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Comfy Walking Shoe

Nightowlz — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 18:15:34 GMT

I have been walking 4-5 miles per day now since I bought my Fitbit. I need some comfy shoes. Any recommendations? I need something with arch support plus cushioning in the footbed. Not Vionic since they make my back hurt.

I like Ryka since they fit my heel area. Just bought a pair of Ryka Devotion 2 Plus but they don't work for longer walking. They were comfy but the bottom of my feet were burning yesterday after wearing them so I'm sending them back.

Has anyone tried any of the Birkenstock sneakers? I thought about trying the Islay low shoe since I find their sandals comfy.

Who makes sneakers with support & cushioning?

I don't know how these shoe makers think you can walk on shoes with rubber sole plus a thin shoe liner insert???

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Another new name Sue — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 18:18:39 GMT

I like Saucony.

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Lilysmom — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 18:35:09 GMT

@Another new name Sue, Saucony For me too. LM

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151949 — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 18:37:18 GMT

My podiatrist recommends New Balance 855 for longer distance walking.

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Sage04 — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 19:16:05 GMT

I prefer New Balance and a few Skechers.

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LindaSal — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 19:59:18 GMT

I wear New Balance also for my walking workouts. You have to research which design is best for you. Mine has great support and actually has support for the outside of the foot to help with the risk of twisting my ankle. I bought mine on LL Bean, not sure what designs they are carrying at this time.

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RedTop — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 20:08:24 GMT

I like New Balance and Brooks.

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Fifi1 — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 20:25:39 GMT

My newest favorite for workouts are Brooks Ghost, I don't remember the #!

A little pricey, but I usually go Road Runner and have my feet fit and try on many before making a decision. We belong to their VIP plan so have 90 days to try the shoes out and can return for a different pair if they don't work out. Neither my husband or I have had to return any. I need to get a back up pair, as I like to rotate the shoes. With inserts, new socks and the shoes minus the discount they ran about $160. I'm sure you can find for less, but with a neuroma and arthritic big toe joints I'm not looking at price.

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QVCkitty1 — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 20:42:54 GMT

Another vote for New Balance.

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Laura14 — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 21:09:22 GMT

I need arch support too.

I find Brooks and Asics especially do very well by me. I get them regularly from Nordstrom Rack at a discount if you have one near you.

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chickenbutt — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 21:23:27 GMT

Bummer about the Rykas. This is a brand I like very much. I have quite a few pairs, however, so I haven't purchased any new ones lately. For me, they last super well and we always very supportive.

Another reason I like the brand is that I wear a 7.5C and was always happy to find that size with Ryka. So many of them don't make the slightly wider sizes. A 'B' (the standard medium width) is just slightly too narrow for me, so the basic 'wide' has been perfect.

I also have a few pairs of the Sketcher Shape-Up (I think that's what they were called) and really like those. They also came in the slightly wider size that always fits me perfectly. They are super supportive and comfy, but I think there were some silly user-error issues and they stopped making them.

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deeva — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 14:27:16 GMT

I’ve been wearing Saucony for about four years. And they work great for me. I walk 3.5 to 4 miles most days.

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Nightowlz — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 19:12:01 GMT

@Lilysmomwrote:
@Another new name Sue, Saucony For me too. LM

@Lilysmom @deeva @Another new name Sue Thx.

I checked out the Saucony Omni online but I ordered the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 18 from Amazon. I know it's a running shoe but also had good reviews for walking. Guess I will find out Tues. Hope they work as I'm not interested in ordering every sneaker online to find the right one. LOL!!!

I had a pair of Saucony years ago.

I think they most comfy pair I ever had was a pair of Hush Puppies with Bounce Technology.

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Nightowlz — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 19:02:59 GMT

@Fifi1wrote:
My newest favorite for workouts are Brooks Ghost, I don't remember the #!
A little pricey, but I usually go Road Runner and have my feet fit and try on many before making a decision. We belong to their VIP plan so have 90 days to try the shoes out and can return for a different pair if they don't work out. Neither my husband or I have had to return any. I need to get a back up pair, as I like to rotate the shoes. With inserts, new socks and the shoes minus the discount they ran about $160. I'm sure you can find for less, but with a neuroma and arthritic big toe joints I'm not looking at price.

