These are the shoes Wendy Davis wore for her EPIC filibuster (Read the reviews)

[LaydeeBug]

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I tried to link to them in orange. I am not sure if it worked.

On edit: to let you know they were the red (some say pink) ones.

http://www.amazon.com/Mizuno-Womens-Wave-Rider-Running/dp/B008KFY53K/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

[AndyA]

1. I laughed out loud

When I first began wearing these shoes I thought my reproductive rights were secure. Turns out, I couldn't have been more wrong.

[Cirque du So-What]

2. The Republican caucus of the Texas legislature

is probably working on an amendment to the rules of filibuster for women to wear six-inch stiletto heels (it's about 'decorum,' yunno).

[Wait Wut]

3. The reviews...

...are why I will always have faith in humanity. When we lose our sense of humor, we have lost.

So, yeah...everyone needs to read the reviews.

[Happyhippychick]

10. Totally, totally agree with you.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

12. I tell pompous Right Wingers, "If America is on your side, why does it applaud when you lose?"

[Wait Wut]

14. omg...

...I'm so stealing this!

[Spitfire of ATJ]

15. People do that to me a lot.

[Marrah_G]

4. Hahaha, Perfect!

[sheshe2]

5. K&R! nt

[SwissTony]

6. My wife's happy not too happy.

She's trying to sleep while I'm sitting here giggling.

Well done, Senator Davis.

[BrotherIvan]

7. Those look like some COMFORTABLE SHOES!!!

Glad she showed us all what they look like.

[Hissyspit]

8. I think the original pair should go in the Smithsonian

but we have to wait and see if this event is just seen as a footnote in history...

[loyalsister]

9. These shoes (and a woman's body) have a way of shutting that whole thing down

[Butterbean]

25. That one was my FAVORITE.

I can just see the person who wrote it dropping the mike and spreading their arms out and slowly backing away. BOOYAH. FREAKING LOVED THAT ONE.

Incidentally, I really want a pair of these shoes now. If they can withstand her filibuster, then by God they can withstand a 12 hour nursing shift. LOL.

[Skidmore]

11. Love these comments, especially this one:

At age 68, at the feet of Sen Wendy Davis, I found myself in awe of these shoes. The one day that I have worn them has rejuvenated the feeling that I own my personal uterus. I can feel the states of Texas, Virginia, Mississippi, Wisconsin, etc, slowly dropping out of my lady parts. These shoes make me feel lighter and more in control of my body. I highly recommend these shoes to the busybody men who play doctor in the governments of all states and in the federal government, as well. May all of these men wear these shoes with courage and experience the pleasures of their hands rather than imagining the little men fetuses pleasuring them.

[awoke_in_2003]

13. They need to make a steel toe version...

for kicking republican ass

[lastlib]

31. (...with razor blades and spikes......)

[awoke_in_2003]

33. Even meaner than me...

I think I like you.

[LiberalFighter]

51. Don't get them when they are leaving.

Get them when they are coming. Only way they will learn.

[awoke_in_2003]

52. Good point. nt

[rateyes]

16. The comments section is priceless!

[angrychair]

17. best thing I've read all day

[REP]

18. This one is good:

1.0 out of 5 stars Do not buy these shoes, June 26, 2013
By Tom Miller (MN USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Mizuno Women's Wave Rider 16 Running Shoe (Apparel)
Even though...

1) I am a man and these are clearly women's shoes
2) I have never gone through the experience of wearing them
3) These shoes are not designed for my feet; and
4) They are of a color I would never wear...

I feel somehow compelled to decide for the shoe's female target market whether or not they should own them.

Don't.

Thank you.

[StrayKat]

19. Those reviews are great.

I like this line from one:

"I will put them on my feet when I need to run far. When I am tired, I will ask myself: WWWD?! Then I will keep running. "

[MrSlayer]

20. Pricey.

But nicey.

[Merlot]

21. These are great fun - thanks for posting this link!

"I tried on a pair at the local mall and suddenly Texas Republicans started telling me what to do with my genitals. They started explaining reproduction to me like I was a seventh grader. Unfortunately, being male, I had no way to shut the whole thing down. I'm so confused..."
and...

"These go perfectly with any back brace you may need after good old fashion filibusting for 9 hours (with 4 more to go). What's that? Your crappy mean spirited colleagues on the other side of the isle say it isn't fair? That's right ladies, this shoe is completely washable, so just shove it up their ass."

[Island Blue]

22. I love Mizunos.

They're the only running shoes that fit my feet well.

