Shoes

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I sure can relate to that. I am having trouble finding shoes. Where do you find

your Janes? Do you have a brand that works the best for you? I wish they

made more flat shoes that looked nice and not like an orthopedic shoe.

Bobbie

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A friend of mine swears by those z-coil shoes. I am afraid to try them! They

look dangerous. She says she even runs in them.

Joya

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Hey !

I have been wearing Birkenstock shoes. They are on the expensive side

so it's taken me years to talk myself into them. I have been able to

reduce the achiness at night by wearing them. It helps to align the

knees when I'm walking. Also - getting great arch support has helped

too.

I have CP and had a lateral release in December. A note though - if

you're going to get them you need to wear them constantly. It really

does make a difference if you don't (thought that was just a sales

ploy!).

Kim

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When I was a teller I was the supervisor and the vault was downstairs and I had to go down those stairs sometimes fast. I had a foot problem went to the foot dr. He said you go tell the president of the bank that all tellers should where sneakers OR flat shoes. He said the heels are killing womans feet all together. He said only should be worn for special occasions. I always got marked down for wearing my sneakers, when it came to evaluations. I told him it was better than me taking a header down the stairs.

NH... Mom to Abby Liz 10/94 Anne 7/99

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>Now, he also

> wanted me to wear a heel lift in my right shoe as my right hip is

> 9mm lower than the left, but my TCM sorta vetoed that idea. I

> gave it a try for a week, but it felt like it was shoving my hip up into

> my shoulder, so decided the TCM was right on that count.

My podiatrist says it takes about a month to get used to wearing any new

orthotic. You have to start off wearing it an hour a day for the first week,

2 hours the next, etc. just walking around the house or office, not to try

any long walks right away. Once your body gradually adjusts to being, well,

adjusted, you'll feel weird without it.

> So, I went out and droped $90 on a pair of walking shoes. Yep,

> you read that right - $90.

That's cheap! The SAS walking shoes I have my eye on cost about $130, and a

dressier SAS shoe is $120, and that's in the *cheaper* store an hour's drive

from here. The only local store that carries them wants about $20 more for

each one. SAS is one of the few brands that make them wide enough for my fat

foot (Triple E) so I'm over a barrel if I want a good shoe.

The

> shoes are , and they were chosen for me by the guys at

> the local " exercise shoe experts " shop Run-Tex.

I was just at their web site:

http://www.brooksrunning.com

and took the quiz. Unfortunately, none of their shoes come above a D width.

>WHoo whoo! It's also done

> wonders, I suspect, for helping with the rest of my back

> problems.

Amazing what a good shoe can do.

[Guest guest]

> > So, I went out and droped $90 on a pair of walking shoes.

Yep,

> > you read that right - $90.

>

> That's cheap! The SAS walking shoes I have my eye on cost

about $130, and a

> dressier SAS shoe is $120, and that's in the *cheaper* store

an hour's drive

> from here. The only local store that carries them wants about

$20 more for

> each one. SAS is one of the few brands that make them wide

enough for my fat

> foot (Triple E) so I'm over a barrel if I want a good shoe.

OUCH! Very OUCH. Tho, I may still get a pair of SAS shoes for

'dress' - cause lets face it - nothing says " professional

appearance " like a pair of walking sneaks! NOT!

As to the width - hrm. D, huh? I coulda swore I was a Double E,

at least (Pay Less 'wide widths' often aren't wide enough for me).

The heel lift didn't fit right in the pair of New Balance shoes I had

(too narrow). My foot seems to be sorta floating around in these.

The *men's* version of the Dyad, which is what I have, does go

up to a 2E, though that may still not be big enough. The top of the

shoe, however, is a stretchy cloth mesh which may allow you

some wiggle room though, so to speak.

