And what do you do for a living?
Curious, I blow through shoes pretty regularly.
Flat and wide feet, so hard to find something that feels good.
Over the years my job has shifted from moving thousands of pounds of merchandise daily to ordering thousands of pounds of merchandise daily.
Spending more time at a desk and less lifting stuff, but still a hell of a lot of time on my feet.
Have tried running shoes (comfy but don't last long), cross-trainers (last longer but not too fun to wear all day), and boots (great ankle support but kill my feet and back).
Any brand or style suggestions appreciated.
Thanks
What shoes do you wear to work?
.
Not on my Feet a lot so, usually whatever brand name tennis shoes I can get a halfway decent deal on.
I buy a new pair every year.
And that's usually the only pair of Shoes I wear ALL THE TIME.
I drive a Truck.
I had some back problems.
Went to a Doc. apparently one leg is longer than the other he suggested get some insoles only put one in the right shoe, he told me to take it out after a few weeks.
That seemed silly to me so I left it in there, my lower back pain is mostly gone unless I do something stupid now.
I buy a new pair every year.
And that's usually the only pair of Shoes I wear ALL THE TIME.
I drive a Truck.
I had some back problems.
Went to a Doc. apparently one leg is longer than the other he suggested get some insoles only put one in the right shoe, he told me to take it out after a few weeks.
That seemed silly to me so I left it in there, my lower back pain is mostly gone unless I do something stupid now.
Yeah, I get about 6 months out of a pair, if that. Then they become creek-walking shoesBaLa wrote:Not on my Feet a lot so, usually whatever brand name tennis shoes I can get a halfway decent deal on.
I buy a new pair every year.
And that's usually the only pair of Shoes I wear ALL THE TIME.
I drive a Truck.
---Humboldt wrote:And what do you do for a living?
Curious, I blow through shoes pretty regularly.
Flat and wide feet, so hard to find something that feels good.
Over the years my job has shifted from moving thousands of pounds of merchandise daily to ordering thousands of pounds of merchandise daily.
Spending more time at a desk and less lifting stuff, but still a hell of a lot of time on my feet.
Have tried running shoes (comfy but don't last long), cross-trainers (last longer but not too fun to wear all day), and boots (great ankle support but kill my feet and back).
Any brand or style suggestions appreciated.
Thanks
Hi Humboldt.
Have knee problems and was put onto New Balance Runners many years ago.
I used to buy Nikes etc but never where they that comfortable. My shoes wear on the outside of the heel as my feet supinate putting stress on my knees. A good salesman recommended New Balance as they make shoes specifically to offset that problem. They also make half sizes as well as up to 6E widths i believe. Once tried i never left the brand. Work miracles for me. Perhaps you as well. They are all day comfortable.
---
Larry
I wear these mostly http://lugz.com/footwear/mdrl2en-7651/
or a good "walking" shoe like this http://www.big5sportinggoods.com/store/ ... KZgkNKl5YB
I switch off shoes from one day to the other,as I have gotten older my feet hurt easily,these two shoes work pretty good for me,I also need E width and good arch support as I have wide feet and high arches.
and I too go through shoes fast it seems.
or a good "walking" shoe like this http://www.big5sportinggoods.com/store/ ... KZgkNKl5YB
I switch off shoes from one day to the other,as I have gotten older my feet hurt easily,these two shoes work pretty good for me,I also need E width and good arch support as I have wide feet and high arches.
and I too go through shoes fast it seems.
-
YeOldeStonecat
- SG VIP
- Posts: 51171
- Joined: Mon Jan 15, 2001 12:00 pm
- Location: Somewhere along the shoreline in New England
Black drifter boots like the glossy and suede black ones in the link Dan put above. Or very similar ones by Skecher. 1/2 boot style.
For a living...IT consultant for SMBs...so I'm on my feet all the time, carrying things, running around clients offices, up, down, up, down...yeah...my back is blown out badly. But those types of 1/2 boot height boots cover ankles enough to give decent side support. Plus riding the Harley frequently to/from work, and onsites....they're strong enough for that.
For a living...IT consultant for SMBs...so I'm on my feet all the time, carrying things, running around clients offices, up, down, up, down...yeah...my back is blown out badly. But those types of 1/2 boot height boots cover ankles enough to give decent side support. Plus riding the Harley frequently to/from work, and onsites....they're strong enough for that.
MORNING WOOD Lumber Company
Guinness for Strength!!!
