Memories From The Years Gone By
By Marlina
@marlina (154166)
Canada
January 5, 2016 2:00pm CST
One of my memories that I really like is the one
of my "North Star Running Shoes".
It was in the late 70's at the time and I had decided
to try my hand, or should i say my feet at running.
I had never done such a thing before and let me tell
you that it wasn't easy at the beginning.
But fortunately, the North Star shoes had come onto
the market and I bought my first pair. The were white
with 2 blue stripes on each side.
My feet fell in love with those kinds of shoes and to
the present days I am still in love with running shoes.
I did end up getting better at running and loved every
minute of it until later on I hurt my back and had to
stop.
I do miss the "highs" I used to get from running.
I am including a link to the kind of shoes that I fell for in the 70's.
If you were North Stars you were cool. However, if you wore Gamma Running Shoes you were da bomb.
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@slund2041 (3315)
• United States
6 Jan 16
I never been healthy enough to enjoy running. I have always had asthma even as a child, I could not run much.
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@slund2041 (3315)
• United States
6 Jan 16
@enlightenedpsych2 I have so many health issues. Asthma is only one, and exertion seems to make it worse.
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@marlina (154166)
• Canada
7 Jan 16
@slund2041 I find I get chest pain when I walk in the cold air.
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@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
12 Jan 16
I don't remember north stars, but everyone wanted PF flyers
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
5 Jan 16
I remember those shoes. I had a pair very much like those except they were addias
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
5 Jan 16
@marlina Yes I loved those shoes. Hard to find those kind of shoes anymore. I hate all that shiny colorful type shoes they have now.
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@marlina (154166)
• Canada
5 Jan 16
@fishtiger58 I especially do not like orange shoes.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
5 Jan 16
I was never into running, even when I was thin and went to the gym, but because I smoked I guess running wasn't made for me! I'm not even much of a walker these days.
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@antonbunot (11091)
• Calgary, Alberta
5 Jan 16
This reminds me and my older sister when we were kids back in the Philippines . . we did not have shoes! Our late parents were so poor that they could not even buy us shoes . . not even sandals. My sister and I had to go to the school barefooted. I had my first pair of rubber shoes when I was in grade 5! However, from time to time I opted not to wear them . . not only that I did not want them to get damaged . . but more because my feet hurt!
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
6 Jan 16
I had never heard of North Star running shoes, so I appreciate the video. I was never into running. I was into skating. That's how I got my exercise. Roller skating four or five times a week at the rink.
I do own a pair of Nike shoes but I really don't like those types of shoes. They make my feet too hot. The last time I wore a pair, we went to Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, VA and before lunch, I had to sit on a bench and take those shoes off, along with my socks and air out my feet. They felt like they were on fire. I haven't had them on since then. I mostly wear what they would call "loafers." I have several different pairs and they are much more comfortable to me.
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@hiru84 (942)
• Malaysia
6 Jan 16
Glad to heard that. You were lucky to buy them soon, because you liked and searched them. Take care when you are running.
@celticeagle (158958)
• Boise, Idaho
6 Jan 16
I have never heard of North Star running shoes. I always wear Skechers.