SulaBlue

[Guest guest]

> The *men's* version of the Dyad, which is what I have, does go

> up to a 2E,

So do Rockports, which is why that was the shoe of choice for me for many

years. But a few years ago something changed and the style I used to get

isn't as comfy as it once was - they're longer and narrower, but a size

smaller is too short and still too narrow, which is why I really have to go

get some SAS shoes again. Every time we plan on making the trip something

happens - blizzard, death in the family, etc. I'm afraid to make plans to go

there again!

Sue in NJ

whose most comfortable shoes ever were " enstein shoes " from the Extra

Depth company

http://www.fosters-shoes.com/product.php?f_action=category_change & f_category

_id=50

[Guest guest]

*GRRRR* Don't you just *HATE* 'New and Improved' ?!

Especially when they don't /tell/ people that they're changing

stuff? If it's not broke, don't fix it!

SulaBlue

> So do Rockports, which is why that was the shoe of choice for

me for many

> years. But a few years ago something changed and the style I

used to get

> isn't as comfy as it once was

>

> Sue in NJ

> whose most comfortable shoes ever were " enstein

shoes " from the Extra

> Depth company

>

http://www.fosters-shoes.com/product.php?f_action=category_c

hange & f_category

> _id=50

[Guest guest]

Well, here's an oddity. I just looked at my shoe, and I'm wearing '

women's 11 " B "

width. Weird. My Roper boots are a men's 8 1/2EE

SulaBlue

> > The *men's* version of the Dyad, which is what I have, does go

> > up to a 2E,

>

> So do Rockports, which is why that was the shoe of choice for me for many

> years. But a few years ago something changed and the style I used to get

> isn't as comfy as it once was - they're longer and narrower, but a size

> smaller is too short and still too narrow

[Guest guest]

My favorite pair of "tennis" shoes were ones I found when I was in high school marching band. I needed something good for band practice. Something that worked both on pavement & on grass (the football field). They were Reebok Princess. They lasted a long time. With other shoes, they'd barely last through a marching band season. There's also a high-top version, but I'm not sure what the name is. They seem to run about $40, but they're worth it. I've gotten the high-top version before when I was doing aerobics a while back. But, for walking, I love the low-top version.

Janice

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I can only wear New Balance tennis shoes in the wide with a deep toe. The person that made my insoles gave me the exact # to get. I put elastic shoe laces in them and I can get them on by myself. You just need a long shoe horn. They also make a New Balance with Velcro instead of shoe strings.

Joyce E

[ ] confession and question

OK - I have a confession to make...>>

> >

I have a shoe fetish.>>

> >

Now that I've shared my little secret, I am curious as to how much your footwear choices have changed in light of this flatback hooey.>>

> >

Because of my broomstick spine, I am currently more comfortable in a shoe with a little bit of a heel – I wear running shoes instead of walking shoes because they position my weight more on the ball of my foot, for example, and I feel more in balance. Once I have more of a back-waist, that might change, but I would like to know how much flexibility you find in footwear. Are you extremely limited? Have you found any particular brands that are stylish and comfortable?>>

> >

I realize preferences may vary significantly from person to person, but I am doing my best to keep my selection practical and joyful at the same time. I definitely can't do high heels anymore so I would like to explore my style options.>>

> >

For the record, I think it would be completely appropriate to add this information to the same place that we put the other useful product suggestions. I mean, heck, if we're helping each other find pajamas, surely we can help with shoes too!>>

> >

Thanks in advance for your input! >>

> >

kam>>

[Guest guest]

Kam,

I love shoes but, alas, they don't love me. However, I've had luck with 's.

I can't wear heels, of course, so I've developed a love affair with ballet flats. They can be sporty or dressy, just make sure to get ones with no less than 1/4 inch or 1/2 inch heel. The really soft ones with virtually no heel that they were showing a lot of last summer were just too flat for me. And now ballet flats are really in style! How about that!

Another thing, make sure your shoes are not too long. It's easier to trip if they are on the longish side, as they may be with pointed toes - take it from one who knows too well.

