which color of running shoes?

I realize you aren't supposed to choose your running shoes based on their color, but the shoes I want come in a whole bunch of different colors! I've narrowed it down to two, and now I'm stuck.

I have an autumn colored wardrobe, and have come to the realization that I should be wearing different shoes for my walk to and from campus than the ones I wear while interacting with faculty and my students. Finding the type of shoe I want in "fall" colors is basically impossible, so my commuting shoes just aren't going to go with my wardrobes, and I'm learning to be ok with that. I do realize that these shoes are gear, and I will not be wearing them to run errands or interact with people. I just get my exercising in on my way to and from work, and need proper gear shoes to keep my feet happy and protect my "nice" shoes.

http://www.zappos.com/merrell-.....-caribbean
or
http://www.zappos.com/merrell-.....ove-lychee

I just bought the turqouise pair from REI for $109 after tax. I love the color to look at, but truthfully it doesn't go with my autumn-toned wardrobe. Returning them will take 30-40 mins of driving round trip, but isn't a big deal.

The orange pair are on amazon for $78 with prime shipping. I love the color to look at a little less, and the bright orange and dull gray will still clash with most of my wardrobe.

So do I go with the more expensive pair with colors I like better, or save $30 for a pair with slightly less awesome colors?

Yay = keep the caribbean
Nay = return the caribbean and order the lychee

13 years ago

annagybe

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Veteran

My summer commuting shoes are bright red Pumas, that go with none of my clothes. I like the Caribbean.

Kristin L

I like the Caribbean as well. Which ones will make you feel awesome while you're exercising?

JulieJohn

Drop the lychee, pick up the 'bean.

Diana

Another vote for Caribbean. Sounds like they make you happier, and if you have to be wearing gear shoes, they should make you happy!

(PS - I totally buy my workout shoes based on color. I have such a poisoned eye for white sneakers that I don't even want to wear them to work out. I have black/purple and grey/pink New Balances.)

lyn*

I love the Caribbean; and I think you do too

I have grey/purple New Balance :p

K. Period.

I vote Caribbean too! If they make you happy to look at, that goes a long way toward improving the winter slog.

Anonymous

They're both great! I would have though the orange ones would blend a little more with your autumnal color scheme, but I guess they're still pretty bright. Either would contrast nicely and look sporty.

I just replaced my athletic shoes and because of Diana, I got black this time instead of white. I think they were a dollar or two more, too but it's worth it if I keep from hurting everyone's eyes, lol!

rachylou

The Carribean. Yep.

Kate

Thanks ladies, I'll be keeping the caribbeans!

@ Lyn: I have gray/purple New Balance, too.

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