Shoes

[beckyb1012]

New Balance is all I wear.

[hkrgrl]

i bought New Balance 574 for a trip to Italy, lots of walking all day.

they exceeded my expectations.

bought on amazon.  they have 'try before you buy' for about 7-10 days.  

[wvumountiefan]

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@Ainhisg wrote:

You're going to get your best support from a traditional running shoe.  All the brands people are recommending here?  They may be fine for their feet but not for yours.  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.  And most brands have at least one black option.

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You are so right about what works for some, may not work for others. I took a chance on Hoka's and I'm really please with their comfort and support. My first pair of tennis shoes after I graduated from nursing school were ASICS. They were great! I tried them again about 3 years ago and was disappointed, BUT I was 26 when I bought that 1st pair, and now at 51, I need more cushion and comfort. 

[av8tor]

My favorite sneakers are Brooks Adrenaline. They have a stabilizer bar on the side of the shoe that keeps your foot from turning.  I remove the footbed and add the Vionic footbed for extra stability. My physical therapist has started to do the same.

[Grand Happy]

I only wore New Balance until I found SKETCHERS SLIP IN'S. I walk 3 miles a day so I need great foot wear. We just we went a SKETCHERS outlet, I bought 2 new pair and my husband got his first and loves them.
They're not slip on, they're Slip In's

[wagirl]

I have no idea what type of shoes I should be wearing----went to a foot dr and he told me Hoka --he-- liked that brand---but  they were not comfortable on and the $150+ was a shocker. I settled for Saucony--was ok, but not really---so now what?? Would rather go in person and not waste time with trying to shop online, then having to send it back--guess it's a trip to the mall --got my feet scanned at one shoe shop--maybe go back there. Am just a walker--nothing athletic so don't need fancy shoes, just comfy ones.