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Supportive Shoes

Kachina624 — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 03:15:54 GMT

I have a large collection of low-heeled supportive shoes, dozens of them. Today I got a couple pairs of the most serious support shoes in the group. They are from Zulily and were both made by Nurse Mates which is owned by Sofft. They are a line called "Aline". They have a deadly serious removable arch support, thick textured rubber sole and an extremely soft leather upper which feels like a textured suede and the whole shoe is very lightweight. One is an athletic style that ties but also has a zipper closure. It has a bit of shimmer. The other is a slip-on style and both are denim-friendly navy.

I paid $113. for both including shipping and found them online for about $89./pair. Of course Zulily will only feature them for a few days occasionally.

My foot is seriously cradled and supported. If it weren't for my back, I feel like I could walk 10 miles. These make other "support" shoes feel wimpy.

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butterfly123 — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 03:19:47 GMT

@Kachina624

The shoes look wonderful. Are they offered in wide widths?

Thank you.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 03:23:21 GMT

@butterfly123 I'm not sure about widths. I think Zulily just had medium.

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geezerette — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 15:51:28 GMT

I'll have to check these out. Thanks for the photos--they look like something I could wear. I need something for walking.

I'm always on the lookout for good supportive shoes that look decent and don't cost an arm and a leg.

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LTT1 — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 22:44:19 GMT

@Kachina624 @Kachina624 @butterfly123

My forever "go-to's" are Easy Spirit "Punter."

It gets their highest athletic endurance rating.

"ROMY" would be 2nd.

Walked all over D.C. in "Punter." HHTH

Re: Supportive Shoes

Kachina624 — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 00:10:59 GMT

The slip on shoe in the top picture reminds me of the Sketchers shoe that was just the TSV. For about the same price, there is no comparison in quality or support. And the Nurse Mate is equally as light-weight.

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kivah — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 02:40:08 GMT

@Kachina624

I wear size 7Wide and today I rec'd 3 pairs of Skechers TSV. This is the 1st time wearing this brand. They're comfortable --- but my both feet slant inward when walking. I thought they were nubuck - but they're man-made. I've always worn well-made shoes -- but these are cheaply made - and the fit isn't as good. I'm now packing them up and returning to QVC. They have NO STRUCTURE. QVC - u need to start selling WELL-MADE, structured, comfortable shoes.

Thru the years, I purchased many pairs of Rykas, Clarks and Birkenstocks/Birki's. Rykas and Clarks are a guessing game when ordering on-line. Not the same as years ago.

The shoes u purchased look very comfy and well structured.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 03:51:26 GMT

@kivah Sorry about your Sketchers experience. I've got several pairs I wear around the house as slippers but, as you say, they have virtually no support. When your feet turn inward when walking, you're most likely pronating and need a firm, stable shoe with an arch support to correct the pronation. That's what Vionics are supposed to do but I can't wear them, and I think they're over-priced for the quality. That's why I posted info about the Nurse Mates; good quality and support.

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suzyQ3 — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 17:35:13 GMT

@kivah wrote:
@Kachina624
I wear size 7Wide and today I rec'd 3 pairs of Skechers TSV. This is the 1st time wearing this brand. They're comfortable --- but my both feet slant inward when walking. I thought they were nubuck - but they're man-made. I've always worn well-made shoes -- but these are cheaply made - and the fit isn't as good. I'm now packing them up and returning to QVC. They have NO STRUCTURE. QVC - u need to start selling WELL-MADE, structured, comfortable shoes.
Thru the years, I purchased many pairs of Rykas, Clarks and Birkenstocks/Birki's. Rykas and Clarks are a guessing game when ordering on-line. Not the same as years ago.
The shoes u purchased look very comfy and well structured.

@kivah, haha...I just returned a pair of Clarks CloudSteppers to their site. They did feel comfortable, but there was nothing to them, and they gaped on the sides. I do have a pair of Clarks walking shoes (not CloudSteppers) that, while not overly supportive, work well for me. But I am wary of the brand now.

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wildcat fan — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 17:44:39 GMT

Thanks for sharing this @Kachina624. I own and love a few pairs of Softt, but I had never heard of Nurse Mates. I will look into this. Thanks again!

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kivah — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 19:42:46 GMT

@Kachina624

The problem is with the Skecher Bungee Shoes --- not my feet. I've never had this experience with any shoes before. The Skecher material is soooooo flimsy and cheap.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 22:27:40 GMT

@kivah The Nurse Mate bungee shoes are firm, pebble leather and a very firm non-stretchy fabric. Your foot doesn't move in them.

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luv-the-Q — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 22:48:48 GMT

@Kachina624 KURU is a wonderful supportive shoe. The arch support is great, but not too hard and they cradle your heel. I've not had plantar fasciitis since I started wearing them.

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kivah — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 23:28:48 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@kivah The Nurse Mate bungee shoes are firm, pebble leather and a very firm non-stretchy fabric. Your foot doesn't move in them.

I do have many pairs of shoes ---- and I will never order shoes on-line again. Can't depend on the brands I bought previously.

Shoe stores are almost 1/2 hour from my house - so getting to one is an inconvenience for me - as I'm home most of the time.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 01 Jan 2017 02:37:24 GMT

@luv-the-Q wrote:
@Kachina624 KURU is a wonderful supportive shoe. The arch support is great, but not too hard and they cradle your heel. I've not had plantar fasciitis since I started wearing them.

@luv-the-Q I never heard of this brand so I looked it up. I love the looks and color of this one but wonder about the low heel. I hope it's not one of those "negative" heel things. I never had plantar fasciitis so don't need help with that.

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luv-the-Q — Sun, 01 Jan 2017 13:53:51 GMT

@Kachina624 Those look pretty low. The pair I have don't have the low heel, but if you don't have plantar fasciitis or knee problems this brand probably wouldn't be your best choice. I love the ones you posted. I'm ways on the lookout for shoes that fit my extra wide feet. You gave me some great ideas. Thanks!

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goldensrbest — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 21:27:08 GMT

SAS shoes,mephisto.

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Kachina624 — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 21:34:41 GMT

@goldensrbest Having spent many years in Texas where they're made, I became familiar with SAS shoes years ago and had a few pairs. I found that they're made of very soft leather and offered little, if any, support.

Mephistos are very good but expensive.

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goldensrbest — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 21:52:53 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@goldensrbest Having spent many years in Texas where they're made, I became familiar with SAS shoes years ago and had a few pairs. I found that they're made of very soft leather and offered little, if any, support.

Mephistos are very good but expensive.

I have 3 pairs of sas shoes, i just love them,last forever.

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goldensrbest — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 22:02:23 GMT

The walking company has their own brand of shoes,the walking shoes are good.Also check 6pm,for shoes good prices.