I make sure to buy running sneakers for walking, because the toe is turned up at the very front. I think that with the upturned toe I will be less likely to trip if I "scrape" my foot on the ground as I bring it forward (which I try not to do, of course, but...). Hope this makes sense.

You might want to bring an Ipod or some other music device to the hospital. And maybe your favorite power bar if you can't force yourself to eat awful hospital food. :-)

Bonnie

[ ] confession and question

OK - I have a confession to make...>>

> >

I have a shoe fetish.>>

> >

Now that I've shared my little secret, I am curious as to how much your footwear choices have changed in light of this flatback hooey.>>

> >

Because of my broomstick spine, I am currently more comfortable in a shoe with a little bit of a heel – I wear running shoes instead of walking shoes because they position my weight more on the ball of my foot, for example, and I feel more in balance. Once I have more of a back-waist, that might change, but I would like to know how much flexibility you find in footwear. Are you extremely limited? Have you found any particular brands that are stylish and comfortable?>>

> >

I realize preferences may vary significantly from person to person, but I am doing my best to keep my selection practical and joyful at the same time. I definitely can't do high heels anymore so I would like to explore my style options.>>

> >

For the record, I think it would be completely appropriate to add this information to the same place that we put the other useful product suggestions. I mean, heck, if we're helping each other find pajamas, surely we can help with shoes too!>>

> >

Thanks in advance for your input! >>

> >

kam>>

[Guest guest]

I'm using 8xx at 15 EEEE to fit over my AFO for several years now and the soles

wear well and hold their shape okay.

EdM from NH

[Guest guest]

Janet, I just received my 2nd. pr. last Tues. Got the black which is more

classy looking. My feet get their turn of PA and are almost impossible to step

on the carpeting. Generally my feet are like sticks with no padding so these

shoes are great. I have donated at least 40 pr. of shoes away that felt great

in the shoe store but not at home. I now am walking 3 blocks a day. Enjoy

comfy shoes. Betty

[Guest guest]

I've recently had great success at Nordstrom and the same shoes seem

to be available at www.zappos.com

Sometimes I'm lucky to find shoes at Marshalls, but that's one of

those places where you have to be 'window' shopping and get lucky, not

going on a mission for something in particular. And Walmart may not

have the best quality shoes, but you can't beat them for summer

sandals. I get bored of my shoes before I wear them out anyway.

Payless has also been another place I go. This summer they have these

cute slip ons, like open back but loafer style in front, and I have

them in 3 colors. Also available are these Asian inspired slip ons

which I purchased (although the background is pink, I love the

beadwork, it's a compromise).

Did you try Boston Cinderella? (I think that's their name) I purchased

a pair of closed shoes (penny loafer style) from them which worked out

and got a hold of 2 very nice summer sandals from their stock at an

LPA clothes exchange. I suppose they were to narrow for whoever

purchased them. My feet are wide, but not extremely.

It definately is a problem getting adult looking shoes. While I don't

mind a little bit of 'cute' in my summer sandals, it's a pain in

regular shoes. And I'm certainly not wearing pink Barbie sneakers with

flashing lights in the heels; it clashes with my red scooter. Although

I admit to having a very charming pair of sandals with the twins' name

on them, and what's her face.

Happy shopping,

>

> I am 24/f and I was wondering where the women in the group buy

their shoes and what size they wear? I wear a size 3 1/2 in tennis

shoes and 4 it just depend I have to try them on. I buy kids shoes

but they don't have kids shoes that look like grown up shoes.

>

> Please e-mail me back

> thanks

> Angie

[Guest guest]

If you can wear a 3 1/2 or 4, count your blessings!

I can find goregous grown up looking shoes all day

long (shoe carnival has a whole ISLE of them) if I can

get above a 3 - of course, those of us who wear an 11

WW are stuck with children's shoes...

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[Guest guest]

where do you find a place that carrys WW

thanks

Angie

K McClintock <kage_ar@...> wrote:

If you can wear a 3 1/2 or 4, count your blessings!

