Why are my favorite walking shoes on backorder for 2 months...?

Well, today is the official first day of training to walk the 60 miles. I have spent the past hour searching for a pair of Reebok Easytones in a size 9 (and cute pink color) to no avail. Every website, Reebok included, has the shoes on backorder for quite a while. I have never met another soul who wears these shoes... But, on a happier and much more optimistic note, I have successfully created 5 scrub hats to sell and am well on my way to making more! I am talking to potential "corporate" sponsors and getting a game plan together for a t-shirt fundraiser. I will be wearing the t-shirt in the walk and selling t-shirts to raise money. I am off to start walking, in my sad old shoes!