Xpress Runner 2: How To Style with Granola & Grace

Lace-up & go in the new and improved Xpress Runner 2! Your favorite classic Aetrex sneakers are back in a brand new style, but with the same support. For the month of June, we've encouraged everyone to go outside and #WalkWithAetrex, and what better way to do this than with a supportive sneaker. Check out how Chrissy styled her Xpress Runner 2 below!

What I Wore: An Athletic Shoe You Need To Try

Get out there and move! We hear this all the time. We know that walking is tremendously beneficial to our health or dare I say, vital. Our body is like a banking account. You can make deposits or withdrawals based on food choices, environment, and activity. Every substance or food that our body recognizes is used and what it used gets a good interest rate, building on our future health. However, everything that our body doesn't recognize is a toxin. Those toxins make withdrawals. 

This is how I make sense of health. It's not that I'm out there loading up on toxic foods, sitting on my couch all day, using chemically laden everything, etc. However, if I'm not careful the small choices and what seems like minimal amounts of neglect can add up to a heavy toxic load over time. The truth of the matter is toxin exposure is unavoidable, but we have some control over how much we intake and/or dispose of.

For example, we can choose the 80/20 rule when it comes to food. Eighty percent of our choices should lean towards clean, while the twenty percent gives us flexibility for eating out, enjoying a treat, etc. Real, whole, unprocessed foods combat toxins. Drinking lots of clean, filtered water helps remove toxins and so does exercise. This is a time when we want to let them see us sweat! 

Ideally, I want to get a 10 minute HIIT workout, in addition to a walk or two throughout the day. Also, considering that computer time or engaging on social media is my main vocation, I need to set an alarm to get up and move every hour! I'm a two-time pulmonary embolism survivor and being sedentary can be deadly for me. Wow, that's crazy to write. 

Now let's get to the motivation for this post, which is a new pair of kicks that is going to make your walking, running, and moving healthier and more comfortable! *Aetrex sent me these sneakers for review. However, all opinions are my own!

The Aetrex Xspress Runner 2 

There's nothing like a fresh, crisp pair of white sneakers to make just about any outfit pop. Before they even arrived I was mentally styling them with denim shorts and leggings. Since my family and I were on vacation in the keys, I opted to feature them with comfy denim shorts first. I knew I'd wear them for an evening stroll with my hubby for the first outing. 

Like the other shoes I've received from Aetrex, styled HERE and HERE, these sneakers did not disappoint. They are fabulously comfortable. Read on below for more details...

Aside from a stylish look, there's science and technology designed into these shoes! Aetrex has developed their signature arch support. This support is built into the insert with a memory foam top. 

• There's even a pad in there to relieve foot pain or alleviate pressure. 
• There's also a heel counter to help stabilize the foot. Now check out the bottom of the heel. You'll see another place to alleviate pressure. 
• The padded collar helps prevent blisters. My first wear had no issues! 
• There's a reflective material on the front to help with visibility at night.  
• They are also good for those that have plantar fasciitis or foot pain. I do not, but my legs need all the support they can get. 
• You can wear them running! I haven't tried that yet, but I'm working my way up to it. 
• The $99 price point is highly competitive to other brands that I had specially "fitted" at local running stores! 
• They have a thirty-day return policy! 

As for the rest of the outfit, my virtual styling dreams came to reality. I grabbed my cut-off denim shorts and recently purchased tie-dye sweatshirt (from a friend's closet sale for $10!*) and tossed them in my travel bag. The day after our arrival in Key Largo, my hubby and I left our sleeping teens and went for a walk to explore the property. 

We can look cute AND make deposits into our future health account without getting overwhelmed. It's one decision at a time. If you haven't already, add movement into your daily life. If you're already moving and shaking, pick another area to build your health and just do it. ;) 

Style Takeaway

• Once again, stylish doesn't have to mean sacrificing comfort and foot health!
• Size up on those shorter denim shorts if you want a more relaxed look and more coverage. 
• Roomy shorts and an oversized sweatshirt or tee can work with a little front tuck.
• White sneaks and denim shorts are a timeless, effortless style for summer looks. 
• A raw edge hem is a perfect way to stay on trend right now without an over distressed look.

Read Chrissy's full article on Granola & Grace to see more!