Guest guest Posted March 2, 2004 Report Share Posted March 2, 2004 and others, Yes, I wear narrow. ANd yes, I meant New Balance. It was not the size. It was the fact that these shoes were hard and not very flexible. You see, my toes are more turned in now from the PA, and my feet are very raw, sensitive and peeling and leathery from the Soriatane. THey do not swell as much as in the past, but they become more sensitive to the touch and extreme pain when I am in a flare. Will have to look up Rockport, but I like the Keds. And they are cheap. $30 a pair or less if on sale. LeAnn Cayer & Furbrats Blossom & Meriko Heart Bandits American Eskimo Dog Rescue Railroad Coordinator www.heartbandits.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2004 Report Share Posted March 2, 2004 , I was just at the New Balance outlet in Lawrence MA on Sat, and they indeed make multiple width sizes for women as well. At the outlet we pick up last year's model's for a fraction of the original price , We also get seconds that sure look like firsts to us. The men's shoes I was looking at for my husband also came in 4 E widths. We walked out with 5 pair of sneakers for $199. Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2004 Report Share Posted March 4, 2004 janet What I do is go into stores that sell this brand and try some on. After awhile, I learned how they fit me, and I can tell from the style which fit. There are several national chains that sell Dr. Martens, Journeys being one of them. Also, even though it is a hassle, most internet companies will take returns or exchanges-otherwise I wouldn't do business with them. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2004 Report Share Posted March 6, 2004 Janet, I like Easy Spirits and s, sometimes I add Dr. Scholl's gellin insole, too. I wouldn't like the Docs as well because most of them are heavy. But everyone is different. I also get the FootSmart catalogs. Sylvia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2004 Report Share Posted March 7, 2004 Thanks for all the suggestions for shoes. I'm going shopping today, so I may check out New Balance shoes at a department store and got to Payless Shoes to see if they have anything that might work. I also saw the brand name Ariat, and I'm thinking of checking those out as well at a local western wear store. I'll let everyone know if I find something that really works. ~*~~*~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2004 Report Share Posted March 8, 2004 Elaine, What a coincidence! My son was married last August, and I had the same shoe dilemma you did. I also wore a very formal pant suit (split skirt) which looked like a long flowing gown. It was taupe in color, and I ordered NEW Balance 810's that matched the dress almost perfectly. I have worn them several times since, mostly with khaki colored pants. They are so comfortable! We just need to be creative and keep an open mind, but I still miss my days in heels. K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2004 Report Share Posted April 5, 2004 Hi , I also have very wide feet and I was in a wedding a couple of years ago. I looked everywhere and finally found the perfect shoes in a cream color with a small heel at Nordstrom's. Nordstrom's has grown up looking shoes in small sizes. I wear a 13 1/2 to a size 1 EE. I think the shoes I got were a size 1 Wide and they were perfect. My friend Debbie who was the bride approved of them too. Good Luck! Sincerely, Patti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2004 Report Share Posted April 25, 2004 Try Merrels! I can't wear mules excpet their clog-mules are perfect! They come in all colors and are so l ight. I can actually walk " perfectly " in them compared to even my tennis shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2004 Report Share Posted April 25, 2004 Hi Spy,Thats so funny, I had a closet full too.I could wear most shoes till I hit about 30 than all down hill from there.I also love clothing but i am usually just in jeans or sweats to go with my sneakers. Have you had any type of corrective surgery?I am not sure why the new balance work so well but they are the only shoes that make me feel that I have normal feet. They all have different #s, mine are 704. I think the higher the # the more they cost but for me it is worth it. Pam O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2004 Report Share Posted April 25, 2004 hi thanks for the input on the clogs. these Merrells stay on your feet? I cant imagin that any slides would stay on mine, I always walk right out of them but would like to give them a try. Do you have high arches also? I dont really know know why they dont stay on. high arches, weak ankles, weak front of foot? Maybe all of the above. Thanks for the info, Pam O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2004 Report Share Posted April 26, 2004 I have extremely high arches. I can't wear heels at all, either. However, these clogs have a " rocking " effecct and i guess that is what he;ps me walk almost perfectly. I have suede ones for the winter and they make them in a lightweight mesh material for the warmer months. I also buy their sandals that have a toe ring. I absolutely love Merrells and feel like I could walk miles in them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 Becky, What is the name of the sandle that you like so much? I have been having trouble finding a comfortable shoe. Thanks, ette However, I would like a closed shoe that I can wear in winter, as well as a sandal. