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I have found with Trent women's shoes, as in trainers, fit him the best.

Jan

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Subject: Shoes

Many of our kids have wide and flat feet. 's feet are probably done

growing and he wears a Youth/Mens size 7 Wide. I'm curious to know what

brand of shoes you all find best for your kids. We usually end up with

Nike's or New Balance. Also, for those whose young men/adult men have small

feet, where do you find your size 7 Wide shoes??

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As much as I would love to see Ana in girly shoes, the ones that fit her

better  and are more comfortable for her are tennis shoes from Nike or Adidas;

she is a 38 (EUR)  = 5 1/2 (USA)

Bonnie

--- El lun 8-nov-10, Jan Marie <janmarie21@...> escribió:

De: Jan Marie <janmarie21@...>

Asunto: RE: Shoes

A: " 'CSBC' " <cindysue@...>,

Fecha: lunes, 8 de noviembre de 2010, 9:00

 

I have found with Trent women's shoes, as in trainers, fit him the best.

Jan

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Of CSBC

Sent: Monday, 8 November 2010 12:40 PM

Subject: Shoes

Many of our kids have wide and flat feet. 's feet are probably done

growing and he wears a Youth/Mens size 7 Wide. I'm curious to know what

brand of shoes you all find best for your kids. We usually end up with

Nike's or New Balance. Also, for those whose young men/adult men have small

feet, where do you find your size 7 Wide shoes??

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Joesnewbalance.com is where I go for s sneakers. Pretty reasonable prices.

Dawn

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Many of our kids have wide and flat feet. 's feet are probably done

growing and he wears a Youth/Mens size 7 Wide. I'm curious to know what

brand of shoes you all find best for your kids. We usually end up with

Nike's or New Balance. Also, for those whose young men/adult men have small

feet, where do you find your size 7 Wide shoes??

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Breezy is 18 and her foot seems so small for her body size. She wears a

child's 3 and we usually buy the velco style mary janes in a wide width even

tho they do not wrap all the way across the velcro closure they do go about

3/4 of the way across and do stay on and have a good arch support. She

really only wants to wear tennis shoes for Special Olympics and we get the

Nike soft tops, again they have a good arch support. Since she has such

flat feet I think they help save her back and legs.She puts them on to go to

SP, takes them off between events and puts them back on to throw or run and

then off they go again. She had adorable silver ballet flats for preprom;

wore them once, and picked out a pretty pair of light pink for special

occasions, which have not happened so they are still new in the box.

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hi, i don't know if this is even the place to ask this or not? but gonna give it

a shot.. does anyone else have problems finding shoes to wear? I personally

can't wear anything with a built-in arch, or if it is HEAVY in any way. I can't

" tote " them. They really give my legs out. as for the arch, well it throws me

more off-balance than usual.. dont' know if anyone else suffers through this or

not. i used to be able to buy the " cheap " shoes that were white and no support

at the local dollar store but no more, wish i knew " Where " i could find them

again, does anyone have any idea?? as for sandals/boots i can't wear them much

b/c of the weight to them.. i have to be real particular in picking and choosing

what i wear... any help would be much appreciated, please also factor in the

cost of these shoes as well, thanks so much in advance,

Tracey

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wears about a size 2 1/2 to 3. we usually buy them at StrideRite,

according to the sales lady they do get quite a few adults.

needed/needs a shoe that fits a wide foot. StrideRite has them and in

different styles. We have actually found a sneaker with a funny name

that she really likes. She can also wear some Sketchers styles we seem

to have bought another pair that will be given away because they are

just sitting there, so Sketchers are a hit an miss thing. I think we

first went there looking for a dress shoe that she could walk in, when

she was small that wasn't a problem you could find wide widths for kids

in more places, since she is now almost 21 (YIKES) we have to pick a

nice none childish shoe and most places don't have them in wide widths

that we like so we will conint looking a striderite.

