Brooks Shoes

Catch71 · ‎03-09-2010

I wish qvc carried Brooks, Hoka, NewBalance, ASICS which are what podiatrists recommend for plantar fasciitis.They are also worn by runners so they are popular. Price point is high though at least on the Brooks and Hokas but there is a market for them.
I was recently diagnosed with plantar fasciitis after waking up one day with terrible pain in my left heel. Podiatrist told me I had flat feet too, which I never knew. I went to a physical store to try on the sneaker brands he recommended and found Brooks gave me the most comfort. Hoka worked too but they had more of a rocker bottom which felt odd so I went with Brooks.

I have Revitalign and Vionic so once my heel pain settles down they will probably be okay with orthotic inserts. He said the Vionic inserts are good but he showed me the ones he carries and they were definitely firmer in the arch area.
I love shoes and have so many I may not be able to wear now I love the stretchable fabric of the Brooks which help in the toe area as I have arthritis in my toes. The joys of being a senior, ugh!

JudyL · ‎07-11-2010

I LOVE my Brooks shoes! Just bought 2 more pair from Amazon as they were on a great sale. Had knee replacement surgery last November and have felt secure walking in my Brooks during recovery.

cjm61 · ‎09-07-2014

@Catch71 I love my Hoka's. I haven't worn Brooks since I was in high school. Although I would love for QVC to branch out and offer more brands, I believe these particular shoe brands would still be higher than I can find elsewhere. But, I would like to see them offered then I would have to wait for an As Is pair to get the price I am willing to pay.

amyb · ‎04-05-2010

Me too. I love Brooks best of all the many brands I've tried, but the others you mentioned are great too.

But, I get my Brooks anyway at a local Runner's Store where the sales help are all fitness/runners who really know how to fit your foot and advise what sneaker is best for you. I think they carry Hokas too, which I only learned about last year when I had Plantar Fascitis...I want to look into them too.

I did recently get two pairs at Marshall's...a cute Tretorn pair, and a chunky (like Hoka style) comfort one from Puma...so for now I'm ok, but need new Brooks at some point too. Nothing fits, feels like that on me..fits my flat, narrow foot well...the "Dyad" style.

@Catch71 Agree with you...of all Brooks were, by far, the best investment for me...lasted the longest too.

JudyL · ‎07-11-2010

@amyb - I also have narrow, flat feet and wear orthotics for plantar fascititis (sp?). Brooks always fit me well and feel comfortable right out of the box. That doesn't always happen with other brands.

amyb · ‎04-05-2010

@JudyL wrote:
@amyb - I also have narrow, flat feet and wear orthotics for plantar fascititis (sp?). Brooks always fit me well and feel comfortable right out of the box. That doesn't always happen with other brands.

Exactly! Same here.

msgb · ‎08-30-2010

I have a pair of Hoka that I do not care for and I have three pair of Brooks that I go back and forth between when I am not wearing Skechers or Revitalign or Vionics.

deeva · ‎03-09-2010

I also buy my Brooks at a local store that measures my feet and observes my gait when I walk.

kaydee50 · ‎02-07-2011

Never heard of this brand of shoes. I love my Easy Spirit, Bzees and Jambu but I'll check out Brooks.

Haven't tried Hoku although they have a store here in Chicago. Don't like the name being so prominent and they are very "athletic" looking. Easy pass no matter how comfortable they may be.

If I had "problem" feet--which fortunately I do not--I would try Orthofeet. I actually bought a pair and they are very comfortable and supportive but I can find equal at a significantly lower price with the above mentioned brands.