tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post3965137396868098259..comments2024-03-20T03:21:51.658-04:00Comments on Gourmet Runner: Shoe Snobs and Chinese Fake-OutVanessa @ Gourmet Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06927786555693446088noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-75679197905622489712018-09-30T05:32:35.319-04:002018-09-30T05:32:35.319-04:00These are really good shoes. Don't overlook Br...These are really good shoes. Don't overlook <a href="https://www.runnerschoice.net/reviews/brooks-adrenaline-gts-17-road-running" rel="nofollow">Brooks</a> shoes. The best pair of Brooks is the Ghost 10. Those are by far the best. So if you are looking for your first pair, then don't get these, but get the Ghost 10.sibudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10816055156062120714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-34623981851949245352011-10-31T10:25:30.991-04:002011-10-31T10:25:30.991-04:00I love my nikes! and I also love chinese food:)I love my nikes! and I also love chinese food:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-5241879094047886662011-10-29T15:16:30.353-04:002011-10-29T15:16:30.353-04:00Chinese food is my least favorite. Unless I cook ...Chinese food is my least favorite. Unless I cook it at home. I really LOVE Korean, Vietnamese and Japanese over Chinese. Maybe I'm a food snob...whatevs.<br /><br />I'm a total shoe snob when it comes to fitness gear.....Not anything else. Just fitness gear. <br /><br />I'm an odd cat. I realize this....<br /><br />xo<br />Sarah<br />Get Up & GoSarah Greccohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01951206650910127092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-67595293763217578482011-10-29T01:56:35.845-04:002011-10-29T01:56:35.845-04:00For the first time in my life I went and had my fe...For the first time in my life I went and had my feet analysed and a pair of shoes fitted and paid about $200 for the luxury. 4 weeks later I ended up with bursitis in my heel. No bueno.<br />Then I went to Nordstrom rack, bought a "cheap" pair of shoes and I love them. I think it just comes down to your feet and how you feel.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06635526268756076480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-84823402472708428502011-10-29T00:47:11.191-04:002011-10-29T00:47:11.191-04:00ummm what!?! with the chop sticks price. that is a...ummm what!?! with the chop sticks price. that is a tiny bit ridiculous. its cool. im a shoe snob too. but i think we deserve to be :) i need a new pair. im putting it off...mostly because i refuse to get a pair i dont like. ha!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17378429616486417815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-74480429099608678382011-10-28T23:51:27.503-04:002011-10-28T23:51:27.503-04:00hahahaha... i'm am the same way!! nose high in...hahahaha... i'm am the same way!! nose high in the air, convinced some shoe just isn't "fitting right" cause it's not so pretty. :) :) the shoes that have worked best for me are nike pegasus... i plan on getting another pair in a couple of weeks.ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07204889856385422586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-34519505274899613922011-10-28T20:19:21.326-04:002011-10-28T20:19:21.326-04:00I run in Adidas and luckily there is an outlet rea...I run in Adidas and luckily there is an outlet really close to my parent's house so I stock up on the previous model. Our local running store actually has a blindfold you can use when trying shoes on so the decision is based on comfort not looks.<br /><br />Love, love, love ethnic food. Especially spicy stuff Thai dishes paired with Reisling. Hubs goes to Asia at least once a year and reminds me how un-ethnic a lot of my favorite dishes are.Nikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10617809892119460874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-7028076282436226172011-10-28T18:08:38.982-04:002011-10-28T18:08:38.982-04:00Asics is a great brand! Although I would agree th...Asics is a great brand! Although I would agree that those shoes are ugly. Bless your hear for wearin' 'em :). I would try them out for awhile. Money trumps style... SOME OF THE TIME. I rarely notice anyone else's running shoes.