Joy

On 11/8/2010 2:00 PM, GwenDBNO@... wrote:

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> Breezy is 18 and her foot seems so small for her body size. She wears a

> child's 3 and we usually buy the velco style mary janes in a wide

> width even

> tho they do not wrap all the way across the velcro closure they do go

> about

> 3/4 of the way across and do stay on and have a good arch support. She

> really only wants to wear tennis shoes for Special Olympics and we get

> the

> Nike soft tops, again they have a good arch support. Since she has such

> flat feet I think they help save her back and legs.She puts them on to

> go to

> SP, takes them off between events and puts them back on to throw or

> run and

> then off they go again. She had adorable silver ballet flats for preprom;

> wore them once, and picked out a pretty pair of light pink for special

> occasions, which have not happened so they are still new in the box.

>

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Hi ,

I would think this is a question almost all of us can answer with a resounding

YES! Most people living with CMT have some challenge when it comes to

footwear.....not all the same challenges I must add. For me the shoe has to be

completely flat and I mean completely! Any variance from toe to heel and I am

wobbling like a drunken sailor! In order for me to walk the shoes have to

fasten around my instep with a strap or velcro (can't have laces as my hands

don’t work to tie them). My husband has recommended duct tape a couple of

times....men think duct tape resolves all problems! Also have to be really

lightweight or I can't lift my feet. Whenever I find shoes that I can actually

walk in, I usually buy them in every available colour, because I know when I'm

looking they will be impossible to find. As for boots I know that Uggs are

comfortable and light but also very expensive. I found boots that look like

Uggs which are flat and super light, they were only $24 from Winners....I guess

aptly named for me because I can walk in them....hooray! I usually have better

luck buying children's shoes....I have pretty small feet...well not actually

pretty but definitely small Whenever someone says; " Life is a journey, that

starts with a single step " , I want to answer " OK Grasshopper but try it with my

feet! "

Warm wishes,

From: Tracey Edmundson

Sent: Monday, November 08, 2010 7:09 AM

Subject: Re: shoes

hi, i don't know if this is even the place to ask this or not? but gonna give it

a shot.. does anyone else have problems finding shoes to wear? I personally

can't wear anything with a built-in arch, or if it is HEAVY in any way. I can't

" tote " them. They really give my legs out. as for the arch, well it throws me

more off-balance than usual.. dont' know if anyone else suffers through this or

not. i used to be able to buy the " cheap " shoes that were white and no support

at the local dollar store but no more, wish i knew " Where " i could find them

again, does anyone have any idea?? as for sandals/boots i can't wear them much

b/c of the weight to them.. i have to be real particular in picking and choosing

what i wear... any help would be much appreciated, please also factor in the

cost of these shoes as well, thanks so much in advance,

Tracey

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Our Denver group website ( http://www.cmtausa.org/sag/denver ) includes

a " resource guide " that includes footwear.

Here are the online sources that we list:

(Some of the sources listed are Denver-area stores, but those listed

have a website. All comments are by Diane, our facilitator.)

National Odd Shoe Exchange

This nonprofit organization based in Chandler, Arizona, provides " split "

pairs of shoes in

different sizes as well as single shoes. 480-892-3484 or oddshoe.org.

L.L. Bean, sells split pairs for 1 ½ times the price of one pair.

800-441-5713; llbean.com for

details.

SAS Comfort Shoes

www.sasshoes.com

Ask to be on their mailing list, and you'll receive an occasional coupon

for $10 off a purchase.

FootSmart Catalog

1-800-870-7149

www.footsmart.com

This catalog offers a plethora of products from shoes and socks, to foot

care items, custom insoles, exercise

bands, and items to help with everyday activities. It's definitely

worth a call to request a catalog.

www.healthyfeetstore.com

An excellent online source for footwear. They offer an enormous

selection of products for those of us who have

trouble finding comfortable shoes, especially if you need extra-depth

shoes to accommodate AFOs or orthotics.

One support group member recommends the Drew walking shoe called " Force "

for men and " Motion " for

women.

Murray's Shoes -- The Foot Health Store

5066 S. Wadsworth Blvd.

Littleton, CO

303-972-8436

www.murraysshoes.com

Dardano's

1550 S. Colorado Blvd.

Denver, CO

877-327-3266

www.dardanos.com

For over 60 years and three generations, the Dardano family has been

providing quality

comfort footwear and repair service to their customers. They feature a

complete orthopedic

department with certified Pedorthists on staff focused on performance

and solving your foot

discomfort issues. **Call to make an appointment if you wish to be

fitted by a pedorthist.**

One of our support group members buys her shoes here. When I met her

and saw her shoes and orthotics, I

was impressed with how attractive they were. After looking all over

creation with no success for an attractive

dress shoe that can accommodate an orthotic, I'll be going to Dardano's

to fill this need.