Guinness for Strength!!!
http://www.walmart.com/ip/14663330?www= ... irect=true
i have used these for years and they last as long as anything, feel good on my feet as well.
for inside work where i need to not scuff floors and track dirt, random cheap shoes from skechers
something like this, but whatever is on sale LOL
http://www.skechers.com/style/64453/rel ... niston/blk
i have used these for years and they last as long as anything, feel good on my feet as well.
for inside work where i need to not scuff floors and track dirt, random cheap shoes from skechers
something like this, but whatever is on sale LOL
http://www.skechers.com/style/64453/rel ... niston/blk
-
jeremyboycool
- Posts: 5042
- Joined: Sun Apr 08, 2001 12:00 am
- Location: Montana
Since I don't drive I end up walking everywhere. Going back and forth to school (and work when not in school) takes about an hour one way. On top of that, if I want to go to the store or any other place I have to walk. I also enjoy walking for the pleasure of it. I don't shy away from weather; living in the NW means it can often be wet or cold out. Point is my footwear takes a lot of abuse and gets a lot of use. So shoes are something of a concern for me. Shoes only last me a few months; if they last over 3 or 4 months I consider them a good investment. I have tried all types of shoes; both cheap and costly. I have found that just because a shoe cost more that does not mean it will last longer. But the more expensive shoes often are more comfortable.
The best footwear I ever owned was a cheap pair of hard soled, stitched leather boots that only cost me 40$. At the time I was walking 2 hours to get to work and 2 hours to get back from work; the job also included a lot of hiking. These boots lasted me several years. While my co-worker's 200$ pair of boots did not last the summer. The difference was that the soles of his boots was made of several layers glued together; while mine was a hard sole stitched to the boots. Sometimes simplicity is just better.
I have stopped looking at brand names. Mostly I consider design. Right now I am wearing an off brand, stiff leather shoe with a high heal; not a boot but giving ankle support. They have a stitched sole with a second non-slip inlay glued to the bottom of the soles. I like that design, as even if the glue fails (which it always does) I still have the stitched on sole (being an inlay means the glue will hold better). Since I walk so much my shoes typically get worn through on the bottom. So I look for thick hard soles; preferably stitched and layered if possible. But I only like one or two layers, the more layers the more glue and glue is the weak point of most shoes.
The down side to these shoes I am now wearing is that they are steel toed. I generally avoid steel toe considering how much walking I do. It makes the shoe harder to break in and reduced the flexibility of my step. On top of that, constant walking in steel toe can cause damage to your toe nails. The non-forgiving friction can actually cause a toe nail to fall off (as it did with one of mine). It is nothing serious; it does not hurt and the nail will grow back; just something to consider. However, if you don’t walk as much as I do this may not be a concern.
If you have feet like mine, feet that are hard and can take a beating, then you can make some shoes fit better by pulling out the padding that comes inside all shoes. But my feet are use to hard soles with little to no padding. If your feet are use to padding then the bottoms of your feet will become tender until you toughen them up; which can take awhile. But as soon as I get new shoes I always pull out the padding out to get a better fit and then, after the shoes are broken in, I put the padding back in to get the best fit.
I almost always buy cheap shoes. Simply because once broken in they will be as comfortable as expensive shoes; you just have to have tough feet to break them in. Just because shoes cost more that does not mean it is designed better, or that it will last longer. Since I go through so many shoes it saves me money to buy cheap.
You just have to consider how you use your shoes, and than rationalize what might work best for that kind of abuse. It will vary from person to person. Keep trying until you find a design that works for you.
I also have kind of odd feet. I am 6 foot and 200 lbs, but wear a size 8 shoe. Shoes makers don’t normally design size 8 shoes for someone of my size.
The best footwear I ever owned was a cheap pair of hard soled, stitched leather boots that only cost me 40$. At the time I was walking 2 hours to get to work and 2 hours to get back from work; the job also included a lot of hiking. These boots lasted me several years. While my co-worker's 200$ pair of boots did not last the summer. The difference was that the soles of his boots was made of several layers glued together; while mine was a hard sole stitched to the boots. Sometimes simplicity is just better.
I have stopped looking at brand names. Mostly I consider design. Right now I am wearing an off brand, stiff leather shoe with a high heal; not a boot but giving ankle support. They have a stitched sole with a second non-slip inlay glued to the bottom of the soles. I like that design, as even if the glue fails (which it always does) I still have the stitched on sole (being an inlay means the glue will hold better). Since I walk so much my shoes typically get worn through on the bottom. So I look for thick hard soles; preferably stitched and layered if possible. But I only like one or two layers, the more layers the more glue and glue is the weak point of most shoes.
The down side to these shoes I am now wearing is that they are steel toed. I generally avoid steel toe considering how much walking I do. It makes the shoe harder to break in and reduced the flexibility of my step. On top of that, constant walking in steel toe can cause damage to your toe nails. The non-forgiving friction can actually cause a toe nail to fall off (as it did with one of mine). It is nothing serious; it does not hurt and the nail will grow back; just something to consider. However, if you don’t walk as much as I do this may not be a concern.