<br /><br />Chinese is a good time- I live in small town Utah and I can't get any here. Good think I know how to make some killer egg rolls!Amyleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08945241087577128023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-77876550296596597392011-10-28T17:03:08.693-04:002011-10-28T17:03:08.693-04:00I am a cheap shopper for sneakers but also a snob....I am a cheap shopper for sneakers but also a snob. I have to have my Brooks so I always buy about 3 pairs when I find them on sale on either overstock.com or amazon. <br /><br />I love Chinese food. We just had it last Friday. I have sweet and sour chicken, shrimp and broccoli, cashews and broccoli...of course there was 7 of use that shared all of that!SbMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04641069924084187452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-34993674462620451892011-10-28T16:24:15.391-04:002011-10-28T16:24:15.391-04:00Asics are one of the most loved running shoe brand...Asics are one of the most loved running shoe brands...I have a pair that is $130 (I only paid $30). So although your new shoes may not be perfect for you, I definitely don't see how asics are inferior to brooks...I would have guessed it was the other way around. What do I know though, not a shoe snobroserunnerhttp://roserunner.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-54141974830765076662011-10-28T12:11:25.465-04:002011-10-28T12:11:25.465-04:00Yummmm. Your food always looks so delish!! I had a...Yummmm. Your food always looks so delish!! I had a pair of Asics before I got my Adidas, and I had a lot of problems with my hip when I used them. I'm not sure if it's related, but I haven't had any problems since I switched shoes!Stefanie D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03488963809215244494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-2841609616018031632011-10-28T12:11:17.344-04:002011-10-28T12:11:17.344-04:00i am kinda shoe snobby...gosh hadn't really re...i am kinda shoe snobby...gosh hadn't really realized it until you pointed it out though!RunToTheFinishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13995696358152941044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-89973408272501353442011-10-28T11:30:22.734-04:002011-10-28T11:30:22.734-04:00On the chinese food aspect, I love mushroom/beef a...On the chinese food aspect, I love mushroom/beef and chicken with snow peas and veggies. However, I eat gluten free so it seems the only place that can accommodate that is PF Chang's and even then I have to be on the alert to make sure I get a the 'special' plate (round) instead of the regular dishware PF Chang's uses when serving food. The round dish is their "special food requests" dishware. <br /><br />Okay, I'm Gluten Free & MSG free--try getting that to work ;-) <br /><br />The local Chinese place is awesome. I use to get food there all the time, and ask for extra veggies (i.e. -non-american serving style) and they loved that. Hmm, I haven't been in since I've been GF. I wonder if they'd accommodate. hmmm.Cheerleaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16509813871660699783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-86659237761012753242011-10-28T10:30:11.204-04:002011-10-28T10:30:11.204-04:00Homemade chinese. That looks amazing! I've got...Homemade chinese. That looks amazing! I've got to cook more.emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08461915417656593647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-67989297425211698842011-10-28T10:23:15.838-04:002011-10-28T10:23:15.838-04:00I have THOSE shoes!!! the turquoise and a pink pai...I have THOSE shoes!!! the turquoise and a pink pair too--alternate on long runs. I love them. I use to wear Mizuonos but they changed the foot pad form without telling the consumer. OMG I couldn't figure out what was wrong with my last pair of Mizuonos and the shop was able to tell me (after a few months when I finally complained) that the company changed. GASP. How DARE they. <br /><br />I'm a snow when it comes to education--everyone should have one and people shouldn't stop learning just because they graduated. <br /><br />I'm a food snob. I can't believe what people put into their bodies voluntarily. That being said from someone who puts poison (medicine) into her body daily. <br /><br />I don't want to spend $150 for shoes, so I spend $90, plus my shoe source is my running coach who gives a small discount :-) <br /><br />There are things I'll scrimp on (I'll wait until clothes are on season and on sale, I'll buy things at the second hand/consignment store) and things I won't scrimp on (bras, shoes, athletic clothing).Cheerleaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16509813871660699783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-8530204014365741152011-10-28T09:48:38.623-04:002011-10-28T09:48:38.623-04:00I have three different styles of shoes that work w...I have three different styles of shoes that work well for me, so I try to look out for sales and get them on the cheap. I've been able to score my normally $100 for $60 and free shipping. I also will buy an old version (one that I know works for me) when the new one comes out and that saves a ton too. <br /><br />But I don't scrimp on the shoe quality. Snobby here too!Jill@Run for the Hillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13377754234428173139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-80507265617407288002011-10-28T06:22:39.482-04:002011-10-28T06:22:39.482-04:00My policy is to never pay full price for a pair of...My policy is to never pay full price for a pair of running shoes. In Canada, they're even more expensive than in the states so my "on sale" price is close you your full price. Very frustrating.kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01240103557027301457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-66348127515209929812011-10-28T06:11:45.966-04:002011-10-28T06:11:45.966-04:00Hey girl,
