Like fish, except worse

I've no idea what distance I've run in my old running shoes, but the cushioning isn't what it was.
On Saturday I went to Run and Become, an excellent running shop on Palmer Street near Victoria station, to buy replacements. 

wtf? Are there 3 year olds on Asics' design team?

Running shoe design has tended toward  garishness in recent years. This makes buying shoes a bit of a lottery, because the really important thing for distance running is not the look, but the fit - and how well they support your running action.

You REALLY don't want to be running 26 miles in shoes that don't fit you well.

So, if the stylish pair you see on the shelves doesn't fit as well as the pair that makes you look like you've got tropical fish strapped to your feet, you swallow your pride and go with the fish. 

The fish wins on points

After trying on several pairs and running up and down the street by the shop while the assistant inspected my gait and bombarded me with questions about pressure points etc, I bought these. 

I think I got away lightly. 

Giz a kiss, darlin'