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 It's a Limber by Naturalizer. I will give you everything the box says. This is for the brown pair: Limber Brown Leather 715N40 00463193 S4 The UPC symbol is: 017121 900737 I wear an 8 1/2 in this shoe, normally an 8 in most other shoes. My daughter wears a 7 1/2 but also wears a 7 1/2 in all shoes. My daughter and I both get narrows. I can wear a regular width on most shoes but the narrow for this shoe is very comfortable. There is a note in the box with a toll free number of 1-866-746-3748 and also a website www.naturalizer.com. Becky Re: [ ] Shoes Becky, What is the name of the sandle that you like so much? I have been having trouble finding a comfortable shoe. Thanks, ette However, I would like a closed shoe that I can wear in winter, as well as a sandal. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 Shoes again huh?? The heading alone gets my attention. I like Naturalizers too. Hugs, > It's a Limber by Naturalizer. I will give you everything the box says. This is > for the brown pair: > > Limber Brown Leather 715N40 00463193 S4 > The UPC symbol is: 017121 900737 > > I wear an 8 1/2 in this shoe, normally an 8 in most other shoes. My daughter > wears a 7 1/2 but also wears a 7 1/2 in all shoes. > > My daughter and I both get narrows. I can wear a regular width on most shoes > but the narrow for this shoe is very comfortable. > > There is a note in the box with a toll free number of 1-866-746-3748 and also a > website www.naturalizer.com. > > Becky > Re: [ ] Shoes > > > Becky, > > What is the name of the sandle that you like so much? I have been having > trouble finding a comfortable shoe. > > Thanks, > ette > > However, I would like a closed shoe that I can wear in winter, as well as a > sandal. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 I'm trying to find them on their website but so far I can't find them. If the store doesn't have your size they order them for you. It took less than a week to get them sent to my home. Becky Re: [ ] Shoes > > > Becky, > > What is the name of the sandle that you like so much? I have been having > trouble finding a comfortable shoe. > > Thanks, > ette > > However, I would like a closed shoe that I can wear in winter, as well as a > sandal. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 I found the shoes. It's at: http://www.naturalizeronline.com/shop_online/catalog.asp?CID= & SizeWidth= & Keyword\ =limber Becky Re: [ ] Shoes > > > Becky, > > What is the name of the sandle that you like so much? I have been having > trouble finding a comfortable shoe. > > Thanks, > ette > > However, I would like a closed shoe that I can wear in winter, as well as a > sandal. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 In a message dated 11/11/2004 12:24:38 PM Eastern Standard Time, susieesue@... writes: se shoes you are talking about that are good for balance, etc. are they like Birkenstock shoes and sandals? Hi Sue, the MBT shoes are very different than Birkenstocks...the inside of the shoe is like a normal sneaker, but the bottom sole is not flat, it is convex, so you literally roll from one end of the shoe to the back when you walk. The most convex part is almost 2 inches thick, so you are pretty well cushioned from whatever surface you are on and you never step " hard " as you walk...hard to explain. But the design is based on creating more of the type of surface our feet were designed to work on (hilly vs flat) before everything was paved. They are being advertised as good for fighting cellulite and I have noticed no improvement on that front, but I really like them for walking...I got mine through a catalogue called Bliss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 Sue,- I did try Birkenstocks but they hurt the outsides o my feet. I am always looking for comfy shoes, I had been diagnosed years ago with mylen sheath growths and had to use orthotics. I even got married in white Roots sandals 28 years ago. I thought my little granny would faint. These shoes were designed by a man who had back and knee problems. He studied the way the masai warriors walk and designed his shoes to create the same gait on regular streets. You have to almost relearn how to walk, but I love mine. What ever works for us is most important. Hope your hips are working. jerre-- In , " susieesue " <susieesue@y...