Shoes

[amyb]

I need some new athletic sneakers as well as some good supportive shoes, due to recent Planter Fascitis diagnosis.

Only just heard of Hokas yesterday, and people very speak highly of them, and love them.

I saw an old 2021 thread here, but I'm starting a new one since that's old...and I didn't see sizing addressed...

Can anyone tell me how they run? Did you order your true shoe size? I didn't see on the website if they tell you how to size them.

I may have just missed this info, but asking here, in case anyone can advise. Tks!

[Growing]

I have arthritis in my feet, toes, ankles. I can not wear Hoka brand because they are too soft in the toes and it hurts the toe I had fused. I used to wear a similar brand and I see people in Hoka brand all the time. I am not sure they are supportive in the way I think of supportive. I personally wear some Easy Spirit, some Drew brand, and I've tried a million other brands. There are some cheaper brands that are supposed to be good for PF. Orthofeet is one brand, Vionics, G-Defy. I can't find another brand I used to wear that were good for PF but not soft enough for me and not strong enough around the ankle. I always ordered true to size on the Hoka brand, I go up a half size on athletic shoes. So I wear an 8.5 and get a 9. 

[wvumountiefan]

I own 2 pair of Hoka's and I love them. I had bunion surgery a little over a year ago. I work in the public school system and 2 days a week, I go to my 2nd job as a waitress at a busy restaurant . There are days I'm working 14-15 hrs a day. There's no way I could do it without my Hoka's. 

I went to their website and really studied the various comfort levels.  I also ordered my regular size 9. They wash well and last. They will be my go to shoes for as long as I work 2 jobs. I also have psoriatic arthritis, but I'm not ready to slow down on working. My friend who is a doctor says she owns 8 pair… while I do not think that it's necessary to own that many, she has long days as well. 

[kaydee50]

@amyb   You could also try Orthofeet that specializes in "problem" feet.  Free shipping and returns.

[goldensrbest]

I have hokas,and like them there is a thread on here about shoes,hoka's are mentioned, i think a person needs to find a store and try on shoes, i am a fan of dansko shoes.

[Ainhisg]

I posted this today on another thread concerning shoes. While it doesn't answer your question, it is something you might consider...

  I highly, highly, highly recommend going to your nearest Fleet Feet and letting them fit you for a shoe.  They physically measure and have machines that measure your gait, pronation, etc.  Then they will select several shoes that would be good choices for you based on your fitting.  And if you don't like them after wearing them several times?  You can take them back for a full refund.  They're not cheap, but you will be so happy you took this route.  For me, Saucony shoes are the best, but no one else has mentioned them, so that kind of proves my point.  What brand of shoe (and model within the brand) that is good for one person won't fit another person correctly.  

[Janey2]

I have nothing wrong with my feet. I can wear most shoe brands, although some are more comfortable than others. I tried Hokas and they were very uncomfortable on me. My point is ....try to find a shoe store where they will help you find a shoe that deals with your problem.

[amyb]

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@Janey2 wrote:

I have nothing wrong with my feet. I can wear most shoe brands, although some are more comfortable than others. I tried Hokas and they were very uncomfortable on me. My point is ....try to find a shoe store where they will help you find a shoe that deals with your problem.

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I know...let me be the first to let you know....it can happen just like that overnight! I never had any problems either until last month! Still wear pumps etc. But at the moment...getting some PT on this and hoping it gets better. But I also have always had flat feet and in recent years in athletic shoes and flip flops/sandals, have preferred those with orthodic footbeds, and good support. 

I've worn Brooks for years, as they have a style especially good for flat feet. We have an excellent runner store near me, with very knowledgable sales staff, where I get my Brooks. They actually turned me onto that brand. I just looked on their website and it looks like they sell Hokas. So I'll be going there soon, as I need some new Brooks, and I'll check out the Hokas when I'm there too.

Tks.

[amyb]

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@Ainhisg wrote:

I posted this today on another thread concerning shoes. While it doesn't answer your question, it is something you might consider...

  I highly, highly, highly recommend going to your nearest Fleet Feet and letting them fit you for a shoe.  They physically measure and have machines that measure your gait, pronation, etc.  Then they will select several shoes that would be good choices for you based on your fitting.  And if you don't like them after wearing them several times?  You can take them back for a full refund.  They're not cheap, but you will be so happy you took this route.  For me, Saucony shoes are the best, but no one else has mentioned them, so that kind of proves my point.  What brand of shoe (and model within the brand) that is good for one person won't fit another person correctly.  

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@Ainhisg Never heard of "Fleet Feet" but I'll check it out. Tku!

[I am still oxox]

My doctor wear them and says others in the practice wear them also.