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I know I shouldn't, but I do.

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It has been like this for 6 years and I simply can't let go. My old Merrell trail shoes are just too comfortable. The uppers are coming away, a hole in each sole lets the water in, and the foam protector at the back has long gone to the landfill. But they are still the most comfortable footwear I have ever had.

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UnfitNoMore profile image
UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Wow... they’ve seen some action! As the support and cushioning deteriorates your getting closer to barefoot, which apparently is good for us. Might be nearly time for a new out though?!

IannodaTruffe profile image
IannodaTruffeMentor

If they still feel comfortable and give you no issues after a run, then perhaps there's nothing wrong with them............but I am sure the manufacturer would disagree.

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misswobbleGraduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

I would say goodbye I really would. I had a pair of brooks Cascadia that took me ages to part with 😃

Time for a shopping trip to try on some new ones 😃

Tasha99 profile image
Tasha99Graduate

Get new ones of same style?

MVBrown profile image
MVBrownGraduate

You’ve done the best thing. A picture to remember it by and now all you need is to put it into the bin😀😀😀😀. You wouldn’t feel any pain trust me. I know how hard it is. Just let go and say farewell. Then to the shops for a new pair.

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