> wrote: > > > Hi Everyone, > > Those shoes you are talking about that are good for balance, etc. are > they like Birkenstock shoes and sandals? I have Birkenstock sandals > and shoes and they are quite are really good for my feet. I took my > sandles to the hospital for my last two hip surgeries and the nurses > and PT all said how they were good for me and alot better than the > slippers that most bring for their hospital stay. Just wondering... > > God Bless, Sue in Michigan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 Hi... I wanted to check out these " shoes " but I can't get the MBT-UK.com site to work... Am I doing something wrong?? (idaho) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2004 Report Share Posted November 12, 2004 > >Hi, The best shoes I have found are called Pedors. They are light weight and do not place any pressure on your feet. They have a really good insole for support but are extremely comfortable. The only thing I can say that I don't like is that they are warm. My feet get too hot to wear them in the summer. Other than that they are great! They have a website that you could probably google. Good Luck, Ann > > Hi Everyone, > > > > Those shoes you are talking about that are good for balance, etc. are > > they like Birkenstock shoes and sandals? I have Birkenstock sandals > > and shoes and they are quite are really good for my feet. I took my > > sandles to the hospital for my last two hip surgeries and the nurses > > and PT all said how they were good for me and alot better than the > > slippers that most bring for their hospital stay. Just wondering... > > > > God Bless, Sue in Michigan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2004 Report Share Posted November 12, 2004 , If you just google MBT ytou will get several sites. The Uk one has lots of info since they have been available there longer. The American headquarters are in Hailey, Idaho. A shop in Ketchum carries them. That is where I got mine when I was out for the symphony this summer. You can just order them online though. Jerre > > Hi... > > I wanted to check out these " shoes " but I can't get the MBT-UK.com site to work... Am I doing something wrong?? > > (idaho) > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2004 Report Share Posted November 12, 2004 I LIVE in my Birkenstocks ! I wear them as slippers year round and have also been known to wear them with socks in the Fall/Winter. They aren't the most feminine looking but ...... I've learned to put comfort first....people might be laughing at me but if so, I'm happily clueless. I'm at a point where I think they look pretty cool. I don't go anywhere without them. The other thing is they last forever ! Mine are 7 years old and only now do I feel that I need a new pair. Somebody had posted about them hurting her feet.....I think it's normal when you first start wearing them. I bought mine in Key West at the Birkenstock store and they were emphatic about only wearing them for a couple hours at a time until they got broken in. Of course I pushed it a bit and my feet did hurt. After I took the salesman's advice, within a week or 2 I was all set. The other shoe which is supposed to be AWESOME are Dansko clogs. That's going to be my next shoe purchase...after replacing my Birkys. > > > > > > Hi Everyone, > > > > Those shoes you are talking about that are good for balance, etc. are > > they like Birkenstock shoes and sandals? I have Birkenstock sandals > > and shoes and they are quite are really good for my feet. I took my > > sandles to the hospital for my last two hip surgeries and the nurses > > and PT all said how they were good for me and alot better than the > > slippers that most bring for their hospital stay. Just wondering... > > > > God Bless, Sue in Michigan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2004 Report Share Posted November 12, 2004 Ditto the Birkenstocks recommendation. Once they're broken in, they're yummy. They also last nearly forever. I wear their clogs to work and their sandals the rest of the time. I've tried the Dansko brand, but something about the way they're structured just doesn't agree with my feet. Have you tried s? They have good support, they're very comfortable, and they're a tad dressier than the Birkenstocks. -- ===== -------------------------- Stein www.noblefusion.com/astein If you're tired of fighting battles with yourself If you want to be somebody else Change your mind... -- Sister Hazel __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2004 Report Share Posted November 13, 2004 This is so weird, I tried google and I couldn't find the site in the UK ~ and here I live just a few hundred of miles north of Hailey.... Maybe I just have to drive down there... (Sandpoint, Idaho) jerredawson <jerredawson@...> wrote: , If you just google MBT ytou will get several sites. The Uk one has lots of info since they have been available there longer. The American headquarters are in Hailey, Idaho. A shop in Ketchum carries them. That is where I got mine when I was out for the symphony this summer. You can just order them online though. Jerre > > Hi... > > I wanted to check out these " shoes " but I can't get the MBT-UK.com site to work... Am I doing something wrong?? > > (idaho) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2004 Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 , If you do drive down and haven't been to the salmon fishery below Red Fish Lake, it's mesmerizing watching the fish swimming around and learning to leap. We took my mother-in-law two summers ago and she thought we were nuts until we got there. A place on line that has them is thetannery.com/mbt/. Good luck, I dont know why you haven't bee able to find them. the USA site is http://www.swissmasaius.com/ jerre > > > > Hi... > > > > I wanted to check out these " shoes " but I can't get the MBT-UK.com site to work... Am I > doing something wrong?? > > > > (idaho) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.