Disablement

Dear Asics Shoes,

I am writing this letter, holed up in my recliner, unable to walk for any short period of time, even on my new plush carpet. I have blisters lining the outer edges of my feet, the size of egg-shaped silly putty containers.

I have always heard amazing things about your athletic shoes & find them aesthetically pleasing. Anytime I'd compliment someones running shoe, they'd always beam "Asics." It was as if everyone around me, strangers & friends, were a part of this new club and I just had to jump on the bandwagon.

I decided to go with the Asics Gel 1120 - just about the only pair under $80. I even waited in line for 43 minutes (Sport Chalet was having a one-day sale and I just so happened to show up that day. I was not privy to any discounts, mind you). What's not to like about the idea of gel cushioning your feet like walking around with feather pillows under foot?

I'll tell you what's not to like...BLISTERS. The first two times I wore them my heels ached. I wrote this off because I have exceptionally large arches. The third time, however, left me hobbling around on the inside balls of my feet - a nearly impossible feat. I'd even double-socked my feet pre-walk, worried that this sort of thing would occur. When it is more comfortable to wear high heels than walk around barefoot because the blistered flesh attaches itself to the hardwood floors - you know you have a problem.

I don't plan on wearing your shoes anytime soon, nor do I think I can get a refund. What have you to say?

Sincerely,

Disgruntled Customer