I haven't figured out a way to get paid to workout. I'm working on that, but in the meantime when I purchase gear it has got to hold up and be able to hold multiple jobs. I don't own running shoes, weight lifting shoes, crossfit shoes, and rope climbing shoes. I own a pair of close to zero drop running shoes that I wear for everything. When we rope climb I pull out an old pair. When I compete in a mud run I pull out an even older pair.
I needed a pair of capris for the Rock and Roll back in November. I wanted some that I wouldn't have to worry about fiddling with while I ran and that had a pocket. I went into Fleet Feet, a local sporting goods store that sells all the large name brands and has a great selection. Tried on a bunch of capris and picked these by Brooks. I loved them. They fit well, didn't ride up or down, had a small zipper pocket on the back of the waistband, didn't make me look like I had camel toe, they rocked. I wore than for the half without any chaffing problems. I wore them for workouts and yoga. They made me happy with my decision to spend a bit more $ than I usually do. Target capris just don't fit like these do.
I've had them for 2 months and today I notice a large hole on the side seam. Not cool. Not cool at all. I was fuming. The hole is not in a spot that crossfit can be blamed. They just came apart at the seam. I called Fleet Feet and they'll happily exchange them for me and that is awesome. (The last time I bought a pair of shoes from a chain store and had a problem with them 2 months later, they told me I had to deal with the shoe company, who wanted me to ship them my new shoes at my own cost and be without them for 6-8 weeks till they could mail me new ones). Small locally owned businesses are the best! I'm still mad about the capris. They should last longer than 2 months. My fingers are crossed it was a fluke.
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