But that has made me think.
Life can be measured in many ways. Time, achievements and yes indeed in footsteps.
I have walked miles in my old shoes. Been to many different places, Rochdale, Manchester, Wigan, Chesterfield, Derby, Leeds and London. My shoes have walked me miles around these places and have in a sense developed a memory.
Grit, damage, scuffs and a hole. They are well worn and weathered. To be honest how I feel at times. I have been through bad and dangerous parts, as much as I have walk over ice and through snow and rain.
You can often tell a lot about people by the shoes they wear. Comfortable and well worn shoes, can indicate that a person is well travelled or that they choose to walk in comfort. Shoes that are taken care of, well polished etc, can indicate that someone has pride in there appearance or that they have a lot of self discipline.
Shoes tend to travel with us, yet how many people realise how much they have to bear? The weight of the person they carry, the friction of every step and very weather we walk through.
Yet it might just be me, but every time I get a new pair of shoes, I feel sorry for having to get rid of the old pair. They become a part of you I guess. Always willing to carry you to your destination. Used, well worn and maybe abused at times too. Still the pride of having new shoes is often worth it all the same!
Feet are strange....
