Day 2-22 -- New Winter Footwear

I chose to walk to work today. It wasn't sunny, but walking was easier than last week since much of the ice has left the roads and sidewalks.  It is good exercise on the uphill climb into campus. <smile>.  After a busy day with discussions and papers and e-mails, I headed back home in late afternoon. I changed into my new winter boots and walked to the physiotherapist for some help with a long-standing issue. It seemed as I walked home the wind was in my face and from the north. Walking to the physio the wind was in my face but now from the east.

I chose to change to the new boots today since it seemed wiser to walk with them on dry flat sidewalks rather than icy uphill places.  These feel a bit like Herman Munster boots -- I wore them in the house a bit and found I was about 2+ inches taller when working in the kitchen. <smile>  They also are still rather stiff so the shaft and footbed don't bend as my foot and ankle do when walking. The result feels a little stilted much like when Herman walked around.  <grin>.  I believe these will work well once 'broken in.' I will wear them to shovel snow to give them a better work out and to help me establish a better sense of balance and an improved more natural gait. They are hiker boot style, so do not have heels as such -- just separates my foot from the ground well with the built-up soles and treads.

Walking down Main Street only one song came to mind today. <giggle>  The visuals are from another time -- this appears to provide examples of skimmers and hot pants. Choreography could use some help, but this was early days for videos as we know them now. Enjoy!

These Boots are Made for Walking -- Nancy Sinatra