As my rapid descent into “old lady-ness” continues, I have been forced to invest in a pair of Hoka walking shoes.

Hoka is a trendy brand, with many options for walking, running, training, etc. When an under-50 year old person sees my Hoka’s, their response is something like, “Oh, those are cool. I have three pairs for running.”

My over-60 friends nod knowingly. “Oh, yeah,” they say. “Foot problems, huh?”

Yes. Foot problems. My Easy Spirit clogs, which I’ve worn exclusively for two decades, can no longer keep up with my declining issues. My Clark sandals can’t either. I spend five months of the year cooking while standing on a tile floor. I needed help.

So…here are the Hoka’s. I love wearing them, despite the orthopedic look. My feet are much happier. Last week I made it through a shopping trip to Costco and Walmart on the same day and never whimpered, limped, or made Banjo Man drop me off at the door to either store.

The treadmill awaits…