Guest guest Posted March 12, 2000 Report Share Posted March 12, 2000 I love Easy Spirit 's Coed. It has lots of support but is a soft leather tie up. With a dainty size 9.5 to 10 narrow finding shoes is a problem for me too. The toes in the shoes are wider than the heel- I typically get a AA toe and AAAA heel- since I've gained weight I'm out of the 4A/6A category thank heaven. Easy Spirit also makes a style called Motion but those have less padding. We have a store in one of the malls here- the bad news is the price for these is a bit steep at nearly $70.00 a pair. Lavon At 11:47 PM 03/12/2000 -0000, you wrote: > From: Wbry@... > I'd like to know if anyone has found a shoe that's > supportive yet flexible. I've been on a search for the perfect shoe > ever since we moved here in '94 and still haven't found it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2000 Report Share Posted March 12, 2000 : I wear Easy Spirits, they are wonderful and I have bought them and worn them for years. They are about $59.00 a pair, but well worth every dollar. Welcome to the line. Rita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2000 Report Share Posted March 12, 2000 , I have had similar problems and use fitted plastic braces from the calf down that form fit under the foot to the ball and curve up the side of the foot. These keep my feet from excessive rolling as I swing my left leg, help keep the left foot from dropping, and give me an extra second of stability when I wobble. The shoes are a half size larger and are an inexpensive court or tennis shoe from a large sport outlet (Big 5). It is a house brand. I tried a more expensive shoe from Nordstroms but they were too well made and had no give along the side where the ball of the foot is. I pay $20 each on sale and use about 4 a year. They have velcro strips that are easy to adjust. The sole gives reasonable grip but does not catch and allows a sliding motion. When I wear a hole, throw it out and start on the next. Using this system I have been on diving trips all around the Pacific rim and endured only a few new scars from falls. Emmett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2000 Report Share Posted March 13, 2000 Hi - I'm glad you finally decided to sign on to this group. I'm sure you'll find lots of answers to all your questions. As for me, I wear Rockport Prowalkers and find them to be quite sturdy and comfortable. By the way, Craig and I finally met Levy and his wife, , in person on Saturday. I had suggested meeting since we only live 25 miles apart and since he doesn't like to travel much, he invited us to their home. We had an enjoyable visit and found him extremely upbeat and very personable. Also Bill Yowell and his wife, Carol, who lives even closer, joined us. So since Feb., that makes meeting in person Helmut and Prahl, Don and Bettie Jo and now and Bill. Maybe next time I go to Indiana we can come to Cincinnati since it's only 125 miles from where my folks live and I still have an old college roommate who also lives in Cincy. Plus, Craig would love to go a Red's game. Again, I'm glad you're finally apart of this group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2000 Report Share Posted March 13, 2000 Hi : I am 52, and have had PLS for only a few months. That's not exactly true, I 've had it for longer, but there wasn't a name to it. I am still mildly affected. I wear a good walking shoe most of the time. I have 2 favorite pairs. One is by K Swiss, the other Saucony. The arch support is great, they are lightweight, and very comfortable. I never wear dress shoes anymore like a dressy flat, or heels. I wear a Dr. Scholls oxford with dresses. I am wondering, however, if I could find a " safe " dress shoe to wear for my sons wedding in September. I have a really swell dress, and need some " cool " shoes to wear with it. Take care, and God bless........laurel shoes!!! > From: Wbry@... > > Hello from Cincinnati: My name is Ramsey and I've > lived with PLS for 11 years. I'm 51, mother of 2 teens, and a former > music teacher. I'd like to know if anyone has found a shoe that's > supportive yet flexible. I've been on a search for the perfect shoe > ever since we moved here in '94 and still haven't found it. I > periodically have feet problems due to wearing an improperly fitted > shoe. And, after all, our feet are our " balancers " . I have a Hammer > toe as well which doesn't help matters. My toes are semi-deformed > from gripping and " braking " inside my shoes. I refuse to give up > walking!! There must be a shoe out there. HELP!! Barefoot in Ohio > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > PERFORM CPR ON YOUR APR! > Get a NextCard Visa, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as > 0.0% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. > Apply NOW! > http://click./1/2121/5/_/532384/_/952905184/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2000 Report Share Posted March 13, 2000 Lavon, Have you been fitted for your AFO yet? I was wondering if you are still going to get one, or wait for your (possible) new diagnosis. Have you heard anymore about it? Jo Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2000 Report Share Posted March 13, 2000 From: Sue Niquette Hi ! I was just thinking about you today. I was looking for your E-mail address and then I found you on PLS-Friends!!! I was going to tell you about PLS-Friends and ask you to join our group. I am so glad to hear from you. I can't help very much with your shoe problem. I am having the same problem. Most shoes are too tacky on the bottom for me as I need to slide my feet to walk. I have an old pair of Reebok walking shoes that are worn on the bottom so they work pretty good. Otherwise I just look for shoes with smooth bottoms. I love shoes and had to get rid of quite a few pairs over the last few years. It's so good to hear from you. I hope you plan to be an active participant in PLS-Friends. Hope you're well. Take care. Sue shoes!!! >From: Wbry@... > >Hello from Cincinnati: My name is Ramsey and I've >lived with PLS for 11 years. I'm 51, mother of 2 teens, and a former >music teacher. I'd like to know if anyone has found a shoe that's >supportive yet flexible. I've been on a search for the perfect shoe >ever since we moved here in '94 and still haven't found it. I >periodically have feet problems due to wearing an improperly fitted >shoe. And, after all, our feet are our " balancers " . I have a Hammer >toe as well which doesn't help matters. My toes are semi-deformed >from gripping and " braking " inside my shoes. I refuse to give up >walking!! There must be a shoe out there. HELP!! Barefoot in Ohio > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >PERFORM CPR ON YOUR APR! >Get a NextCard Visa, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as >0.0% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. >Apply NOW! >http://click./1/2121/5/_/532384/_/952905184/ >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2000 Report Share Posted March 15, 2000 Barefoot in Ohio, Finally, someone else who has mentioned hammertoe. I have never mentioned it because I have lived with it for so long I have just put it back in my memory, until two days ago. My feet really started acting up again and the right foot cramped up and the hammertoe was back. It is usually there daily, but when it is worse I do have trouble walking. It has not been much of a problem for me, though. However, if you find any shoes, I could use some, too. My size is 13 and they cannot have tapered toes. My newest pair is now 3 and 1/2 years old. Hope you find something soon, although in about two weeks you may be able to walk around Cincinnati barefooted. Welcome to the group. Mike Gray. Wbry@... wrote: From: Wbry@... Hello from Cincinnati: My name is Ramsey and I've lived with PLS for 11 years. I'm 51, mother of 2 teens, and a former music teacher. I'd like to know if anyone has found a shoe that's supportive yet flexible. I've been on a search for the perfect shoe ever since we moved here in '94 and still haven't found it. I periodically have feet problems due to wearing an improperly fitted shoe. And, after all, our feet are our "balancers". I have a Hammer toe as well which doesn't help matters. My toes are semi-deformed from gripping and "braking" inside my shoes. I refuse to give up walking!! There must be a shoe out there. HELP!! Barefoot in Ohio Enter Ht: ft. in. Enter Wt: lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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