I can find goregous grown up looking shoes all day

long (shoe carnival has a whole ISLE of them) if I can

get above a 3 - of course, those of us who wear an 11

WW are stuck with children's shoes...

[Guest guest]

where do you find a place that carrys WW

thanks

Angie

*********

Angie - For work, I have found a small selectin at

www.shoebuy.com -

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[Guest guest]

Angie,

I wear a 2 in girl's

I buy6 mine at walmart.

Shoes

I am 24/f and I was wondering where the women in the group buy their shoes

and what size they wear? I wear a size 3 1/2 in tennis shoes and 4 it just

depend I have to try them on. I buy kids shoes but they don't have kids shoes

that look like grown up shoes.

[Guest guest]

Hi Deanna,

SHOES what a concept. I once worked in a shoe store and had 47 pairs

of shoes! I now have one pair that I wear.

They have been built up on the sides of the soles so I won't turn out

and they fit my orthotic clad feet in them. they are black - yes we

can swear black in summer! I have accepted that this is just part of

ME. I do have a couple of other pairs of running shoes but once the

lifts had to be put on, I was out of luck.

I do wear the others at times, but find even with AFOs my feet get sore when I

don't have the proper lift on the soles! so --- dress shoes. As if. I am

supposed to marry my man sometime in the near future. I have talked to my guys

who build and fit the AFOs I have been told that they have " made " dress shoes

but they are not practical to wear every day.

My biggest problem is I have a small foot. Size 6 so with the

AFO, my shoe is now going to a 7.5 or 8 to make up for the extra

length needed. PLUS I had wide feet anyway, so it is very difficult

to find shoes that will even fit me without tripping me up b/c of the

extra length. anyway, not to be a downer, but good luck to finding

dress shoes, but I find comfort is more important than looks and if

people don't like my shoes - I have " plastic socks " (the pet name for

my AFOs ) that I can kick them with! ha, ha.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Spy,

You are welcome. It was a god send when I found them as my feet

deteriorated first I was able to wear Birconstocks but as my feet got worse it

has been only " finn comfort " . I must have a strap in the back of them. So I wear

only Finn Comfort and the walking shoe from New Balance they are leather and I

wear the black ones.

Barb C

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Hi,

Finding the right shoes is an arduous process. I have tried and failed many

times. I hope the following info helps you. I have psoriatic arthritis which

has severely affected my toes. Closed back steel-toed clogs by Bastad

(Troentorps) have made a huge difference in my comfort, mobility and stamina.

They have a large steel toe box, so no more worries about someone stepping on

your feet or accidentally cracking your feet on a piece of furniture. The

wooden foot bed is orthopaedic. They are well made and very durable. I get

them from a website in the states which also sells Dansko (also a brand I have

had good luck with). Not sure if they will ship to the UK, but worth a shot:

http://www.crazyclogs.org/store/troentorpstore.html

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[Guest guest]

,

Have you tried Finn Comfortshoes? They are expensive but they are the only ones

I can wear besides New Balance.

Barb

[Guest guest]

,

The best New Balance shoes I have found are the 854's. They are a

cross-trainer, good lateral and frontal support. For both men and

women they come in wide sizes. I do everything in these shoes - they

are like a second skin to me. Matter of fact I just got another pair

from New Balance North Shore.

http://www.nbnorthshore.com/mcrosstraining_detail.cfm/shoe-MX854WN

(this is the men's shoe - the one I have is the same style but made

for women's feet) I've worn New Balance shoes for about 10 years now

and they make all the difference.

They are $89.00 and worth every cent.

~ Gretchen

[Guest guest]

Hey ,

After years and years of looking for the perfect shoe I finally realized that

the only shoes that worked are boots that lace up at least three or four inches

above my ankles. I look for the lighest and the cheapest! Since I wear them out

pretty fast I go to Wal-Mart or K-Mart and get a new pair as soon as they start

breaking down. About 3 or 4 months.

Bob