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Day 6: Just Another Day at the Office

Day 6: Just Another Day at the Office

by Daniel Dessinger on Aug 22, 2009 1

Surprise, surprise! No one at work is noticing my feet. Of course, I’m wearing the black Classics, which blend in with baggy jeans better than any of the other color styles. I just kept waiting for someone to stare at my feet and freak out. Mostly I was expecting someone to accuse me of wearing […]

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Day 5: A Little Irritated

Day 5: A Little Irritated

by Daniel Dessinger on Aug 21, 2009 0

I woke up this morning, and I REALLY didn’t want to put on my Five Fingers. I just wanted some plain old shoes. I wore my Flat soled Diesels to work today instead of my Five Fingers. Since everyone I’d read about gave their feet a break, I decided to do the same.

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Day 3: The Ache Begins

Day 3: The Ache Begins

by Daniel Dessinger on Aug 19, 2009 0

I noticed last night that my back was significantly achy all over. The kind of feeling you might have if you helped a neighbor move all their furniture into and out of a Uhaul truck. Today is no different. I ache. I’ve been leaning back all day long in my chair, but the ache is […]

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Day 2: Not As Bad As I Expected

Day 2: Not As Bad As I Expected

by Daniel Dessinger on Aug 18, 2009 0

Some people who wear Five Fingers get callouses and sore feet within half an hour. Not me. I’ve been wearing them all day and I haven’t hurt any more than I usually do. Oh, that reminds me. I need to update you on my existing foot pain and one of the key reasons why I […]

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Day 1: Purchase Made

Day 1: Purchase Made

by Daniel Dessinger on Aug 17, 2009 0

I did it! After a couple days of Web research, I took the plunge. Just after work today, I drove to the Luke’s Locker on Legacy Drive in Plano and tried on a pair of black Five Fingers Classics. I liked the Classics because they were the simplest and most attractive of the different styles.

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