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Normally, I have difficulties spending $25 for a pair of trainers (runners). Today, I spent SEVENTY FLIPPING QUID on running shoes and inserts!!! (For the uninformed, that'd be about $150 Cdn., almost double what I have ever paid for even dress shoes!) This was for a pair of Nike Air Max 90s, that was discounted by £30, and a £10 pair of shock absorbing gel inserts. I needed to fork out for serious running shoes now that I'm running five times a week; I'm beginning to feel the punishment my knees are taking and I need as much heel shock protection as I can afford.
I found one thing amusing though, whilst talking to the store reps at my local Footlocker. One of them, obviously the manager, kept trying to push other items. He pointed out some new Nike T-shirts they just brought in, two for "only £20". I politely explained that I had plenty of gym clothes. What I really wanted to say, though, is that I refuse to pay anyone for the "privilege" of advertising their product; hell, if Nike really wants me to wear their logo so badly, they can pay me to wear it. However, until companies, such as Nike, see the merit in renting my torso for advertising space, I'll stick to buying simple Fruit of the Loom Ts at a mere £3 pound per.
UPDATE: I went running with them the following morning; they are worth every pence!
I found one thing amusing though, whilst talking to the store reps at my local Footlocker. One of them, obviously the manager, kept trying to push other items. He pointed out some new Nike T-shirts they just brought in, two for "only £20". I politely explained that I had plenty of gym clothes. What I really wanted to say, though, is that I refuse to pay anyone for the "privilege" of advertising their product; hell, if Nike really wants me to wear their logo so badly, they can pay me to wear it. However, until companies, such as Nike, see the merit in renting my torso for advertising space, I'll stick to buying simple Fruit of the Loom Ts at a mere £3 pound per.
UPDATE: I went running with them the following morning; they are worth every pence!
