Leuty Parker

Tag: #trainers

  • Im An Unexpected Target Market ….Christian Louboutin

    …. Loving my red solled shoes.

    I bought a pair of Christian Louboutin trainers. I’m a global size 6, but the only pair in store was a size 5. I wanted them so badly that I convinced myself they fit and bought them anyway.

    Until they didn’t. So my mission of stretching them began.

    Stage 1: Thick socks on, my pride is totally swallowed. I’m shuffling around the house in shoes that are too small — and looking extra foolish, given I’ve only just started walking again. The things we do for love… and good footwear.

    Step 2: I should’ve gone to a cobbler first, but being cheap, I tried other methods. When I finally took them in, they could only stretch the shoes half a size — but for a good price, so I agreed. When I picked them up, they already felt more wearable.

    Step 3: When I picked them up, I also bought a stretch spray out of pure paranoia. Now, every time I wear them, I give them a quick spritz.

    Step 4: With full commitment, wear them nonstop around the house, on short walks, whenever I can. Slowly, they’ve eased up and stretched just enough to be wearable. Amazing what a bit of persistence can do.

    Step 5: Look fabulous, curating the perfect outfit straight from my wardrobe.

    And after a while, they stopp being excruciating. I used plasters at first, but now they’ve stretched enough. That’s the power of love, determination, pride, and branding. The perfect smart-casual, comfortable, and well loved.

    …recognisable only to the fashion-minded who catch the nuance.

    (Tip: just get the correct size in the first place.)

  • #Nike Free

    For my walking impaired peers…

    This is a huge plug for #Nike , but for a new target market (maybe) for #Nike -Those who are learning to walk….

    This model retains the brand style, but is exceptionally functional, mimicking how your feet work when barefoot. They’re so flexible, enhancing the flexibility of the foot.

    Additional features; the upper is so light, breathable material, but the product’s shape reflects that of the anatomy of the foot.

    It has laser shaped grooves that enhance flexyness, but maintains stiffness. It mimics the bare runners foot pressure a lot.

    How the average runner runs, they specifically moves in a 33 degree angle, toe-to-heel-to-toe repetition.

    It’s based on the method of barefoot running, supposedly. But first you must walk (which I’m still performing), then you run.

    Although beautifully thought out ergsnomically, these shoes’ dimensions need adjusting. Even though they’re designed for running, I think the laces ar far too long; so I cut them circa 15cm, burning the ends to avoid them fraying and getting shorter/shorter/shorter etc.


    Nike Free helps enhance the body’s natural motion, and the barefoot runner experience vary around how it’s felt on the foot.

    You can track your running method on the Free Scale, found on the website.