Monday, October 27, 2008

Are these nerdy?

They're the limited addition Asics Gel Kayano 15 commemorating the New York City Marathon. I kind of want them. But are they a little too "Look at me! I ran the marathon!" Like the horrid orange shirts they gave us last year? A little running-nerdish?

The official description from the marathon website really makes them sound dorky:

The design is truly unique, with race scene graphics on the upper, a ING New York City Marathon lacing set-up, and ASICS' exclusive Comfordry sockliner with graphics that depict a map of the course, including mile and kilometer markers! The race map sockliner will be sold at the expo as an accessory item as well. You’ll also get a commemorative shoe bag with every GEL-Kayano 15 NYC purchase.

So why do I still want them???

2 comments:

Gillian said...

Yes they are running nerd-ish, but I also love and covet them. I think if I a) were running the marathon this year, and b) wore Kayanos, I would buy a pair. Also, I LOVE last year's orange shirt! LOVE LOVE LOVE! So maybe I just have bad taste and you should disregard this opinion. :-)

Reluctant Runner said...

I say embrace your inner running nerd and get the shoes!!