Fiver Finger shoes and honesty

I have heard so much about the Vibram shoes that I had to try them for myself.  My first thought was a little goofy looking, but if they felt good on my feet then I was in.  I love good shoes and will pay the extra money to have a shoe that is comfortable.   Last week my goal was to find a new pair of shoes that I could run in.  So goal accomplished but disappointed with the Vibram!  I loved the look!! I know that sounds funny, husband thought they were UGLY!

Maybe I just set my expectations to high.  I couldn't find this color in a local store so I searched the web and was successful, but I needed to know that they were what I wanted before I spent the money.  A local shoe store in Carbondale sells many podiatry approved shoes so I set out to try them on.  I wasn't prepared for the lesson that I was about to learn though.  I went to the store where I was greeted by two nice men which appeared to be father and son.  I tried on a pair of the Bikala style and wasn't really impressed.  They were difficult to get on and didn't like the feel in between my toes.  As I was about to put my shoes back on and walk out I decided I would try one more style (should have stopped there and walked out).  I picked up the other style that was solid white and attempted to put this shoe on, but I knew that would be a challenge.   What I didn't realize was that I had tried so hard that I broke open a paper cut on my finger and it was bleeding.  I realized this as I was trying to get my toes into the slots by using my fingers.  YIKES!!!  Yep, I had now tried on a pair of shoes that I knew I didn't want and had gotten blood on the shoe.

What to do, Right?

 I knew the honest thing to do, but I didn't want to pay $100 for a pair of shoes that I didn't like.  So what did I do?  I put them back in the box and walked out.  The only problem with that choice was that I have a conscious!  I was distraught the whole way home.  I was a complete mess!  I picked up the kids and was short with them, Marshall came home from work and I was short with him.  I wasn't going to be able to let this go.  I know that it was an accident, but the owners of this shoe store shouldn't be penalized for my mistake.

I knew that I had to go back to the store and talk to the owner.  I was completely uneasy with that decision!  I had to go and admit my wrong, which never feels good!

So I did!  Marshall drove me to Carbondale and I did the right thing.  The owner was very nice and did't make me pay for the shoes.  He had some kind of cleaner that killed and cleaned just about anything.  He sprayed it on the spot and it was instantly gone.

So.......Honesty is always the best policy!

 I felt so much better by going back to the store.

No vibram shoes for me