Mar 19 2012
How a Pair of Socks Changed My Life
The tile is kinda of funny so I though that would be a good but it does really apply. I have been exercising quite a bit and the weather changed for the better so I have been doing 5-7 mile walks outside. I love walking when the weather is warm but not yet any bugs. The problem is, my feet have been burning and becoming sore so I thought maybe my shoes were not enough cushion. I went to the shoe store to buy a new pair and I could not find a pair with much more cushion.
I was a little frustrated and decided I was going to get the memory foam inserts to add to my new shoes. I asked the lady at the counter if the addition would add a lot of tightness to the shoes. She said they would. We talked a couple of minutes and I told her about my problem and she asked what kind of socks I wear. Weird question but I have always wore fruit of the loam and loved the feel of the cotton. She told me to go buy a pair of sports socks and she thinks that might fix it. I thought that sounded crazy but I went over to the spots store and looked and there they were and quite expensive. I am cheap and do not like paying a lot for anything. Luckily I decided to check Burlington Coat Factory. They were just a couple dollars more than my normal socks for six pairs so I bought them.
I have to tell you, it opened a new world for my tired sore feet. They wicked the moisture away. they are form fitting, and my feet stopped burning. Such a simple thing and it fixed a problem that I have always had when I walk a lot. Who would have though a pair of socks could change my life.
I guess it proved a point when exercising. There are many pieces of the puzzle and if you get all the pieces in order, exercising can be quite comfortable and enjoyable. Sports socks are the only socks I will wear from now on while I am exercising and as soon as I get back to the store, they will be the only socks I wear for everyday wear.
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