You know how it is when you buy something that you find you really love and then a few years later when it's time to replace it, they don't make it anymore -- and you always say to yourself -- Darn!!! -- why didn't I buy two of those back then!!

Well, for the first time in my life, that's just what I did today.  A few months ago, I purchased a pair of Cascadia 7's, and I love them so much that I just ordered another pair of Cascadia 7's today for fear that I would never be able to get this particular model and color again a few years from now when they wear out.

I can't tell you how much of a difference these shoes have made in my life.  I love these shoes!
On top of suffering from plantar fasciitis in my right foot and recently recovering from a stress fracture of my left foot -- these shoes are --- without a doubt  --- the most comfortable, supportive, light-weight, protective, good-looking, multi-tasking shoes I have ever had!  And they are not hot - they breathe! They have a lot of awesome features -- they even have a rock plate built into the bottom to prevent against stone bruises!  They can even accommodate bunions (fortunately -- it's the one thing I don't have yet, but give me time!!!!)

I paired them with these awesome insoles from "Sole" -- designed by famous mountaineer Ed Viesturs -- called the Sole EV Signature Series Custom Footbed (also sold by Amazon) -- and WOW - talk about cushy, cushy comfort and good arch support!  The insoles are a little pricey at $45, but well worth it.  Over the years, I have tried Superfeet, Powerstep, and Spenco, but the Sole insoles literally blow all the others out of the water!  They are a tad thicker, so you have to remember to size up your shoes accordingly.  They are heat-moldable, but I never even bothered to do that.  I normally wear a 10 or 10.5 shoe, but had to get an 11 to accommodate the cushy-ness of the insoles.  Believe me though, you won't be sorry.  Sole also offers thinner insoles if you so desire.

These are great all-around shoes, from walking the dogs to hiking a trail.  I love the blue/turquoise color and get many compliments from people on them.  I can't say enough about these shoes. They are terrific and I'm so glad I found them.

(P.S. - I see Brooks has already come out with the Cascadia 8's, but I don't think they look as nice.)