When Your Favorite Running Shoes Betray You: How I Spent $1,000 to Find My Dopey Marathon Shoes

When your “forever” running shoes suddenly stop working… now what?In this episode, Brittany shares how her tried-and-true running shoes betrayed her during RunDisney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend, how her toes went numb, and why she ended up testing 12 pairs of shoes (and spending over $1,000) to find her perfect Dopey Challenge lineup.You’ll learn why running shoes can feel amazing in the store but awful during real miles and long runs, how model updates can completely change a shoe, and how your body and gait evolve with training. Brittany breaks down the real signs it’s time to switch running shoes-even if you’ve been loyal to one brand for years.What you’ll hear in this episode:The Princess Weekend toe-numbness disasterWhy “forever shoes” stop workingWhy running store tests don’t tell the full storyHow to know when it’s time to switch brandsThe truth about tired gait (and why it matters)Brittany’s Dopey shoe picks: Asics Novablast 5 (half marathon) + Adidas Evo SL (full marathon)Plus: a big EMIE update✨Follow along:Follow the magic: @EvenMoreMagic (on Instagram & Tik Tok)