Re: MBT SHOES OR SKETCHERS SHAPE UP SNEAKERS

[Guest guest]

Hi Heidi,

I was just diagnosed with RA last week. I first started wearing MBT's

after a bunionectomy as the pressure when walking goes on the arch of the foot

and not the joints in the toes. They are great! Give them a try.

Jane in Michigan

In a message dated 4/12/2009 3:33:20 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

rupertsmum@... writes:

Hi Heidi

My feet are also quite badly affected, I did have the mbt recommended to

me once and in fact have only ever seen them in a shop once, here in the uk

they are also quite expensive.

I pretty much always wear skechers now, in every style as what i find is a

thick sole helps me most, for trainers i wear any running shoe as again

they have a good sole, i rarely wear heels now and it has to be a special

occassion to make me even consider if the pain is worth it!

I hope you get something suitable

Sharon xx

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From: giambifan2001 <_giambifan2001@giambifan_

(mailto:giambifan2001@...) >

_ @groRA-SUPP_ (mailto: )

Sent: Sunday, 12 April, 2009 17:49:24

Subject: [ ] MBT SHOES OR SKETCHERS SHAPE UP SNEAKERS

HI,

I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE ON HERE HAS BOUGHT THESE SHOES.I SAW THEY HELP

WITH HELPING AND SUPPORTING YOUR JOINTS.THEY ARE AWFULLY PRICEY AND HARD TO

FIND THE RIGHT SIZE, BUT IF THEY WILL MAKE MY FEET FEEL BETTER, I'LL DO

IT.ANY INPUT WOULD BE APPRECIATED. HAVE A PAINFREE HOLIDAY,

HEIDI IN PA

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[Guest guest]

Hi Heidi:

I don't know anything about these brands.

My foot dr. told me to buy running shoes for the best support and

comfort. Before, I bought cross trainers.

I have been buying the best running shoe Rebok makes. I go to the

outlet, and I bought 3 pairs for $99.00. These are normally $75.00 a

pair. I get flyers in the mail when they are having a big sale.

I also bought 2 pairs of inserts for my shoes from the foot dr. My feet

were hit the worst with R.A. They cost $35.00 a pair and I just love

them. I have one set of inserts that I wear every day, and the other

set is for when my feet are hurting very badly. They truly make my feet

feel better. I highly recommend them.

I had tried on New Balance, Nike, Sauconey, and some other brand the dr.

recommended. The Rebok's felt the best for me.

I hope you find a brand that helps your feet feel better. I don't wear

any other type of shoe on my feet, just these running shoes. I am too

afraid of falling, as my feet cause me to be unstable. I had to give up

my sandals also.

Good luck in your search.

Hugs,

Barbara

--- In , " giambifan2001 " <giambifan2001@...>

wrote:

>

> HI,

> I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE ON HERE HAS BOUGHT THESE SHOES.I SAW THEY

HELP WITH HELPING AND SUPPORTING YOUR JOINTS.THEY ARE AWFULLY PRICEY AND

HARD TO FIND THE RIGHT SIZE, BUT IF THEY WILL MAKE MY FEET FEEL BETTER,

I'LL DO IT.ANY INPUT WOULD BE APPRECIATED.HAVE A PAINFREE HOLIDAY,

> HEIDI IN PA

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Heidi

My feet are also quite badly affected, I did have the mbt recommended to me once

and in fact have only ever seen them in a shop once, here in the uk they are

also quite expensive.

I pretty much always wear skechers now, in every style as what i find is a thick

sole helps me most, for trainers i wear any running shoe as again they have a

good sole, i rarely wear heels now and it has to be a special occassion to make

me even consider if the pain is worth it!

I hope you get something suitable

Sharon xx

________________________________

From: giambifan2001 <giambifan2001@...>

Sent: Sunday, 12 April, 2009 17:49:24

Subject: [ ] MBT SHOES OR SKETCHERS SHAPE UP SNEAKERS

HI,

I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE ON HERE HAS BOUGHT THESE SHOES.I SAW THEY HELP WITH

HELPING AND SUPPORTING YOUR JOINTS.THEY ARE AWFULLY PRICEY AND HARD TO FIND THE

RIGHT SIZE, BUT IF THEY WILL MAKE MY FEET FEEL BETTER, I'LL DO IT.ANY INPUT

WOULD BE APPRECIATED. HAVE A PAINFREE HOLIDAY,

HEIDI IN PA

[Guest guest]

> >

> > HI,

> > I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE ON HERE HAS BOUGHT THESE SHOES.I SAW THEY

> HELP WITH HELPING AND SUPPORTING YOUR JOINTS.THEY ARE AWFULLY PRICEY AND

> HARD TO FIND THE RIGHT SIZE, BUT IF THEY WILL MAKE MY FEET FEEL BETTER,

> I'LL DO IT.ANY INPUT WOULD BE APPRECIATED.HAVE A PAINFREE HOLIDAY,

> > HEIDI IN PA

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Jane:

Welcome to our wonderful support group. I am so sorry you have RA. I

have had it 6 years, and it is a tough auto-immune disease to deal with.

