If there is any activity which puts a sneaker to the test it’s computer programming and blogging. My current pair of Avia programming sneakers have seen better days. There is noticeable wear on the heel and I’m a little concerned the arch support is not up to factory specs.

Somewhere deep in my mind I always felt Nike sneakers would be a better choice. Maybe I’m just a slave to advertising. I tried the Nike Air Max. I forgot to bring my laptop to the store to really give the Nikes a thorough test. I did simulate the best I could the various positions I undergo while blogging and coding. It seem to me that Nikes are a little narrow and have extra arch support that I find a little uncomfortable. I also tried the latest offerings from Reebok and Asics.

Ultimately I decided to just resort to my Avia 175’s. I was sly enough to buy two pairs just in case of such an emergency.

The Avia’s offer the necessary comfort and arch support that is so crucial for programming. They also perform quite well for blogging. The lateral support is excellent. I have not found any need to use inserts like the Dr. Scholl massaging gel insoles. To be honest I am already quite “gellin” without them.