During the Covid-19 pandemic, like the rest of the world, I began to explore new hobbies and set new goals for myself. One of which was to get in better shape and resulted in me running over 250 miles in 2020. I had high hopes for 2021 to run 400 miles over the course of the year. However, after a full year of clocking miles I started to notice that things weren't going quite as I expected.
My body was reacting to runs differently. My energy levels weren’t where they had been a year prior. So, I started looking for answers to help improve my performance and it all led me to one conclusion, I needed new shoes. All jokes aside, everyday self-care such as maintaining a well-balanced diet and getting enough sleep each night are every bit as important as what you’re running in. However, after battling some ankle injuries I set out to find the perfect running shoe to carry me the distance for the rest of 2021 and into my 2022 goals. At the beginning of 2021 I retired my Nike Zoom Fly SP’s which had split time with my Nike Renew Run’s for my 250 miles the year prior. In 2021 I tried out 5 new running models and provided a personal overview of each one below.
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If you're not sure what to cop with those dollar bills that your grandmother put in your Christmas card, here are a few options that won't break the bank. Head in to 2021 with some new heat on your feet.
I think that we can all agree that 2020 didn't hold any punches. That includes the incredible sneaker releases from multiple brands throughout the year.
Style is personal, the same way that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. One of my favorite things to hear from my friends is that there's "no way" a person would've ever thought to buy something I'm wearing. Having my own unique style is something that I thrive off of and this blog post is no different. I'd like to think that my top 10 will look different from yours or Complex's. Hopefully, that's why you're here! Let me know in the comments if you agree with my list or if there's a sneaker that you think was snubbed! I don’t care what kind of technology these luxury dress brands try to slip into the insoles of their hard bottoms; nothing beats a comfortable pair of sneakers. Nike gave it their best shot in 2013 with a sneaker sole on the Cole Haan x Air Max and one could argue the bottom of a Clarks Wallabee is as squishy and comfortable as any insole, but in my opinion nothing is more comfortable than a great sneaker.
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December 2021
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