Reeboks Rest in Peace

I bought my last pair of tennis shoes in about 2001.  Although I don't remember the actual date, I do remember the price.   15 bucks on sale!     I seem to recall they were 50 or 60 shoes but I thought it was a bargain, plus I had no tennis shoes and I bought them.

I've worn them now for 15 years.   I often go for walks in a pair of loafers, but sometimes wear the tennis shoes.   Where I walk now is on a gravel road and I'd been noticing the past few times I walked that it felt just a little uncomfortable.   But I didn't stop to wonder why.

It rained last night, so the road was a little damp today and I got some mud on them.   When I came in, I took them off at the door and carried to the sink so I could wash them off.   When I held them under the water, I immediately saw the reason for the discomfort.

I believe these shoes are gone now.    Beyond repair.   But they have been a good ole pair of shoes for me for 15 bucks.    Now I'll have to find another bargain?