Shoe Shopping

Let me start by telling you, if you don't know me already, that I hate shopping. I am not the typical woman who loves to buy shoes and clothes and spend hours at a store or mall. ESPECIALLY shoe shopping. Because I have the half amputated foot, buying shoes is generally frustrating and annoying. That being said, I had to find some running shoes. Some good supportive shoes to work out and run in. I was told about two stores that did similar work. The one I went to, because it's closer, is Fleet Feet Sports.

I got there as was greeted at the door by Kitty. I told her I needed to be fitted for some shoes. She was very helpful from the moment I sat down. I explained that I didn't have feeling in my left foot and that it was partially amputated. She didn't even flinch. Asked me to take my shoes and sock off and to look at the orthotic. She had me walk without my shoes and socks so that she could see how my feet "walked".

She then measured my feet and gave me a pair of socks to put on. She came out with three pair of shoes. I tried them on one by one. I couldn't believe the immediate relief in my feet. The shoes were secure and you could tell were supporting where I needed support. I tried on and walked/jogged with all three pair. I picked the pair that we both agreed seemed to have the best support, etc. She then brought out three more pair. Tried all of those on and did the same thing.

Finally, the decision was made and a pair of shoes was picked. They are a brand I'd never heard of "Brooks". I did some research after coming home, and they seem to be a top rated shoe. Brooks Adrenaline is the type I got.

Fortunately my mom helped pay for it because it's more than I normally would have spent on shoes, but I do believe it's necessary or I wouldn't have done it. I can't mess with my feet. I just can't.

The other thing I want to say about Fleet Feet is that they did all of this work to fit me and get me the proper pair of shoes, and the shoes did not cost me a bit more there than they would have on line or at another store! KUDOS TO FLEET FEET. I'll be sure to write to them as well to thank them.

Thanks for checking in on me!