I saw this shoe a year ago in Paddy Pallin. It was $149 and I didnt need another shoe. Also I had just bought a shoe when my mum visited and I couldn't justify another one.
I like to think that I have the best shoe collection. I have. All my shoes are just the best fitting walking shoes.I have honed my collection so that I only have the most comfortable, durable, everyday walking shoes. I have some older ones which look pretty and they do because they look new because I never wear them. I don't wear them because they pale compared to my more recent purchases.
My shoes are mainly merrels but also keen, camper, salomon, a german brand, I have one sketcher which is a great slip on shoe but it does hurt my toe and more merrels. So they are all walking shoes, practical, comfortable and excellent for carrying babies and walking over rocks with no risk of slipping. I think this will do me good in my old age.
I tried explaining to my 80 year old aunt that her leg hurts because her shoes don't fit her. Her foot spends more time trying to grip her slipper so it can grip the floor properly and all that effort hurts her whole leg. I couldn't explain this because she has never worn a good shoe and just doesn't know the difference. Then again, I don't have someone to massage my legs everyday, like she does, so I have to know about good shoes.
Then one day I found this shoe. The picture doesn't say anything. If you come by this shoe, try it on. It is the best thing since merrels came out. PP had a sale and this shoe was 60% off. I had to get it!
The Ahnu Lucia looks like a normal slip on shoe. The sole though has the cushioning properties of a sneaker. Hidden beneath the upper is a thick cushion that makes it seem like you are walking on air. Amazing. I look forward to discovering how long the cushion lasts and just how perfect an everyday shoe it is.
BTW, there are 2 types of merrels these days. One that looks good, and one that walks good.
And Ahnu has another shoe Benicia with a strap across for more comfort without the slip on convenience (for Asian lifestyles).
