I’ve worn the same brand of running shoe since 2019.

I’ve been a loyal customer. At one point, even an ambassador.

But the shoes changed and not for the better. It was frustrating and confusing. (See my rant here!)

I wanted to shop around and look for something else but I was scared. I was worried if I changed I would get injured but I also felt like I was somehow betraying a million dollar company who couldn’t give two shits about me, my running or my business.

To be honest, I felt like I was the girl refusing to leave the shitty relationship despite all my friends telling me I deserved better and should put myself first. But here’s me in the corner, singing about burning down John Mayer’s house.

Lately I’ve found myself a bit injured. My google searching and Instagram crowd sourcing suggests it’s probably ITB syndrome.

And whilst I have struggled to see a professional for a diagnosis (on account of them cancelling three appointments!) I figured now is as good a time as any to try out some different shoes.

I did some google and YouTube research and found lots of physios and podiatrists recommending the Brooks Glycerine (among others) for ITB issues

So I headed down to my local running store to try on some Brooks, Mizuno and Saucony shoes and came away with a pair of Brooks Glycerines.

I’ll see how I go with them tomorrow.

So I’m officially declaring this my slut era, loyalty and monogamy be damned! Hit me up with your shoe recommendations!