My feet hurt?What are the best shoes?

Question

I'm on my feet a lot of the day at work, not standing, but walking, my feet, legs, knees and lower back are killing me. Does anyone know of some good brands of shoes ?

Answer 1

Go to a shoe store that is off the beaten path.You will need a more expensive shoe than the ordinary shoe store outlets at the mall. This shoe must have good arch support along with ankle support. Also wear a support type of stocking .This may sound expensive now but if you don`t do the right thing now you will pay in later years with bulging veins in your legs.I waited too late to fix mine . Consult with a good shoe man that has been in business for years like a mom and pop owned store.You will be surprise at the knowledge of shoes they have .Don`t waste time with sears I use to take back more than i bought from there.There shoes are mostly made in china by a person that didn't know what a shoe was twenty years ago.Import shoes are production line shoes mass produced buyer beware

Answer 2

My last pair of shoes I bought were Rockports. Expensive, ($79) but worth it.

You don't really tell us what you do all day, so I don't know if you're sitting at a desk, or running around waiting tables, or carrying heavy loads. Different tasks would lead to different recommendations.

I sit at a desk most of the time. My Rockports are comfortable and appropriate for the business environment I work in. When I worked at an Auto Dealership, I wore Red Wing Shoes. They were durable and comfortable.

Make sure whatever shoe you purchase has a good arch support, and they feel comfortable. Too many women torture their feet in the name of vanity.

Avoid no name shoes at discount shoe stores. They may be cheaper, but you'll pay in pain in the long run.

Happy shoe shopping.

Answer 3

Boy can I sympathsize with that!

Most athletic-type shoes these days are made to support your feet comfortably. You could try Nike or Reebok, or something comparable. It's not necessary to buy the most expensive shoes there is, but you should get a good pair of cross-trainers.

Good luck!

Answer 4

anything with a good sole and some shock absorbancy.

bjorn makes some really nice looking and comfortable shoes. some are a bit pricey -- but even the lookalikes have the same form follows function design and are comfortable for a lot less money.

Answer 5

There used to be a kind called "Naturistics" or something like that. You can find them in shoe stores, if they even have those any more. Or possibly Sears, J.C.Penney, any good stores. Just call before you go to make sure they have them.

Answer 6

plain old converse with nice thick dr. scholls diabetic socks. these $100 leather top "sneakers' are not flexible and quickly harden up. no more for me. plain old sneaners regardless of what others think they look like. for a job interview or a funeral i would force on some dress shoes and briefly put up with it. otherwise, real cloth sneakers. if they are too big they are more comfortable.

Answer 7

If you can get away with it then I'd go for a good pair of trainers, however, if it's not the dress code then try to find a pair of flats that are made of leather.

Answer 8

training shoes are the most comfortable, in spite of the fact you can't use them everywhere and at everytime, but try to use them as much as possible

Answer 9

I have found that skate shoes are the best for me, etnies, vans, DC's, ect. But if you're not into that style try new balance.

Answer 10

Life Strides; Rockport (expensive but my personal favorite); or Bass. Those are my top choices.