I don’t own a pair of shoes as I live in trainers or crocs for short walks or the garden, and shortly before my birthday I invested in a new pair of trainers.
The ones I have been wearing were given to me by my neighbour as they were her husband’s and he had only worn them once. I have worn them every day for 26 months and finally have had to kick them into touch. The insides have now worn and split, though there is still a lot of wear on the soles. However, being diabetic, I have to look after my feet so it would be a little silly to wear shoes that could rub my heels and make them sore.
The replacements are a different colour, but the same make and when I tried them on in the shop, they fitted like a glove. I left them in the box and put them under the bed in readiness.
As an aside, we bought Hubby some new trainers a little while ago but when he wore them round the house for a few minutes, they rubbed his heels so we had to take them back.
I wore them today for the first time and was well pleased that they are as comfortable as the previous pair. I have no idea how far we’ve walked over the past two years or so, but we’ve done a fair few miles. I wrote this post early on in my blog and it makes quite interesting reading when you’re working out value for money. You won’t get much better than 26 months for free, but if I get as much mileage out of my new pair, then it will be £64 well spent.
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Over here, we call trainers sneakers, presumably because, being soft-soled, they’re suitable for sneaking around in.
Sneakers here are usually plimsolls, which have a soft sole but not very thick so I can feel the pavement through them. These have a hard but textured sole, so plenty of grip.
Oh wow! Thats a long time to get out of trainers! Enjoy the new pair! ❤
I am happy to pay the extra money if these last as long, and I have worn them every day.
A pair of shoes that don’t require a “break-in” period are worth their weight in gold!!
They are, and as I hate shopping for them, it’s an added bonus and I’ll balk at the price later. I knew these were expensive compared to what I usually pay, but if they last years rather than months, it’s better value.
I need something comfortable for my feet, don’t suppose you could share the make?
The North Face, and they are really comfy. I wear a men’s size 7 as they are wider.
Thanks for this, Di… I will look for these!
You’re welcome. I have worn men’s trainers for years as a ladies size 7 is way too small and tight.
I find that too. I also prefer mens joggers , much more comfortable…
And tees, as they are longer.
Are you tall too then?
5 feet seven, but I have a long back. Whenever Mum knitted a jumper for me, the length had to have a good couple of extra inches plus extra in the sleeves.
I’m six foot and it’s a nightmare getting anything long enough…
There was a clothes chain called Long Tall sally here in the UK years ago. I never shopped there, but had a six foot 2 friend who did.
I remember it well…
North Face are excellent, so are their jackets and fleeces! 💜
Saw the price of those and even in the sale beyond us at the moment.
Excellent quality though💜
we might end up with them if the price is right, so I;m not ruling anything out.