How Old Are Your Shoes?

One of these days I need to get a new pair of shoes. How many times have you said that to yourself? I’d bet, quite often.
     If you are anything like me, you tend to wear shoes until they are totally worn. The laces are worn. The uppers are worn; maybe the seams are starting to come apart. The midsoles may be shot. The insoles are flatter then a piece of cardboard. Why do we do it?
     Sometimes it’s a matter of money. Sometimes it’s a matter of time, or other priorities, or simply, hey, there’re only shoes.
     So, since spring is here, take a look at your shoes. Are they still doing their job? Is it time to retire them to the garden? Shoes do not have an infinite life expectancy. We need to realize this sooner rather than later. Spring-cleaning time is here for your shoes. Let’s keep our feet happy.