Re: question @ comfortable shoes

[Guest guest]

Hi Peggy,

I can sympathize with you - due first to an old running injury, but

also to RA my feet give me lots of problems. I have to wear custom

orthodics all the time and can't walk barefoot or wear sandals.

For the running/walking shoes, I would recommend that you go to a

running specialty store and take your old paid with you. The sales

people in those stores are usually really knowlegable about shoes,

and can look at the wear patterns on your old soles which will help

them suggest the right shoe for you. (Personally, I need something

with a lot of stability, even with my orthodics).

When it comes to supportive and comfortable shoes for winter, I'd

suggest looking at Rockport, s or SAS. They aren't always the

most stylish, but are well made, supportive and cushioned.

Good shoes aren't cheap, but your feet will thank you for the

investment!

Beth

> Hello everyone,

>

> I would like to pick your brain. I have been wearing the same old

> worn out tenny shoes for quite some time, mainly for financial

> reasons. Actually, my house slippers feel wonderful, I wish I

could

> wear them all the time, but I also realize I need good support

too.

> Lately, even my good ole pair of Birkenstocks just do not feel

right.

>

> I am looking to buy a new pair of walking/running shoes and then

also

> would like to buy a pair of nice winter shoes. Any suggestions on

> good shoes?

>

> Thanks in advance for any and all suggestions...

>

> Thanks,

> Peggy with feet that seem to always hurt

[Guest guest]

Peggy,

I got some slip on soft mesh flexible shoes from Merrell at a sporting

goods store. I found some tennis shoes in catalog they make that I want to

try. I have crooked toes and these are the most comfortable ones I have

found. I paid $70 for them. The tennis shoes are priced at $130 in

catalog. I was told they make hiking boots and foot doc told me I need

something like that with " boat " action that will not bend my toes when I

walk. The bottom is like rubber that keeps my toes from bending much when I

walk. But the top is soft and stretchy.

Kay

----- Original Message -----

From: " itsmepeggyb " <itsmepeggyb@...>

<Rheumatoid Arthritis >

Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 10:15 AM

Subject: question @ comfortable shoes

> Hello everyone,

>

> I would like to pick your brain. I have been wearing the same old

> worn out tenny shoes for quite some time, mainly for financial

> reasons. Actually, my house slippers feel wonderful, I wish I could

> wear them all the time, but I also realize I need good support too.

> Lately, even my good ole pair of Birkenstocks just do not feel right.

>

> I am looking to buy a new pair of walking/running shoes and then also

> would like to buy a pair of nice winter shoes. Any suggestions on

> good shoes?

>

> Thanks in advance for any and all suggestions...

>

> Thanks,

> Peggy with feet that seem to always hurt

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