@Fifi1 @RedTop @Laura14

Thx, I ordered a pair of the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 18 from Amazon. Hope they work out.

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Nightowlz — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 19:07:03 GMT

@QVCkitty1 @Sage04 @151949 @LindaSal

Thx, DH has New Balance & really likes them. I tried on several pair one day at the shoe store but did not find one that did not slip on my heel. That's why I like Ryka they don't slip. I ordered a pair of Brooks so will see how they work out.

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Nightowlz — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 19:10:44 GMT

@chickenbuttwrote:
Bummer about the Rykas. This is a brand I like very much. I have quite a few pairs, however, so I haven't purchased any new ones lately. For me, they last super well and we always very supportive.

Another reason I like the brand is that I wear a 7.5C and was always happy to find that size with Ryka. So many of them don't make the slightly wider sizes. A 'B' (the standard medium width) is just slightly too narrow for me, so the basic 'wide' has been perfect.

I also have a few pairs of the Sketcher Shape-Up (I think that's what they were called) and really like those. They also came in the slightly wider size that always fits me perfectly. They are super supportive and comfy, but I think there were some silly user-error issues and they stopped making them.

@chickenbutt I also love the Ryka but I need some with support & cushioning. I like the larger toe box & the fact they don't slip on my heels. I don't know what's up with Ryka sizing. I have to order an 8 1/2. When I buy Birkenstock I still order the 7-7.5 size. I do find some shoes to narrow but wide it generally to big.

I looked on Ryka's site to see if they had more options but did not find what I was looking for.

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Fifi1 — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 19:12:24 GMT

@Nightowlzwrote:
@Fifi1wrote:
My newest favorite for workouts are Brooks Ghost, I don't remember the #!
A little pricey, but I usually go Road Runner and have my feet fit and try on many before making a decision. We belong to their VIP plan so have 90 days to try the shoes out and can return for a different pair if they don't work out. Neither my husband or I have had to return any. I need to get a back up pair, as I like to rotate the shoes. With inserts, new socks and the shoes minus the discount they ran about $160. I'm sure you can find for less, but with a neuroma and arthritic big toe joints I'm not looking at price.
@Fifi1 @RedTop @Laura14
Thx, I ordered a pair of the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 18 from Amazon. Hope they work out.

I hope you really like the Brooks! My heal area is more narrow as well, and I need a wider toe box with the neuroma and arthritic joint. My dh usually purchases Brooks for running, and has very good luck with them. I sure miss wearing all my fun high heels and boots, I'm limited lately to sensible shoes!!!!

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Drythe — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 19:18:14 GMT

Just a bit of info. My orthopedist told me that sneakers that are in use often should be replaced every 8 to 10 months. He said while the bottom outside may look perfectly fine, it’s made tough as a tire tread a will look OK for a long time. But, the inside support doesn’t last that well and needs to be replaced often.

Just FYI he doesn’t sell shoes, and is not affiliated with any brand.

I had’t thought of that, just passing along.

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cherry — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 19:17:21 GMT

I like earth shoes

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RedTop — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 19:38:18 GMT

Shoes have been a challenge for me ever since my first knee replacement 5 years ago. I used to be able to slip my feet into any shoe my size and just go, but all that has changed. My feet are different now.

I went from a 7 1/2 medium to an 8 wide, and brand wise I am sticking to Spenco, Alegria, New Balance, and Brooks, with Brooks being my most comfortable shoe. My shoe collection is very small these days, as I am not keeping most shoes more than 15 months to 2 years. I realize I am sending shoes out the door with no visible signs of wear, but I can tell the support is no longer there for me due to feet, leg, or back pain. As soon as I feel the telltale signs, that shoe is gone.

I wore my Brooks shoes for all PT sessions after my October knee replacement, and think I could sleep in them without an issue. I’m not used to paying $130 for athletic shoes, but will continue to do so as long as the shoes provide what I need. My teacher daughter steered me to this brand, and it has become a favorite.