oh I should add .... I got these awesome new boots. My feet were killing me and my previous footwear were falling apart (the whole bottoms started coming undone and I drilled holes and held together with my trusty bootlaces). My left heal was really hurting but when I tried these on , my heal felt so much better immediately.

They are by "Keen" ..... on sale for like $90 but the next day would have gone back up to the usual $170 ...so I feel great that I got a good deal ( I don't like attire with company logos or names on them ... but these just have a small name on the back heel and underside).

I started thinking about footwear and how I've skimped on them .... but your whole foundation (connection to the Earth) is at your feet and so it should be really important to have good footwear.