Buying a Car/ Shoe

Buying running shoes is much like buying a car. You go to the show room and start looking around, making your first choices about visual appeal. You want to figure out just what kind of style you think will best suit you and your lifestyle. Then, you talk to a sales person about taking a few out for a test drive, just to see how it feels. Does it hug the road? Does it feel like a smooth ride? Could you drive this car for the next 5 years? After the test drive, you start talking about prices and financing. You want to get the biggest bang for your buck, so you're looking for a quality car for the lowest price you can find. Once you've narrowed it down and commit to buying, you will spend the next three weeks convincing yourself that you can afford the car and that it's the greatest deal you've ever run across... and eventually you will stop thinking about it, and just drive the car because it's comfortable and you like it.

Buying running shoes is so similar, it's scary. You're first looking for style: cross-country, walking, leisure... eventually you decide which style will best fit your purpose and lifestyle. Then, you try a pair on and walk around the store (test drive). Are they comfortable? Do you have enough arch support? Can you run in these for the next year or so? Finally, you sit down and start looking at prices. You want the best shoe for the price you pay. Once you buy them, you will spend the next three weeks contemplating your purchase and convincing yourself that it was a good purchase. I've found a good purchase that you should check out.

Finish Line offers an exclusive line of Nike running shoes called Skyline. They come in mens, womens, and kids and they run about $90. Now, take a deep breath because you have to remember that these shoes are quality running shoes and will last you quite awhile. Remember my rule about buying shoes: if you know you will wear them at least the same number of times as the dollar amount, then it's a good purchase. Will you wear these shoes 90 times? Most definitely.

These shoes scored a 4.7 out of 5 rating on Finish Line's online shoe rating, and 100% of the customers who rated the shoe also recommended it as a good buy. They come in a variety of different colors, varying color availability based on gender. Nike Skylines are exclusive to Finish Line and is one of their best selling shoes. Even though the shoes are a little more expensive than most of the other items I have featured so far, they are definitely worth the cost. Check them out!

Also, Finish Line is currently selling all their College Team Hoodies at 2 for $40. Teams include Notre Dame, North Carolina, and of course Tennessee. If Finish Line doesn't have the team you're looking for in the store, they can order over 200 different teams in different styles and color combinations. INSIDER'S TIP: These hoodies usually go on sale on the day after Thanksgiving at 2 for $30. Make sure to get your favorite team hoodie for the sports fans in your family this holiday!

Now go and make the most of your "shopportunity"! Happy hunting!