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The joy of new sneakers.

John Birmingham
Jan 9
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The joy of new sneakers.

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I bought myself a pair of Skechers in Singapore, walking shoes rather than the running or cross trainers I normally buy. This was a big deal for me.

I normally wear these things until they fall apart.

But we’d packed light, and I needed something more comfortable than the heavy boots I’d been wearing, so I took advantage of the Christmas sales.

I’ve decided I should do this more often. I’m not a fucking student anymore, or a penniless writer in some wretched share house. It’s a bit ridiculous the way I get around in old rags tied to my feet with rats tails.

And these Skechers are really fucking comfortable too. It was like gliding on hover shoes while walking around the city. I wonder if I’ll learn this lesson, or whether I’ll be dragging my plates of meat around in the ruined carcass of my Skechers five years from now?

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