orthotics and shoes

[Guest guest]

, once I went to a Certified Orthotist, he told me NOT to get

orthopedic shoes, but to find a good cross training shoe, like or

New Balance. Before that I was wearing Avia's, but my feet had widened

and the came wider. But then my Orthotist explained all about

stable and straight last shoes, and he suggested New Balance, saying

they are especially good for a woman's foot. And now I have worn New

Balance for years. First with 1/2 orthotics, now with whole foot

orthotic inserts.

Gretchen

[Guest guest]

But then my Orthotist explained all about

>stable and straight last shoes, and he suggested New Balance, saying

>they are especially good for a woman's foot.

Hi Gretchen,

I also had 2 podiatrists tell me that the New Balance shoes are very well

made and good for people with foot problems. I have been wearing them for

almost 3 years now, and I think that was the best advice anyone gave me on

shoes. The podiatrist I had in Vancouver gave me bad advice I believe

when he told me that I could continue wearing Easy Spirit shoes, even

though my feet just kept getting worse! So, I changed podiatrists and I

started out with a N.B. cross-trainer too, but my orthotist said that for

me, a running shoes with LOTS of padding would be better for my foot.and I

have a very thick orthotic and it fits well. They are Expensive! but

worth every penny(dollar?), especially in our low, low, Candian $,s

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 7/18/00 2:12:36 PM Eastern Daylight Time, liliwigg@...

writes:

<< NOT to get

orthopedic shoes, but to find a good cross training shoe, like or

New Balance. >>

Hi Gretchen, yes my daughter wears New Balance and has had great success

with them. I myself like the PW Minor. Great comfort and, seeing I have to

wear them every place, they are dressier. I only own one pair shoes.

E