Alright, so let me tell you about these Puma high top tennis shoes. It wasn’t like I woke up one day and just had to have ’em. Nah, it was more like my ankles started complaining. You know, creaking a bit more than usual. And I got this idea, this memory, of high tops giving that extra bit of support back in the day.
The Hunt Begins
So, I started looking. First, the usual online scroll-a-thon. Pictures, reviews, the whole nine yards. Then I figured, no, I gotta actually try these things on. Went to a couple of those big shoe places. Wall to wall sneakers. Overwhelming, really. But I had “Puma” stuck in my head. Don’t ask me why, just did. Found a pair that didn’t scream “look at me!” – more of a classic vibe. Black, bit of white. Simple. Good.
Getting Them Home and the Big Test
Brought ’em home. First thing, laced ’em up tight. Felt pretty good, actually. Snug around the ankles. Solid. That was the whole point, right? So, I thought, “Okay, let’s see what these can do.” Had this grand idea of hitting the old basketball court, recapture some of that youthful energy. Ha!
Let me be clear: the shoes themselves? They were fine. Held up their end of the bargain. My ankles didn’t twist. But me? I wasn’t exactly flying through the air. More like… carefully shuffling. My knees had a few things to say about the whole “recapturing youth” plan. So, the basketball star fantasy? Died a quick death right there on that cracked asphalt.
New Job for Old Shoes
So, there they were. Good shoes, but not for pretending I was 20 again. But then, I started just wearing them. Out for a walk. To the store. Pottering around in the yard. And you know what? That’s where they shined. For me, anyway.
- Support: Yeah, that ankle support was nice even just for walking around. Felt more stable.
- Toughness: They’ve taken a bit of a beating. Scuffs, dirt, the usual. Still holding together.
- Looks: They’re not fancy, but they look alright with jeans. Don’t make me look like I’m trying too hard.
So, they didn’t turn me into an athlete again. Shocking, I know. But as a pair of everyday, comfy, supportive high tops? They’ve been pretty decent. It’s funny how you buy something for one reason, and it ends up being good for something else entirely. They’re still in the rotation. Guess that means they passed the real-world test, in their own way.
