Shoes

I like Red Wing Shoes. They're great, and durable. I've owned one pair of steel-toed Worx shows for about 7 years. They're getting up there now, and they're not as comfortable as they used to be, so I've been in the market for a new pair of shoes. However, after eight years of competitive Cross Country and Track and Field in high school and college, where I literally logged thousands of miles a year during that period, my feet and knees are shot. Not arthritic yet, but I would not be surprised if they eventually got there. So I prefer a shoe on which I can stand for long periods of time, but which leave my legs fresh. The Red Wings fit the bill, but they can be pricey. However, I have found that you get what you pay for.

Well, I stumbled upon a pair of Ecco's which were on sale, were stylish and which have turned out to be comfortable. They're pictured below.They're the Ecco Street Fusion Hydromax (#48804) and they're great. Got them on sale (just shy of a Benjamin), but they're living up to the praise people heap on this company. So perhaps I've found myself a new shoe.

Am I the only shoe snob out there (I also refuse to wear anything but Asics or New Balance when I actually do take to the track)?

h/t: Physioprof (over at Drugmonkey)