So today I came to a startling conclusion, my 'all-season' shoes are in fact not all-season. Instead of spending money on multiple pairs of shoes, I spend money on one pair then the left over cash at McDonalds. So I buy one pair of running shoes that I use during the summer, the fall, the winter and the spring. This has never been too much of a problem for me, sure my feet get cold in winter but I survive. However, this morn (yes I'm brining morn back) my 'all-season' shoes met their limit. From yesterday to early this morn Ottawa had a lot of rain fall which is fine except the fact that the rain collects itself into rather large, rather deep, puddles on my walk to school.
You may say "Mike, just walk around the puddles" but it was not that easy. The sides of the puddles were frozen and slanted down into the puddles (well I say puddles but they were more lakes). Oh yes, i had to show of my skills of balance on that treacherous walk. Now, contrary to popular belief, running shoes are not a good choice for rain and puddles if you like dry feet. To avoid the doom of the water I had to attempt to walk on the slanted ice and trusting that I don't fall into the puddle on my right or the Rideau Canal on my left.
It was going great until there was a girl whom, rather snootily, stormed past me, through the puddles, motoring on as if to say "go buy some rain boots you insufferable imbecile". Now I made it to school with only one wet foot but I am torn with a horrible decision, buy more weather appropriate shoes or stay loyal to the shoes that have got me through so much. This leads into a question I pose to you, Should I buy boots or stay with my all-season runners? Please note that if you suggest I buy new shoes you will be expected to chip in.
Just before I go I want to throw a shout out to Roosters at Carleton U where I am writing this, lets be honest, amazing post and I want to throw another shout out to Amber D who is across from me as I type.
p.s. A&W breakfast is a horrible decision and never, ever, put your body through it, trust me
Well I think you should buy something that could potentially keep your feet dry in the crappy Ottawa weather, since you will most likely be here for the next 2 winters at least. And I will gladly chip in a few dollars.
ReplyDeleteJust saying, that girl was quite rude!
Don't do it. stay true and loyal. boots are over-rated.
ReplyDeleteBoots are for sell-outs. Stick to the running shoes. However, I would suggest bussing on crappy weather days. I would also suggest not spending ALL your left-over cash at McDonalds as it is bad for you... just sayin.
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