Out of all the sports brands, my favorite has always been Nike. Let's face it -- Nike is just plain cool. I love their bright colors and cool patterns. And for some reason, Nike just always fits the best. There's nothing worse than putting on a running top that's shaped like a box. Never attractive.

For the past 3 years I've run in minimalist Nike's. Six months ago I purchased a pair of Nike Free's  like this.

                                 

I love how flashy they are. You know you have cool shoes when a stranger off the street comments "nice shoes" with a head nod as you run by.....and then mile eight came around....and my left knee right to the outside of the kneecap started to hurt. I told myself it must have been a fluke and surely it couldn't be age related.

I still hold to that statement.

But, after talking to some better runners then me, I decided one hundred dollars for a new pair of shoes with better support would be a lot cheaper in the long run than a few doctor's visits at 200 bucks a pop. I broke down and went into a running store this afternoon where they help you pick out your shoes. They watch you walk and tell you if you have a natural "gait" or not. I guess I need moderate cushion. Who knew the cool factor wasn't the only thing to base your running shoes off of. 

So I got a pair of these.

                                               

Not as cool....I know. When will running brands ever get the hint? But, from here on out, it's going to be function over fashion for this girl. I guess having not so cool shoes is a good excuse to go get some extra cool running tops. :) 

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