If you have feet like mine, feet that are hard and can take a beating, then you can make some shoes fit better by pulling out the padding that comes inside all shoes. But my feet are use to hard soles with little to no padding. If your feet are use to padding then the bottoms of your feet will become tender until you toughen them up; which can take awhile. But as soon as I get new shoes I always pull out the padding out to get a better fit and then, after the shoes are broken in, I put the padding back in to get the best fit.
I almost always buy cheap shoes. Simply because once broken in they will be as comfortable as expensive shoes; you just have to have tough feet to break them in. Just because shoes cost more that does not mean it is designed better, or that it will last longer. Since I go through so many shoes it saves me money to buy cheap.
You just have to consider how you use your shoes, and than rationalize what might work best for that kind of abuse. It will vary from person to person. Keep trying until you find a design that works for you.
I also have kind of odd feet. I am 6 foot and 200 lbs, but wear a size 8 shoe. Shoes makers don’t normally design size 8 shoes for someone of my size.
"The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge." - Stephen Hawking
Thanks for the suggestions. Will let you know what I end up with.
A lot of my shoes (including New Balance Minir ) have been cheap and worked well but not for long.
Merrells aren't cheap, killed my feet, and the son of the owner (knew him in college) was a damn freak who did bad things to small critters. No money in his pocket from me.
My Vasque SunDowners are almost 20 years old and still going strong. Not cheap, but awesome boots.
I guess I'll see what happens.
A lot of my shoes (including New Balance Minir
) have been cheap and worked well but not for long.Merrells aren't cheap, killed my feet, and the son of the owner (knew him in college) was a damn freak who did bad things to small critters. No money in his pocket from me.
My Vasque SunDowners are almost 20 years old and still going strong. Not cheap, but awesome boots.
I guess I'll see what happens.
Been wearing Redwings for the last 20 years. I do construction work, mostly indoors.
I wear these for work and casual dress because they are by far the most comfortable shows I've ever worn and provide the needed ankle support. Pricey, but well worth it. I think it foolish to spare expense for comfort & health. Poor quality footwear can cause a plethora of health problems.
http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing-sh ... ukka-brown
I also have these for work & knock-around:
http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing-sh ... boot-brown
I wear these for work and casual dress because they are by far the most comfortable shows I've ever worn and provide the needed ankle support. Pricey, but well worth it. I think it foolish to spare expense for comfort & health. Poor quality footwear can cause a plethora of health problems.
http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing-sh ... ukka-brown
I also have these for work & knock-around:
http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing-sh ... boot-brown
No one has any right to force data on you
and command you to believe it or else.
If it is not true for you, it isn't true.
LRH
and command you to believe it or else.
If it is not true for you, it isn't true.
LRH
Was thinking of Red Wings. Damn expensive but have always heard good things about them.
Also heard they run about 1/2 size large, have you encountered that?
A couple local stores carry them and If I feel any better tomorrow I might try some on. Much better pricing online but I'd rather buy something I know fits.
Also heard they run about 1/2 size large, have you encountered that?
A couple local stores carry them and If I feel any better tomorrow I might try some on. Much better pricing online but I'd rather buy something I know fits.
The Redwing 6" work boot I get usually is the correct size, the 3/4 shoe runs a half size larger. Best to try them on. I never order shoes online.
No one has any right to force data on you
and command you to believe it or else.
If it is not true for you, it isn't true.
LRH
and command you to believe it or else.
If it is not true for you, it isn't true.
LRH
Faux sheep skin lined crocs.
Hell_Yes
Luck is where preparation meets opportunity - Seneca
"Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'" - Isaac Asimov
It is my ambition to say in ten sentences what others say in a whole book. - Friedrich Nietzsche
No store has 'em cheap. Last time I paid 140 for the sneaker-like shoes & 240 for the work boots. But believe me, once you start wearing them, the price will become totally justified.Humboldt wrote:I agree. Problem is both places around here that carry them have ridiculous mark-ups.
No one has any right to force data on you
and command you to believe it or else.
If it is not true for you, it isn't true.
LRH
and command you to believe it or else.
If it is not true for you, it isn't true.
LRH
I did some pricing and know they're expensive. I don't mind buying expensive things, it's buying already expensive things at a ridiculous mark-up that gets me.TonyT wrote:No store has 'em cheap. Last time I paid 140 for the sneaker-like shoes & 240 for the work boots. But believe me, once you start wearing them, the price will become totally justified.
They want $320 for models that go online for $250.
Ended up w/ these:http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing-sh ... boot-brown
$199.
Had some other short Red Wings for $160 but more like a hiking boot, and a lot more pieces of small leather stitched together.
These were more comfortable and simpler.
Psyched, just checked the mail and received a $250 credit card rewards check. That'll cover my new boots just fine
$199.
Had some other short Red Wings for $160 but more like a hiking boot, and a lot more pieces of small leather stitched together.
These were more comfortable and simpler.
Psyched, just checked the mail and received a $250 credit card rewards check. That'll cover my new boots just fine