Most people can't afford to splurge all the time, but if you're going to spend a good bit of money on three things in life, let them be a good mattress, good (read: healthy) food, and good shoes.
While the importance of a good night's sleep and a healthy body don't have to be explained, most people really underestimate the necessity of having high-quality shoes on your feet. But Frank, the "running shoes guru," learned the hard way that if you pinch pennies when buying a new pair of running shoes, your feet are going to be the ones to pay the ultimate price.
Anyone who runs knows that a good pair of shoes can make all the difference. We've shown you before that you can even tie your shoelaces to make your feet happier as they pound the ground, but if you buy ultra-cheap shoes like the ones Frank found, there's no tying technique in the world that can save your poor toes. My feet hurt just watching this video!
When I go looking for new sneakers, I really only focus on how comfortable they are. But this video really showed me that there's so much more to running shoes than I ever thought possible! It makes you realize that the incredible growing shoes that this guy created are truly a miracle for all the people that have gone barefoot or with poorly-fitted shoes for so long.
I may know better than to buy $16 shoes from off the rack at Walmart, but I know I've been guilty of being a bit cheaper than I should when it comes to getting sneakers. But after seeing Frank's amazing points (and painful blisters), there's no way I'm ever choosing a low price over high quality again. Even if you've never run a day in your life, these tips can save your feet no matter what kind of shoes you wear!
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