My shocking, appalling and egregious fitness failure! - Page 2

wishiwasinhawaii · 08-29-18, 08:13 PM

I've also done this. Since I workout at home, my workout sneakers never leave the house and I only wear them for working out so they tend to last a long time. I recently bought a new pair of Ryka trainers because a VFer had posted about a sale Ryka was having in the Bargain Watch section recently and they are great! So I hope to have those for many years. I wish companies wouldn't be so quick to discontinue items though. Just when you find something that works really well for you, it disappears!

rhbrand · 08-29-18, 08:37 PM

Try Poshmark. Might be able to find a slightly used pair for not much money.

ddj · 08-30-18, 06:04 AM

I just think it's really cool that you used the word, egregious.

Rhonda · 08-30-18, 06:26 AM

I still wear a tshirt from 1989 - yep 30 years old. Figure heck the shirt is still good enough to workout in. I have a couple others from 1992, the way I know is because they have the years on them. 1992 was when I was on a womens softball league and we won the championship so we got tshirts. 1989 was when I was working at a company and they gave out tshirts due to opening a 1000 stores. they still work, no holes. I wash and wear 5-6 different tshirts a week.

I am still trying to find the perfect tenni shoe. I went and bought some nikes and really don't like them but it is what I wear. I used to by rykas but the last few years I just don't care for them. so shoes I do change out a bit more often.

Pat58 · 08-30-18, 07:36 AM

The way shoes are made today sucks. Keep them until they walk away on their own!

sherry7899 · 08-30-18, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Pat58

The way shoes are made today sucks. Keep them until they walk away on their own!

I agree! I am still mourning the AVIA cross trainers I had years ago that I loved. Of course they discontinued them. I never found another type I liked as much.

Sherry

Vintage VFer · 08-30-18, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by marki64

I wonder if that is the model I have? Are they leather? I still have mine and use for when it's wet out and I am out with the dog in the yard or walking in the winter. They are still the best shoes I have ever owned and still are supportive and comfy. I think I bought them about 15+ years ago!! It's hard to find good sturdy athletic shoes anymore. The overpriced light weight mesh material shoe, is comfy and all, but they don't last long.

marki64 - Yes, they are black leather. See if you can still find the model number in the back.

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Originally Posted by ddj

I just think it's really cool that you used the word, egregious.

tiffanywu · 08-31-18, 12:34 AM

My Champion workout shorts from the early 2000s have been re-purposed as pajamas and a lot of my workout tanks are at least five years old (and still truckin'). Ditto my yoga pants which I don't replace until the waistband is loose... as minor tears/holes aren't an issue when I'm working out in the comfort of my own home

bee · 09-01-18, 07:37 PM

No shame! I bought a pair of Hoka One One's that I bought for the 2016 Avon 39 -- so some training, plus 39 miles there, plus many many many more miles since then. Still wearing them. I asked my husband when should a person buy new ones and he said "if they're not falling apart, why would you buy new ones?" Well, I know a different answer to that, but I've decided to go with "indeed.... why do I need new ones?"

marki64 · 09-01-18, 08:50 PM

I have Under Armour workout shorts that I bought in 2006 at Ross that I still wear regularly and has withstood wash after wash, workout after workout and they still look great. The best ones I've owned. They don't ride up the legs. I just can't part with them. I think I paid about $10 bucks for them.

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08-29-18, 08:13 PM
wishiwasinhawaii Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NJ	I've also done this. Since I workout at home, my workout sneakers never leave the house and I only wear them for working out so they tend to last a long time. I recently bought a new pair of Ryka trainers because a VFer had posted about a sale Ryka was having in the Bargain Watch section recently and they are great! So I hope to have those for many years. I wish companies wouldn't be so quick to discontinue items though. Just when you find something that works really well for you, it disappears! __________________ Current rotation: Jessica Smith, Your Best Year Yet

08-29-18, 08:37 PM
rhbrand Join Date: Nov 2001	Try Poshmark. Might be able to find a slightly used pair for not much money. __________________ Check out my Blog Link in Profile on Home Page

08-30-18, 06:04 AM
ddj VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008	I just think it's really cool that you used the word, egregious. __________________ Jumping for joy is good exercise.

08-30-18, 06:26 AM
Rhonda Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MI	I still wear a tshirt from 1989 - yep 30 years old. Figure heck the shirt is still good enough to workout in. I have a couple others from 1992, the way I know is because they have the years on them. 1992 was when I was on a womens softball league and we won the championship so we got tshirts. 1989 was when I was working at a company and they gave out tshirts due to opening a 1000 stores. they still work, no holes. I wash and wear 5-6 different tshirts a week. I am still trying to find the perfect tenni shoe. I went and bought some nikes and really don't like them but it is what I wear. I used to by rykas but the last few years I just don't care for them. so shoes I do change out a bit more often.

08-30-18, 07:36 AM
Pat58 VF Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut	The way shoes are made today sucks. Keep them until they walk away on their own!

08-31-18, 12:34 AM
tiffanywu VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	My Champion workout shorts from the early 2000s have been re-purposed as pajamas and a lot of my workout tanks are at least five years old (and still truckin'). Ditto my yoga pants which I don't replace until the waistband is loose... as minor tears/holes aren't an issue when I'm working out in the comfort of my own home

09-01-18, 07:37 PM
bee VF Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008	No shame! I bought a pair of Hoka One One's that I bought for the 2016 Avon 39 -- so some training, plus 39 miles there, plus many many many more miles since then. Still wearing them. I asked my husband when should a person buy new ones and he said "if they're not falling apart, why would you buy new ones?" Well, I know a different answer to that, but I've decided to go with "indeed.... why do I need new ones?"

09-01-18, 08:50 PM
marki64 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Wisconsin	I have Under Armour workout shorts that I bought in 2006 at Ross that I still wear regularly and has withstood wash after wash, workout after workout and they still look great. The best ones I've owned. They don't ride up the legs. I just can't part with them. I think I paid about $10 bucks for them.