HIM: Can I help you with anything today sir?

ME: Yea, actually I’m looking to replace my running shoes. I’ve got several hundred miles on my current pair and they’re beyond shot by now.

HIM: OK, so what are you looking for?

ME: Well, I’m not sure exactly. I do mostly road work or treadmill, 25-30 miles per week right now, no trails. I know that I tend to prefer a shoe with greater side-to-side stability, and I have a fairly wide foot. Any suggestions out of all these models?

HIM: Running shoes?

ME: [pauses to look at store sign] No, these hot-ass steel toed work shoes over there. At least that’s what I’ve been running in for a few years. Is that a bad thing?…YES RUNNING SHOES. Is there much difference between these? I’m not sure how to select the right pair.

HIM: Just find what you think looks good. This one’s popular, because it’s gray. These are popular, I own these…

ME: Thanks. This has been more helpful than you can imagine.