My week has been "off" since ...Hey girl, <br />My week has been "off" since I've been working too much to read your blog much (so sorry!). <br /><br />I LOVE Chinese food - fav is lo mein!!! <br /><br />Yes, I would wear generic looking shoes if they felt good and worked well. I spend a LOT of money for running shoes because I have still never been able to find "the right pair" - always something hurts when I run and every time I change shoes, the pain goes away so I totally know it's shoe related (HUGE sigh!).Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15432550406970940247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-41392086638375994722011-10-27T22:13:16.205-04:002011-10-27T22:13:16.205-04:00I should hook you with this some kswiss shoes. Tho...I should hook you with this some kswiss shoes. Those are really awesome. I love my keahou II's! But i totally understand the $ and chinese takeout. We need to live in NYC for that. Clindsayhttp://www.cottercrunch.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-9642280471338589072011-10-27T22:00:07.662-04:002011-10-27T22:00:07.662-04:00I love my Adrenalines :) Look around, you can prob...I love my Adrenalines :) Look around, you can probably find it for less than $100. I had the 10 and the 11 and I love them both. :) Shoes are important. I will go cheap on some running apparel but the shoes, I will buy something that I'll feel good running in. (I also have a few prized tops and bottoms). <br /><br />I recreated fried rice on Tuesday! :) It was so delicious. Used day old jasmine rice. :)Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06380933058410866261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-43864146924475219322011-10-27T21:20:48.870-04:002011-10-27T21:20:48.870-04:00I love my Adrenaline GTS because they feel good. T...I love my Adrenaline GTS because they feel good. The 12s are now out so the 11s are coming down in price! I just got a pair on sale from Road Runner Sports for $75! But I hear ya because in general I'm super cheap (or thrifty as I try to say), too!Jamie @ *that* momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16025082430340823660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-17476476719229864502011-10-27T20:24:10.289-04:002011-10-27T20:24:10.289-04:00I have learned sometimes that I spend more money o...I have learned sometimes that I spend more money on cheaper stuff because I am always having to rebuy things when they go bad super fast. I spent bucko bucks on a North Face and I have had it for over three years and still pull it out every winter. My WallMart coat on the other hand lasted one season. I think if it is important to you, you should spend the money.Chelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05235899409275065989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-54289228594729487902011-10-27T19:19:26.706-04:002011-10-27T19:19:26.706-04:00Me a shoe snob? The person with 20 pairs of runnin...Me a shoe snob? The person with 20 pairs of running shoes-NEVER! Shoes are about function and comfort to me and if they can't satisfy both of those qualities (some heels excluded) then they just aren't worth it. <br /><br />Perhaps you should contact Brooks and tell them of your predicament. I mean if they don't want to see some free shoes out to Vanessa of Gourmet Runner then I don't know who they would be sending free shoes to!Suz and Allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15703593542540533784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-18906261991077787762011-10-27T19:11:32.405-04:002011-10-27T19:11:32.405-04:00It might be the true blooded Oregonian in me, but ...It might be the true blooded Oregonian in me, but I only look at Nike and adidas. And from there then I try on what is cute and find the most comfortable -- comfortable on my feet AND my budget.<br /><br />And as far as Chinese ... my favorite dish at our local restaurant is a grilled cheese and fries! And those crunchy dried noodles.Fruit Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10747205899650070873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151121726336406894.post-27144042530039598562011-10-27T19:06:47.087-04:002011-10-27T19:06:47.087-04:00The news just told me, Georgia has the fastest gro...The news just told me, Georgia has the fastest growing Asian population in the country. You should make some Asian friends!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12394694667696215165noreply@blogger.com