Time for New Sneakers

Back in April I thrifted these New Balance sneakers, new with tags, for $9.99. They retail for $130.00, so I was quite happy to land such a bargain.

I walk at least two miles a day every day with the pups. My guy and I also go out and walk malls, antique shops and thrift stores, which can add another one to three miles day. Here's what all that walking did to the sneakers, which are now coming apart from their soles. I probably walk in the rain with them at least three or four times a month. Also, the ground here is perpetually wet, and I have to walk through a lot of mud and across some roads when I take the dogs for their walks, which is the reason my shoes wear out so fast.

If I had paid retail for these sneakers I'd be upset. But ten bucks seems to be about what they're worth, so okay. Time to thrift another pair of walking sneakers.

Back in October I bid on this pair of Champion sneakers listed at $8.99, with a max bid of $9.00. I wanted to get my next pair even cheaper than the first, and because I am very hard on sneakers I looked for a sturdier pair this time. I also won them for $8.99! They retail for $65.00.

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