Dammitall

I prefer utilitarian shoes, as I have no sense of style. I leave it to my partner to pick out cute shoes that will serve me well for occasions where my lack of style is a problem.

I have little desire to own and wear fashionable footwear if it's not comfortable, though sometimes I have no choice. At weddings, I'll bring sneakers to change into for dancing; we take wedding dancing very seriously and do not mess around with trying to dance in heels.

I'm a huge fan of multi-terrain shoes that are either waterproof or quick-drying. My bicycle also has clipless pedals, so anytime I ride anywhere I have to wear cycling shoes. I covet multi-terrain running/hiking shoes and bicycle cleats like some women covet Manolo's or Jimmy Choo's.

I got a pair of Vibram Five Fingers last year in Key West and I love them (they're far better in the gym for me than traditional sneakers). Chuck Taylors and slide sandals have been a staple in my closet for several years. I adore my Docs that I bought five years ago and am sad that the style I own (steel toe, six eyelet) is no longer being sold.

Oh, also... I hate Crocs.

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If one million people replaced a two mile car trip once a week with a bike ride, carbon dioxide emissions would be reduced by 50,000 tons per year. If one out of ten car commuters switched to a bike, carbon dioxide emissions would be reduced by 25.4 million tons per year. [2milechallenge.com]