Looking Fly

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So Nikes are my new faves if you couldn't tell.  I had a previous post on my Nike Frees, sadly they have seen better days and are off to Nike's Reuse-a-shoe operation.  So instead of the dumpster the shoes that have served me so well will live another life as a shoe, a turf field or kids playground.  How awesome is that?!

I finally replace them and try another style my friend raves about, the Nike Flyknit (an awesome eco shoe Nike created.)  I searched the sale section and found them- a pink and purple haze of color.  Now don't get me wrong, I love my basic black, but since I wear such basic color clothing shoes are one thing I'll go crazy with color.  There is nothing like that perfect pair of fun red dress shoes . . . but that's for another post.

I was skeptical about the color, even though my heart loves a bright shoe.  When I wear bold items (for me) I feel like I have a marque arrow sign pointing to Bertha.  But, who cares, life is short and these shoes are amazing.  From the moment I put them on I heard the smooth voice of Justin Timberlake singing "I Can't Stop This Feeling" in my head.  Thankfully my kids and husband are used to my random dance parties.  The Flyknit stretches over my bubble foot and breaths so well.  I have worn so much since their arrival into my exclusive shoe family.  The best thing is they come in an array of colors, so you can still get your basic black.  Now I'm off to dance myself to the grocery store.  XOXO-Allie

#TBT from when it snowed, but I still wore these fabulous shoes!




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  1. KathleenMay 2, 2017 at 10:43 PM

    These are stylish shoes, for sure! We donate all our used clothes and shoes, too. Nothing needs to go in the dumpster!

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