Brown's Shoe Fit

373 Main Street

Longmont, CO

303-776-2920

www.brownsshoefitco.com

They carry SAS shoes plus numerous other lines. Store is newly

remodeled and is a good place to find a variety

of shoes that may be comfortable for wearing with orthotics or AFOs.

Pedestrian Shops - www.comfortableshoes.com

1425 Pearl Street The Village, next to McGuckin's

Boulder, CO Boulder, CO

303-449-5260 303-449-7440

I haven't shopped here, but I do know they have a good selection of

comfortable shoes.

Republic Shoes

2482 S. Colorado Blvd.

Denver, CO

303-756-9164

www.republicshoes.com

info@...

I've purchased several pairs of shoes here, and the selection and

service is phenomenal. They have a huge

selection of shoes and sizes in stock. Customer service is fantastic.

Well worth checking out.

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's school took him for county I'd cards. He thinks off it as a license but

that may not be a good thing. Thinks he can drive now :-)

Dawn

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And while we're on this subject, is my 20 year old the only one that STILL can't

tie her shoes? I admit I gave up several years ago. She has all the motions,

just doesn't get it tight enough so it needs tied 5 minutes later. We usually

do slip on, sometimes velcro, but I hate it.

Re: Shoes

I don't want to hijack the thread, but while we're on this subject, I was

wondering......Caty doesn't seem to have wide feet, just flat but they are

about a 4. We used to be able to make do with a womans' 5 if they were made

small, but the last time we really looked it seemed that more stores are

selling women's shoes from 6 to 11. And a 6 is just huge on her. Does anyone

have luck finding smaller womens sizes in any stores? Not Tennis shoes, but

a nice leather shoe or boot? Just curous.

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To funny!? I KNOW they can do more than we think they can and the motivation

factor very often overcomes the " I can't " ? factor.? Way to go !

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can't tie her shoes? I admit I gave up several years ago. She has all the

motions, just doesn't get it tight enough so it needs tied 5 minutes later. We

usually do slip on, sometimes velcro, but I hate it.

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& gt; small, but the last time we really looked it seemed that more stores are

& gt; selling women's shoes from 6 to 11. And a 6 is just huge on her. Does

anyone

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& gt; a nice leather shoe or boot? Just curous.

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For those looking for shoes, have you tried Zappos dot com? I know it's better

to try shoes on but if you're not finding anything local, Zappos is my

recommendation. You can search by shoe size and width, plus other criteria -

casual/dressy/work/athletic, shoe color, leather/synthetic. They have customer

reviews so you can read what others have thought of the shoes and get a feel for

whether they run wide or short or whatever.

I have ordered from them before and they are good about returns. I ordered five

pairs, returned four and didn't have any problems. Shipping both ways is free.

As an example, I found over 5000 items in women's size 5! Mens size 3 has

nearly 200 options - most are Converse. (Who knew Converse so many options?

There's a Dr. Seuss high top!) In the 500+ kids size 3 there are some options

that aren't in the least bit juvenile looking. Obviously they aren't all

appropriate for kids (and some are crazy expensive) but there's probably

something that would work.

San

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> I don't want to hijack the thread, but while we're on this subject, I was

> wondering......Caty doesn't seem to have wide feet, just flat but they are

> about a 4. We used to be able to make do with a womans' 5 if they were made

> small, but the last time we really looked it seemed that more stores are

> selling women's shoes from 6 to 11. And a 6 is just huge on her. Does anyone

> have luck finding smaller womens sizes in any stores? Not Tennis shoes, but

> a nice leather shoe or boot? Just curous.

>

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My son, 12, wears sketchers because of the rubber toes so he doesn't wear the

shoe out as quickly playing. He used to wear DC because they have wide width but

his foot is not longer wide. A friend of mine uses Vans for her son, 14, but he

doesn't play hard so they work for him.

Marcia Freeman

From: kathyeverett27@...

Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 08:16:39 -0800

Subject: shoes

I have found Van's to be the best for the width of the shoe. They are more a a

skater-type sneaker. But they tend to run wide.

who is 23 has little feet that are hypersensitive. Her foot isn;t

really wide but with the low tone it splays out and looks like it is wide. She

cannot walk in heels and only some shoes that don't tie or cross over the top of

her foot. I think because her feet are so short that she tends to slip out of a

slip on shoe. The good thing is that her foot grew so slowly that I didn't have

to spend a ton on shoes and the shoes she did have were good shoes and lasted a

long time.

We used AFOs for a long time when she was oyung but the reality is she is

flat-footed and no orthotics was gogint o change that. I was tired of ruining

shoes and having a hard time finding shoes that the orthotics would fit in. I

gave up on them a long time ago. She walks, runs, and is riding a bike so I

guess she is doing okay.

Kathy Everett

678 230-6985

Kathy Everett Consulting

www.KathyEverett.com

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I love that fact about for an entire year he was the same shoe size, now my

twins they went up 3 sizes and that included the jump from toddler shoes to

girls shoes and since they don't know how to tie their shoes yet (we are slowly

teaching them, they just don't understand the making the loop and beyond part so

we are close).

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shoes

I have found Van's to be the best for the width of the shoe.  They are more a a

skater-type sneaker.  But they tend to run wide.

who is 23 has little feet that are hypersensitive.  Her foot isn;t

really wide but with the low tone it splays out and looks like it is wide.  She

cannot walk in heels and only some shoes that don't tie or cross over the top of

her foot.  I think because her feet are so short that she tends to slip out of a

slip on shoe.  The good thing is that her foot grew so slowly that I didn't have

to spend a ton on shoes and the shoes she did have were good shoes and lasted a

long time. 

We used AFOs for a long time when she was oyung but the reality is she is

flat-footed and no orthotics was gogint o change that.  I was tired of ruining

shoes and having a hard time finding shoes that the orthotics would fit in.  I

gave up on them a long time ago.  She walks, runs, and is riding a bike so I

guess she is doing okay. 

 Kathy Everett

678 230-6985

Kathy Everett Consulting

www.KathyEverett.com

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can't tie his shoes, either. Some OT's do not list this as a goal

now because of the velcro and slip on shoes that are available.

keeps his laces loose so he can just slip his shoes on.

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> I don't want to hijack the thread, but while we're on this subject, I was

> wondering......Caty doesn't seem to have wide feet, just flat but they

> are

> about a 4. We used to be able to make do with a womans' 5 if they were

> made

> small, but the last time we really looked it seemed that more stores are

> selling women's shoes from 6 to 11. And a 6 is just huge on her. Does

> anyone

> have luck finding smaller womens sizes in any stores? Not Tennis shoes,

> but

> a nice leather shoe or boot? Just curous.

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This is too funny! Years and years ago, wanted a computer. We told

her if she ate Mexican food (refried beans), then we would get one. She ate

them, loved them and would go to Taco Bell over any hamburger place anyday!

What she didn't know, at the time, is that we were getting a computer

anyway...lol!

We are considering getting a netbook for . He has a Mac, but sneaks

off with my laptop when I am not looking.

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> I don't want to hijack the thread, but while we're on this subject, I was

> wondering......Caty doesn't seem to have wide feet, just flat but they

> are

> about a 4. We used to be able to make do with a womans' 5 if they were

> made

> small, but the last time we really looked it seemed that more stores are

> selling women's shoes from 6 to 11. And a 6 is just huge on her. Does

> anyone

> have luck finding smaller womens sizes in any stores? Not Tennis shoes,

> but

> a nice leather shoe or boot? Just curous.

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Wow, lots of ideas. I never heard of Vans or Keens. I don't get out

much..lol! I have ordered from Zappos before, but not for .

Shoes

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> Many of our kids have wide and flat feet. 's feet are probably done

> growing and he wears a Youth/Mens size 7 Wide. I'm curious to know what

> brand of shoes you all find best for your kids. We usually end up with

> Nike

> s or New Balance. Also, for those whose young men/adult men have small

> feet,

> where do you find your size 7 Wide shoes??

>

>

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Hi

Sara can not tie her shoes either, she can verbally tell you all the steps but

her fingers just can't do it. we go to the New Balance store for her

shoes, they carry the wide widths. Sara is also a sz 3 kids and would love to

wear some of the trendy boats and shoes but they are never wide enough. She does

love her ballet type shoes and her Stride Rite Janes for dresses. She

noticed this week how small her hands and feet are compared to mine. She laughed

and said I have GIANT hands.

