Everyday Canvas

Shoes

Prompt: Shoes
What kind of shoes do you mostly wear? If you could go out now and buy a new pair of shoes, what would you choose?

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On my podiatrist's advice, I wear Sketchers now, but I have many other shoes that I look at longingly every now and then. One of these days, I guess I'll get rid of them. I like my Sketchers sneakers because their brand has come a long way over the years and their products can easily compare and even surpass the more famed and expensive brands. This is according to what my podiatrist said. So any new pair that I choose will be a pair of Sketcher's sneakers.

In fact, mostly, my shoes are Sketchers' sneakers. The one I favor is pure black. It goes under anything else I wear. Then, I have a better pair that is black and turquoise, but the turquoise color about it makes those shoes rarely usable for that color clashes with most of my outfits, although I like those shoes' fit much better.

The process of choosing shoes is highly personal and can vary widely from person to person. While some prioritize comfort and functionality, others may focus more on style and brand. In my old age, now, I'll go with comfort, anytime. Since where I live, climate and environment basically stay the same, I don't need boots or waterproof shoes. My change of shoes is from those that I wear when going out of the house to what I wear inside the house. So, I have orthopedic slippers, not that I need them so badly but only because they are so comfortable, although they look, well, orthopedic.

When I was much younger, style and looks greatly influenced my shoe choices. Not anymore! I now go for proper support and the ease of upkeep. In other words, function outdoes everything else.