You know how you can retweet? What’s the universal sign for reblog? This from Christopher McDougall’s blog – it made my morning.
Menstrual-controlled running shoes, new from Asics.
by Christopher on February 11, 2010No, seriously. I only wish I were kidding. Just when you thought the shamelessness of running-shoe scams had reached bottom, whaddaya know — they find new depths to the cesspool. Asics is kindly offering to sell you a $190 running shoe that will magically adjust its midsole to your menstrual cycle. Read on, and marvel at how the Asics flack gets this stuff out with a straight face.
I wish Chris would open up his blog to stalkers commentators, it would make it so much easier for his fans to connect with him.
In other news, I’m loving my Nike Frees – it’s not barefoot, but I’m hoping it’s a step in the right direction. It’s the first time I’ve ever worn a shoe that didn’t set my feet on fire or give me serious blisters until I broke them in for a month or two. I’ve even run with them in the rain, and NO BLISTERS!
In other news, I’m positive my feet are going to love these and keep me blister free this summer:
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Aw, yeaaahhhhh! Those shoes are hot! I wouldn’t call them “period shoes”, but that’s your call.
.-= mia´s last blog ..It Seemed Like A Good Idea =-.
Nice shoes!
.-= Teacherwoman´s last blog ..week 1 of swim team – IN DA BOOKS =-.
Menstrual shoes? How stupidly annoyingly patronising. That time of month it’s not the shoes I’m worrying about, believe me. Jeez.
As for the others girl – maybe that’s why you have blisters? Just sayin.
.-= Petra´s last blog ..Consider yourself =-.
My husband loves Nike Frees too, but I love the wedgies! Very cool!
Oh, so veldt!
OMG! What will the come up with next?
Those shoe designers need to get a real job!
Glad you’re enjoying the Frees. They’re like slippers, and so close to barefoot running. I’m on my second pair and have another pair under the bed. Also, they last forever — just like the Zebra shoes will
.-= Ewe the Dewd´s last blog ..Aging Disgracefully =-.
Some serious experimentation on the Frees. But, hey, if your feet feel better then you’re on the right road. Keep us posted.
.-= David´s last blog ..I am so frustrated. I need sleep so I can run, or else I’ll get hurt. =-.
TOO, TOO Cute! I love those CFMP….
I can not believe that someone would come up with a Menstrual-controlled running shoe. That is just wrong! LOL
.-= Laurel (aka Lily)´s last blog ..MS Society of Canada =-.
that’s just nuts.
.-= jeanne´s last blog ..The Coldest Half-Marathon Ever =-.
Gee, the women who do say anything about the ails they have each month don’t mention aching feet!
Another sappy marketing ploy.