Shoes

[Catch71]

I failed to mention; I ended up purchasing the Brooks Glycerin 22.  I tried on the Brooks Ghost which my daughter wears for running, but although I liked the way they looked, the Glycerine having a higher heel just felt better.  I did go into a store, got fitted and tried on various Brooks and Hokas before I decided on the Glycerine style.  Doesn't look as high off the ground as the Hoka and just felt better for me.

[Estates]

I bought a pair of Brooks at TJM or Marshalls-can't remember which.They are comfortable but the heel is thick. When I exercise in them,I have to remember to pick up my feet.I almost feel like I am wearing heels. I save them for vacations since they are comfortable. The pair I bought almost seem like a better running shoe than walking. I'm not a runner but I do cardio/circuit at the gym. 

My favorites are ASICS. I have 2 pairs of the Contend  Gel 8 and love them. Around $50 on Amazon. They fit my feet perfectly since I have a bunion and crooked little toe on my left foot. The toe box is perfect.I use them exclusively for exercise but imagine they would be excellent walking sneaks.

[LIndaMJ]

I've been wearing Hoka Bondi 8 and Brooks Ghost 17 and bought a pair of Brooks Glycerin 22 yesterday. I love all 3 for looks and comfort. 

[Eileen in Virginia]

I had plantar fasciitis shortly after I retired. While I don't have it anymore, I have to wear shoes that provide good arch support or my foot starts aching again. I've been wearing Brooks walking shoes since Ryka changed to the foam-type footbed. I can't remember where I got the first pair, but I usually order them online now. They're very comfortable and provide good arch support.

I ordered a pair of Brooks walking shoes for DH last week from the Brooks website. In addition to bad hammertoes, he takes a 4E width and has drop foot, which causes him to fall. The price on the Brooks website was 5 cents more than Amazon and Zappos (they didn't have the width he needs). Brooks has free shipping and free return shipping. The best part is that they have a 90-day trial period where you can wear the shoes for 90 days to make sure they fit you well. That was the clincher for ordering DH's shoes, given his foot problems. He wanted white for wearing with shorts in the warm weather. If these work well, I'll order a black pair for wearing as dress shoes. 

[Quackeroo]

Just got a pair of Brooks Glycerin on the recommendation of my nurse daughter. How do you know if heel pain is plantar fascitis?

I do know my heel feels better around the house in the Revitalign recovery sandals I purchased a while back. Hoping the Brooks work well outside the house.

~Quack

[brandiwine]

I only weat 3 makers of shoes.  Hoka, Brooks, and Birkenstock with the original footbed.  Had Plantar Fascitis, but no longer.