So I have to say I'm one of those people that when I go to a restaurant I like I usually order the same thing every time. Because if I know I like it and it's good why mess with it? Right? Well I have been wearing the same brand of tennis shoes for over 15 years!! Yes, a few times I tried to switch to a different type maybe because they were on sale or I finally found a women's shoe that wasn't in pink but every time I'd go running back to my old shoes in pain!
Being a part of
Team LC has taken me out of my comfort zone and in a good way! One of our great sponsors is
Hoka One One sent us not one but TWO pairs of shoes to try out. I will admit I was a skeptic at first as I have always found myself in pain and my parents had bought some and I kept saying "I think I'd trip with those" the soles looked thick. BUT I have tried both of them out on the treadmill and the road and it was AMAZING! I couldn't believe it! For the record there was no tripping involved.
One of the first things I noticed is the bigger toe box which was perfect for me. My other shoes my pinky toe was always the first thing to wear through the shoe. The bigger toe box on these gives me the room I need without having to buy a bigger size than I need. Also the appearance of the sole on the outside is just that appearance. The inside is actually a lot lower than it appears. There was a lot of cushion while being a very light shoe. I'm really digging these shoes and can't wait to get some more miles on them. So I got out of my comfort zone, tried something new, and was pleasantly surprised. Now I just need to add some elastic laces and I'll be race ready!
Being a part of Team LC has taken me out of my comfort zone and in a good way! One of our great sponsors is Hoka One One sent us not one but TWO pairs of shoes to try out. I will admit I was a skeptic at first as I have always found myself in pain and my parents had bought some and I kept saying "I think I'd trip with those" the soles looked thick. BUT I have tried both of them out on the treadmill and the road and it was AMAZING! I couldn't believe it! For the record there was no tripping involved.
One of the first things I noticed is the bigger toe box which was perfect for me. My other shoes my pinky toe was always the first thing to wear through the shoe. The bigger toe box on these gives me the room I need without having to buy a bigger size than I need. Also the appearance of the sole on the outside is just that appearance. The inside is actually a lot lower than it appears. There was a lot of cushion while being a very light shoe. I'm really digging these shoes and can't wait to get some more miles on them. So I got out of my comfort zone, tried something new, and was pleasantly surprised. Now I just need to add some elastic laces and I'll be race ready!
