Except for Walmart, I haven’t been shopping.
However, I’ve needed to replace my Nike running shoes since February. I like to buy them at the Nike Outlet store in Centralia. Their prices can’t be beaten! Of course, they were closed for a while, but when they did open, I never made the time to go, partly because I didn’t know how it would work.
I like the prices in the store, but I’ve never liked the crowds. It’s amazing how many people shop in this store. Every aisle would have a dozen shoe shoppers, making it difficult to browse the shelves.
My experience now was completely different. Thanks to COVID, we had to line up outside because only 25 customers could be inside at any time. In less than ten minutes, I was shoe shopping, and I was the only person in my aisle. It was so nice. I found the shoes I wanted, and instead of waiting in line for twenty minutes to check out, I was done in no time.
The Nike store might not be making as much money as it was before COVID, but when I left the store, the outside, social distance line was three times as long as when I arrived, so I think they are still getting customers. We just aren’t crammed in like cows in a round pen.
And how are my shoes? I’ve been wearing worn-out ones for so long that I’ll need to get used to new tight shoes with fresh soles. However, I did have a fast run, so I was glad I finally chanced the store.
Yeah, they’ve always had the Pegasus shoes that I’ve used for so many years. Thanks for reminding me. I figured they were still closed.