Second Sole

I decided to do my blog today on Second Sole, which is a sports store in Delaware that I have grown fond of in my time here at OWU. I have stopped in the store on plenty of occasions and the store has me convinced that the items that are sold are of the best quality. Sure, most of the products are not the brand names that a lot of athletes and people in general are looking for such as Nike, Adidas, or Reebok, however, the brands of products Second Sole does sell is effective. When I was a freshmen, I remember looking for a store that was in town that specialized in gear that would be effective whenever I would run in a 5K race in the cold or in the heat. I was curious and I saw that the sponsor of the Homeracing 5K race was Second Sole and that Second Sole was in town. I went there and have given my business to them whenever I need to update my athletic gear.
To the right, this is one of the brands that Second Sole specializes in, Mizuno. I like the Mizuno brand, especially with the shoe products. My first pair of running shoes when I arrived in Delaware were Mizunos. When the advertisement says, "Serious performance," it means serious performance. These kind of shoes work for many weather conditions and running through obstructions. For me, these shoes would be perfect for a European style 5K such as the Run-a-Muck competition Second Sole sponsors every year. The shoes are durable and are made to handle tough conditions such as ice, mud, and other conditions that are made to tear up and destroy regular running shoes. There are several such brands that do not stand out and are somewhat underrated in terms as its name brand. However, if people give the merchandise a change, they will be very surprised at the results with comfort and the durability. I have shirts, shoes, and pants that I have felt really comfortable with.
This is a picture of one of the advertised events that is shown throughout the Second Sole store. This advertisement states that there was a 10K in Columbus and the event celebrated its 25th anniversary. There are many events that I can either find out through the Second Sole newsletter, picking up one of the papers for a particular upcoming race in Delaware or Columbus. I can also inquire with one of the store owners for more detailed information. I also most of the cross-country and track teams, both male and female. I like that there is so much information in my hands and that I can promote awareness to people on campus.
This is a window shot of the store. I chose to take the picture outside because the store has a lot of variety and I wanted a picture that was as selective as possible. This window shot shows a lot of variety for the store from hats, stores, tops, bottoms, and much more. There is a lot of advertisement (at least for me). I know quality when I see it and Second Sole definitely has quality in its merchandise. I do not have money to purchase any merchandise as of right now but I still have the ability to window shop to get a feel of what I want when I buy merchandise the next time I go to Second Sole. You may not be convinced at the merchandise I show in this window shot but if you are, then imagine the variety in the store.
One last note. I got to know the owners of Second Sole quite well, especially Jerry Nevius. I get discounts on merchandise and all of the information that I want to know about tools for running and upcoming events. I am so glad I have a good relationship with the owners. I really got hooked when one of my fraternity brothers referred me to Second Sole since he was a runner for the track team. I feel so happy every time I walk out of there holding a new edition of Mizunos or thermal wear. This way, I know that I will be ready whether there is a challenge run for the day or even when I am training myself in the Wellness Center or Edwards Gym. I cannot wait to go back into Second Sole and buy athletic necessities for myself.





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Hasani Wheat
Class of '10