I wish you many pain free days ahead. Just remember, we are all here

for you. Everyone here are so kind, compassionate, and full of

information. It was my best day when I found this support group. They

are the best.

Remember to rest when you can. I rest or nap each afternoon. My Rheumy

insisted on this as I get so very tired. I just take one day at a time,

as that is all I can handle. I have also learned to pace myself, which

was very hard for me to do.

Take good care of yourself, and I hope you have a wonderful Rheumy. We

all deserve to have a great Rheumy.

Hugs,

Barbara

>

>

> Hi Heidi,

>

> I was just diagnosed with RA last week. I first started wearing MBT's

> after a bunionectomy as the pressure when walking goes on the arch of

the foot

> and not the joints in the toes. They are great! Give them a try.

>

> Jane in Michigan

>

> In a message dated 4/12/2009 3:33:20 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

> rupertsmum@... writes:

>

>

>

>

>

> Hi Heidi

>

> My feet are also quite badly affected, I did have the mbt recommended

to

> me once and in fact have only ever seen them in a shop once, here in

the uk

> they are also quite expensive.

>

> I pretty much always wear skechers now, in every style as what i find

is a

> thick sole helps me most, for trainers i wear any running shoe as

again

> they have a good sole, i rarely wear heels now and it has to be a

special

> occassion to make me even consider if the pain is worth it!

>

> I hope you get something suitable

>

> Sharon xx

>

> ________________________________

> From: giambifan2001 <_giambifan2001@giambifan_

> (mailto:giambifan2001@...) >

> _ @groRA-SUPP_ (mailto: )

> Sent: Sunday, 12 April, 2009 17:49:24

> Subject: [ ] MBT SHOES OR SKETCHERS SHAPE UP SNEAKERS

>

> HI,

> I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE ON HERE HAS BOUGHT THESE SHOES.I SAW THEY

HELP

> WITH HELPING AND SUPPORTING YOUR JOINTS.THEY ARE AWFULLY PRICEY AND

HARD TO

> FIND THE RIGHT SIZE, BUT IF THEY WILL MAKE MY FEET FEEL BETTER, I'LL

DO

> IT.ANY INPUT WOULD BE APPRECIATED. HAVE A PAINFREE HOLIDAY,

> HEIDI IN PA

>

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> **************Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for

$10

> or less. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood00000001)

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>

[Guest guest]

Oh my gosh, I am so stoked to talk about shoes! I walked into a Olympia sports

store the other day.....I was wearing Nike Pegasus shoes I paid $100 for 3

months ago that I thought were the best I could get for RA. They were running a

sale on all shoes....so I told them I have RA and was wondering what the MOST

comfortable shoe they had was.......A very knowledgable gal said " sit right

there " and came back with a shoe that wasn't even on display! She came back with

New Balance All Terrain 479's....took out the insole and inserted " sofsole

athlete " inserts..I WAS IN HEAVAN! She then told me she also has RA! Best news,

they were $44.99! TRY THEM! I LOVE THESE SHOES! Yes, my feet still hurt, but

MUCH better!

Brad

>

> HI,

> I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE ON HERE HAS BOUGHT THESE SHOES.I SAW THEY HELP WITH

HELPING AND SUPPORTING YOUR JOINTS.THEY ARE AWFULLY PRICEY AND HARD TO FIND THE

RIGHT SIZE, BUT IF THEY WILL MAKE MY FEET FEEL BETTER, I'LL DO IT.ANY INPUT

WOULD BE APPRECIATED.HAVE A PAINFREE HOLIDAY,

> HEIDI IN PA

>

[Guest guest]

I'm with you on the New Balance shoes. I use Tulli heel cups in them, the kind

for heavier people,since I have plantar fascitis. (sp?) I can't remember which

model i have, they're your basic pink and white trainers, but man they are

heaven on your feet. I caught mine on sale for 40-something bucks too.

> >

> > HI,

> > I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE ON HERE HAS BOUGHT THESE SHOES.I SAW THEY HELP

WITH HELPING AND SUPPORTING YOUR JOINTS.THEY ARE AWFULLY PRICEY AND HARD TO FIND

THE RIGHT SIZE, BUT IF THEY WILL MAKE MY FEET FEEL BETTER, I'LL DO IT.ANY INPUT

WOULD BE APPRECIATED.HAVE A PAINFREE HOLIDAY,

> > HEIDI IN PA

> >

>