I really like my shoes. The brand is "Ecco", and they're imported from the UK. They're not optimal for sport of any kind, but I still have circulation to my toes, and that's a good thing. Hell, I can actually move 'em about without scraping against anything.

Granted, men's fashion is infinitely more comfortable than womens' (especially in the footwear), so I don't expect a whole lot of sympathy on the whole "American shoes are stupid" thing.
      ...but they are.


(then again, every step I've taken towards self-improvement has been met with a backhanded insult about my shoes. and you seem to think things would hurt less right now if I were using the Nikes. so maybe I should look into that...)