It’s the night before you leave for Chicago. You’re packed and doing your final check. You have your camera, your registration info, your perfectly preserved copy of the original SWAMP THING #7 for Len Wein to sign…but have you thought about your shoes?

It’s easy to take shoes for granted when traveling. But when you’ll be walking the length of a very long convention hall over and over again, they’re the most important item in your wardrobe. Having a sturdy, comfortable pair of shoes can make all the difference between a great con and a con that’s cut short by a trip to the podiatrist. In fact, we’ll even go one further for you. Consider investing in a good pair of gel inserts. No, they’re not just for your grandparents. They’re for people who are on their feet all day. And if you’re going to C2E2, that’s you.

Hey, that’s us as well! DC will be in Chicago with all of your favorite writers and artists. Here’s how you can keep up with the C2E2 action—and help shape it—whether you’re at McCormick place or following along from home…