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I've gotten a new shoe sign. My parents picked this one up for me while traveling in New England.
It reads "New shoes cure the blues" and its true, nothing like a little retail therapy.
The sign joins these that are also at my desk.
Monday, November 28, 2016
New shoes cure the blues-- New shoe sign
I've gotten a new shoe sign. My parents picked this one up for me while traveling in New England.
It reads "New shoes cure the blues" and its true, nothing like a little retail therapy.
The sign joins these that are also at my desk.
Sunday, November 6, 2016
The oh-so-fashionable sneaker
When high-heel loving celebrities like Victoria Beckham ditch their heels for sneakers, you know the sneaker has become fashionable.
Nike Tanjun in White and Orange
It started a few years ago with sneaker wedges and now all sorts of retro shoes and trainers are being rocked as both part of an athleisure trend and general fashion.
Over the summer I decided to get in on the trend by buying the Nike Tanjun in white from Famous Footwear for $55.
The solid white look made them summery, without being too outlandish. Perfect for trying out sneakers for non-athletic purposes. I was instantly impressed with their cushioning and how they were comfortable for a whole day with lot of walking.
I tried them out with a few different outfits, including skirts and dresses and they added a fun casual but fashion-forward edge.
I even tried wearing them to work, and with the right outfit they worked. The only problem? They get dirty easily. I am able to hand wash them, but lately have been having more trouble getting stains out.
To avoid the dirt issue, I also bought a pair in bright orange. These are loud, but I have had multiple people stop me to tell me how cute they are.
While these get dirty less easily than the white, they do get dirty as well. I have had success hand washing them.
While many designer brands make sneakers, Allure says it's the affordable Vans than have been all around fall's fashion shows.
Have you gotten into the sneaker trend? Which do you like wearing?
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Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Two more pairs of sneakers
Runners need shoes.
In my last blog post I discussed my running journey and my new sneakers. That journey has continued and thus I have found myself in the need of new sneakers.
The Asics Gel Cumulus 17 provided great support and cushioning and got me through my first 10k.
The Asics Gel Cumulus 17
After the UAE Healthy Kidney 10K, which I ran in the Gel Cumulus
After the 10k, I found out I was going to be in Disneyland for their half marathon and decided that was my next running challenge, Unfortunately, I started to notice my sneakers were really wearing out, even the lining around the top.
They were on sale at Famous Footwear, so I ordered another pair and also decided to try the Asics FuzeX Lyte.
After a few sprints down the hall, I realized the FuzeX was more cushioned and felt more lightweight. It has gel and foam combined making them lightweight, but still cushy.
The Asics FuzeX Lyte
They cost $59.49.
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Yet another new pair of sneakers
I decided to give Asics a run!
As I wrote in my last post on sneakers, I was still on the hunt for a second pair, looking for a pair that offered the cushioning and support my feet needed, especially as I train for longer runs.
I started my running journey a few months ago, just barely making it through a mile. I completed my first race, a 4 miler on New Years, and now am working my way up to a 10k.
Crossing the finish line for my first race in my Saucony Grid Shadow Genesis Running shoes
The Saucony sneakers I own have the support I need and are super light weight. I am happy with the amount of cushioning but wondered if I would do better on longer runs with more.
After recommendations from friends, I decided to try Asics, as I heard their gel cushioning was great.
I choose to order online through Famous Footwear because they had a wide selection and even though some pairs weren't discounted, you still got their rewards.
I ordered a few pairs, and decided to keep the Gel Cumulus 17, which I paid $90 for.
Monday, February 8, 2016
Happy 6th Birthday Through the Sole!
Today marks the 6th birthday of Through the Sole. Thank you for your readership and support!
At the beginning Through the Sole was all serious, started for a college class. Now, I have expanded to more lighthearted news, shoe reviews, and tips while still striving to give you the news through the lens of shoes.
Here are the most popular posts of the 5th year:
5) Are these the worst shoes? Cowboy boot sandals
4) The quest for new running sneakers
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