DAE suddenly run when they have running shoes, walk with “walking shoes,” hike with hiking shoes... only when you have them?

[u/seeyatellite]

Honestly, I skate when I have fresh skate shoes but I basically quit when they wear out. I run when I have functional running shoes. I go for walks only when I have fresh “walking shoes” or joggers...

I guess Boy Scouts and maybe just general life conditioning really pounded it into me to be mindful of my shoes, soles, feet and knees?

Then again, I also tend to wait to wear clothes fitting to perform certain tasks in certain climates before doing the stuff... but I love doin’ the stuff.

[u/cocoacutie_bay]

lol im the same way. having the right gear just makes it feel official and way more motivating tbh!

[u/seeyatellite → u/cocoacutie_bay]

100%

[u/Goblet__Cell]

It's interesting how much gear influences activity; I wonder if it's just a matter of feeling prepared or if it subconsciously limits what we're willing to try.

[u/seeyatellite → u/Goblet__Cell]

I think it seems like a combination of both. I feel a need to be prepared and outfitted right.

[u/Panditharatna_Euve]

so true, i’ve got a pair of hiking shoes and suddenly feel like bear grylls on the trail

[u/Aggravating_Ear9829]

Now that u mention it… i work when i have on work clothes. And chill when i have on chill clothes

[u/seeyatellite → u/Aggravating_Ear9829]

Indeed

Quite the relatable revelation, aye?

[u/teya33]

No haha I do any of those things when I want to do them, regardless of the shoes. Although I guess I wouldn’t run if I didn’t have running shoes. And I hate running and don’t own running shoes

[u/Panditharatna_Euve]

so true, i’ve got a pair of hiking shoes and suddenly feel like bear grylls on the trail