The scouts have come a long way in the past few years. But I imagine most of the adult that make up that organization are republican voters, and you reap what you sow.

At least when it comes to running shoes, I’m of the opinion that the shoe chooses you. Go to a running store and try on a few brands, find the one that feels the best. Buy one pair from that store; every subsequent time you buy running shoes you know the band and model and can buy it wherever is cheaper.