Kathy mom to Sara 18

From: CSBC

Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2010 3:58 PM

kelli1082@... ; ; CINDY MATTERN ;

Subject: Re: Shoes

can't tie his shoes, either. Some OT's do not list this as a goal

now because of the velcro and slip on shoes that are available.

keeps his laces loose so he can just slip his shoes on.

Re: Shoes

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> I don't want to hijack the thread, but while we're on this subject, I was

> wondering......Caty doesn't seem to have wide feet, just flat but they

> are

> about a 4. We used to be able to make do with a womans' 5 if they were

> made

> small, but the last time we really looked it seemed that more stores are

> selling women's shoes from 6 to 11. And a 6 is just huge on her. Does

> anyone

> have luck finding smaller womens sizes in any stores? Not Tennis shoes,

> but

> a nice leather shoe or boot? Just curous.

>

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Can anyone recommend a good pair of shoes for my husband's severely swollen

feet? He's been wearing Crocs but they're not suitable for winter. We live in an

area that gets a lot of snow and cold. Crocs would be OK if they were made with

a warm lining and had soles with good tread, but I don't see any like that.

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I'd also look into shoes made by Birkenstock. Again, quite expensive, but they can be modified, are available in wider widths, etc.

Good luck!

Elise

From: Roni Lynn <whisperingmoonwoman2001@...>Subject: Re: ShoesRheumatoid Arthritis Date: Thursday, January 6, 2011, 7:01 AM

Try the uggs or sketchers they are lined an have good treads on them. Cost alot but might be worth the money if his feet swell.>> Can anyone recommend a good pair of shoes for my husband's severely swollen feet? He's been wearing Crocs but they're not suitable for winter. We live in an area that gets a lot of snow and cold. Crocs would be OK if they were made with a warm lining and had soles with good tread, but I don't see any like that.>

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I bought flip flops with arch support at Nordstroms. Also the Skeecher shape ups

have arch support too.

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On Oct 18, 2011, at 1:28 PM, " Kathy sen " <northnr@...> wrote:

> Hi everyone. I have a question about flat feet and shoes. could live

> in flip flops but we are in Rhode Island and kind of impossible. I wish we

> could wear them all year long! She is beginning a job internship at college

> and has to dress up those days. She has flat feet that pronate a bit. She

> can wear flat flipflops with no problems but " flats " hurt her feet. She

> sometimes uses the inserts but they bug her too. Has anyone had any luck

> with brands like naturalizer etc?

>

> Kathy

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My flat feet and I have had pretty good luck with Merrell's. I have these clogs

and just ordered a pair of their waterproof boots for this winter.

http://www.zappos.com/merrell-encore-breeze-2-navy

My mom wears Naturalizers so I've avoided them :) They have some lovely

styles but I can't bring myself to try them. Mom likes them, in particular

because they fit her exceptionally narrow feet. I've heard good things about

s and Chaco brands also.

Good luck finding something that works.

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> > Hi everyone. I have a question about flat feet and shoes. could live

> > in flip flops but we are in Rhode Island and kind of impossible. I wish we

> > could wear them all year long! She is beginning a job internship at college

> > and has to dress up those days. She has flat feet that pronate a bit. She

> > can wear flat flipflops with no problems but " flats " hurt her feet. She

> > sometimes uses the inserts but they bug her too. Has anyone had any luck

> > with brands like naturalizer etc?

> >

> > Kathy

> >

> >

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Hi Kathy,

Our podisty recommends new balance brand. My husband who has alot of problems

with his feet and has job were he is on his feet all day swears by them. Patty

Kathy sen <northnr@...> wrote:

>Hi everyone. I have a question about flat feet and shoes. could live

>in flip flops but we are in Rhode Island and kind of impossible. I wish we

>could wear them all year long! She is beginning a job internship at college

>and has to dress up those days. She has flat feet that pronate a bit. She

>can wear flat flipflops with no problems but " flats " hurt her feet. She

>sometimes uses the inserts but they bug her too. Has anyone had any luck

>with brands like naturalizer etc?

>

>

>

>Kathy

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