[LaydeeBug]

26. I have a kinda wide foot. I don't *need* a wide shoe per se, I am just on the

wide side of normal. But if they are cut narrowly, I would probably need a wide.

Do you like them?

[Island Blue]

45. I have a kind of a wide foot too.

The Mizunos that I have aren't cut narrowly. I also have a high arch and I pronate (I have a strange foot). I think the I have the model I have are the Inspires. I like them a lot. Of course now that I know they are most excellent at kicking Republican ass, I like them even more!

[Ilsa]

23. Great comments!

A best buy for brilliant, blonde barristers bravely burstin' bubba bubbles, bustin' bubba butt, and blisterin' beastly bubba brains beautifully!

...

These have the dual purpose of being able to withstand a 13 hour filibuster and serve as a rectal probe for the Governer's rear cavity during his special session. I personally inserted a tiny camera at the end so we can all see how full of feces Rick is in case you hadn't already discerned it from the aural examination.

...
Best one, I think:

"You keep lying, when you oughta be truthin'
and you keep losin' when you oughta not bet.
You keep samin' when you oughta be changin'.
Now what's right is right, but you ain't been right yet.

These shoes are made for filibustering, and that's just what they'll do
Test me again and these shoes they're gonna filibuster over you.

You keep playin' where you shouldn't be playin
and you keep thinkin' that you'll never get burnt.
Ha! I just found me a brand new box of matches yeah
and what I know you ain't HAD time to learn.

Are you ready boots...start filibustering..."

[Lucinda]

24. Awesome reviews!

[WillyT]

27. K & R !!!

[LaydeeBug]

28. I really might have to buy a pair of the red Wendy's. <<<----- we should call it that now. nt

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[LaydeeBug]

29. Oh nooooes. They may have been the red ones. I just wanted to clarify. nt

[meti57b]

30. I think they were red with a green pattern on the side. .....

In these pics, the orange has blue on the side:

http://www.zappos.com/mizuno-womens-wave-rider-16-running-shoe

[LaydeeBug]

34. You are right...

There are pics of them up close.

[kiranon]

32. Bought a pair of the Wendy Davis "filibuster" shoes and they are wonderfully

comfortable. Hope she runs for Governor or Congress. Hopefully the shoes will help carry the message.

[LaydeeBug]

50. That is just awesome. nt

[obama2terms]

35. Hahahaha

The reviews on Amazon are hilarious!! Those shoes are nice, but more than I'm willing to spend

[SunSeeker]

36. K & R

[MrMickeysMom]

37. "That's right, ladies..."

"The shoe is completely washable, so just shove it up their ass!"

Yeah, these comments are gems.

Betcha they're gonna sell. I may just check em out.

[n2doc]

38. "Fits perfectly up a Republican's Rear End!"

LOL!

[austinlw]

39. I wear the men's version

of that shoe almost all the time (in more neutral colors), and I stand behind a computer at work all day. Very light and good arch support - I have high arches and very large feet. Due for a new pair soon.

[Paladin]

40. I bet those burnt orange numbers will be big in Austin..... (nt)

[CapnSteve]

41. One word, people: Dansko

My wife owns a restaurant here in Texas, and she is on her feet 12-18 hours a day.

She swears by Dansko shoes. Since wearing them, no back pain, no fatigue. And they look nice, too!

We are thinking about sending Sen. Davis a pair...

[nolabear]

43. Funny thing. I cannot wear Dansko shoes. They hurt like crazy.

That ridge that is behind most peoples' toes hits a spot on me that is really painful. I developed a neuroma that took months to go away. I always feel cheated. LOL!

[jeffrey_pdx]

48. Danskos are nice

I've worked with a lot of people who swear by them. For me, buy Doc martens. Expensive, but they last forever. They take a month to break in, but once they do, your feet will love them.

[nolabear]

42. You KNOW if she runs for office these will be her supporters' "Running shoes"! Awesome.

I thought this would happen as soon as I saw photos of the shoes, but I forgot about the awesome power of the Amazon Review. I hope the GOP is reading and quivering in their boots.

[magical thyme]

44. Men, do not try these on!

Men, do not try these on!
I tried on a pair at the local mall and suddenly Texas Republicans started telling me what to do with my genitals. They started explaining reproduction to me like I was a seventh grader. Unfortunately, being male, I had no way to shut the whole thing down. I'm so confused...

[jonthebru]

46. She will have to wear these shoes

at every public appearance from now on.

[spooky3]

47. I bought a pair and they are great!

[McCamy Taylor]

49. I live in Texas, and Wendy is MINE! Proving that even Texas has a few islands of sanity.