, it really depends on your feet and how you walk, but for general support and cushioning I mostly go for New Balance 811 or Brooks Addiction. Both are “walking” shoes that I first found at Nordstrom’s. (Not that comparing prices elsewhere can’t hurt.)

          I also like socks with padding and “wicking” properties, but they’re expensive. I started getting the Thorlo padded walking socks from Lady Foot Locker and then discovered REI has them more regularly. (I’m now a member of REI. Mostly for socks and shoes, but I also get some first-aid and yoga supplies there too.)

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          1. Regina T Avatar
            Regina T

            Thanks for the suggestions :) My feet tend to pronate inward, so I need stability along with the extra cushioning. These fit the bill prefectly! I may just have to bite the bullet and visit REI or Nordy’s…..*sigh*

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            1. living400lbs Avatar
              living400lbs

              REI doesn’t have those particular ones. I think Nordy does. Also, I think there are New Balance stores in BellSquare and downtown Seattle too.

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              1. Regina T Avatar
                Regina T

                FYI…..I just bought two pair of new shoes this past weekend at Nordstrom’s…..

                http://www.brooksrunning.com/product/1200451B/123208/Ariel

                and

                http://www.merrell.com/US/en-US/Product.mvc.aspx/W-F-F/20070W/42314/Women/Footwear/Filters/Womens/Heather/Bungee/J36652

                So far so good~ :)

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  2. jaed Avatar
    jaed

    I’ve looked with interest at Keens. For some reason, most walking shoes at the moment seem to have really narrow toe boxes – a sharp angle from the big toe down to the little toe – and as a person with long toes, I am here to tell you No. Not at all. I had to stop wearing New Balance because they’re ALL like that now. But Keens seem to have really round toes, which is something my feet need to be comfortable.

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    1. living400lbs Avatar
      living400lbs

      The toe box is part of what drew me too. Often if I go for a wide shoe the heel is too loose and I end up walking out of my shoes. The Keens are fitted on my heel but have a nice roomy toe box.

      The only drawback is they’re a very sturdy and non-flexible shoe, so I’m going to be a while breaking them in.

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  3. laine Avatar
    laine

    I love my Keens! Once they break in they are heavenly. And they keep my toes very happy on all sorts of walks.

    Reply
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