I like purple or pink

Today was the first day using my new running shoes.  It was time for a new pair AND I wanted to support my arches to hopefully stop this planters facitis.  So, I went to the fancy Fleet Feet.  It is THE place to buy running shoes in Chicago.

They measure your feet.
They get you on a treadmill and watch you run.
They tape you running and then show you where your problem running places are.
They bring out several pairs of shoes and then you run in all of the shoes to see which one is best.

As I was trying on shoes, I noticed they had a sign that said, "You can not pick a running shoe by color."  Well, I hate to be argumentative but you sure can!  I have been selecting a pink or purple Nike since I was 12 years old!  (This also brings up the old argument that my mom wouldn't let me have Nikes until I was in 7th grade but then Paula got them in 5th grade.  ALWAYS SO SPOILED!)

I digress....

I told Dylan, my sales guy that I have always picked by color.  He told me to just pick the shoe that was best and he would then look at the colors options.

I ended up selecting a pair of PURPLE Brooks.  No Nike!  I couldn't believe it but I wanted the best thing for my feet.  Did a 30 minute run and a 30 minute walk today - no problems.