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I needed new running shoes because my current fleet of running shoes, which consists of three pairs of two-year old Asics, are getting up there in mileage. So who do I turn to when it comes to the dire matters of athletic shoes? <\/p>\n
My roommate, of course! <\/p>\n
Why him? <\/p>\n
First off, he owns more pairs of athletic shoes than you and I have fingers and toes. Secondly, he works for a national athletic shoe store chain, so it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s his business to know shoes and to use his employee discount to create a shoe collection that equals those you see on MTV Cribs.<\/p>\n
I told him I wanted something like my current pair of running shoes. He recommended the brand new Nike IMPAX shoe, because they were just like me, good looking and cheap.<\/p>\n
He wasn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t kidding, at $75 a pair, these kicks are very inexpensive. They also look good, especially the metallic silver\/black\/red\/white ones I purchased. But I didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t buy them just for their looks, I really wanted to know how they feel on a run. <\/p>\n
These shoes are similar to the Nike Shox series in that they provide excellent cushioning, with its innovative shock-absorbing system.<\/p>\n
After putting them on, one of the first things I noticed about the Nike IMPAX is how light they are. Each shoe weighs a little over 11 ounces, which can mean a lot during a three-mile run. Of course, one of the bad things about light shoes is the fact they won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t have much of an effect if you throw them at something or someone. Remember force equals mass times acceleration (f=m*a). So if you ever need to throw your shoes at something or someone, make sure they\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re Timberland boots.<\/p>\n
After three days of running in these shoes, I like the feel of them. With other shoes, my body has had to get used to them, which always involves shin splints. However, with the Nike IMPAX, I was surprised I didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t have this problem.<\/p>\n
One problem I did face was trying to keep them clean. With my old shoes, I didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t care what I stepped in: mud, puddles, or someone\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s flower garden. The Nike IMPAX are such good-looking shoes that I couldn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t imagine staining them with grass or mud. Strictly sidewalks and asphalt for now.<\/p>\n
Another thing I noticed about these shoes is that they attract the attention of married, middle-aged women for some reason. <\/p>\n
How do I know this?<\/p>\n
When I walked into my client\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s offices with them on, two married middle-aged women, instead of saying hello, instantly commented on how shiny my shoes were. As you can see from the picture, they are shiny shoes.<\/p>\n
As a young, single man, I have no desire to attract the attention married, middle-aged women. Why can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t these shoes attract young, single women? Damn, to be cursed with these shoes.<\/p>\n
Anyway, if you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re a casual runner and are looking for a new pair of inexpensive running kicks, might I recommend the Nike IMPAX. They\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re one of the best running shoes I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve used in a long time. (However, according to my roommate, if your feet tend to pronate or if you have wide feet, these shoes might not be the best for you.)<\/p>\n
Item:<\/b> Nike Impax Running Shoes
\nPurchase Price:<\/b> $75.00
\nRating:<\/b> 5 out of 5
\nPros:<\/b> Surprisingly inexpensive. Very light. Awesome cushioning.
\nCons:<\/b> Attracts married, middle-aged women, instead of single, young women. Inability to cause any damage when thrown at something.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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