Re: Workout/shoe question...

[Guest guest]

i would say yes, it really is. the shoes are going to help keep your feet in proper alignment and help absorb some of the shock on your joints. i have made the mistake of doing the leslie sansone 3 mile barefoot and i was much sorer that i usually am. the only time i exercise without shoes is when i do yoga.

just my $.02

-heidi

On 3/17/06, Ajerseygirl52@... <Ajerseygirl52@...> wrote:

Is it really necessary to wear sneakers when we work out? I hate shoes of any kind and to do my workout I have to put shoes on. I was just wondering if it is was safe to my ankles to not wear shoes? Thank you and hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Hugs & Happiness,Sue...

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[Guest guest]

Sue,

I hate shoes too. But I have learned that a

supportive shoe is vital. I don't know about ankles,

but without support, you risk damage to the tendons on

the sides of your feet and your heel.

I have seen way too much of my pediatrist. Shots in

the foot hurt like h@@#$% (the shots are like

cortizone. I don't remember exactly what they

contain.)

I wear a good supportive shoe at all times and have

not had to return to the doc for about a year. He

told me the only thing he could do was another shot.

But if you hate your shoes that much, go to a shoe

store and keep trying on shoes until you find a pair

that are right. Try different widths. My husband is

a 4E - every wide. I am a womans 13E, but I wear

men's sports shoes because men's shoes are more

supportive than womens - in my experience.

I have over 200 pounds to loose, so I am really put

some abuse on my feet and have to take care of them.

But I think that the same thing goes for anyone,

barefeet do not support your foot during exercise.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a great weekend.

BeckyH

--- Ajerseygirl52@... wrote:

> Is it really necessary to wear sneakers when we work

> out? I hate shoes of

> any kind and to do my workout I have to put shoes

> on. I was just wondering if it

> is was safe to my ankles to not wear shoes? Thank

> you and hope everyone has

> a wonderful weekend!

>

> Hugs & Happiness,

> Sue...

>

> (http://www.tickerfactory.com/)

>

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[Guest guest]

I agree with the other ladies. I was told that the problems I have

with my feet developed from going bare foot too much (I hated shoes,

too) and being so overweight. I started buying New Balance (on sale

they are as low as $35, I think, and go up to $60) and they have

helped me SO much. They are the only shoes that are comfortable for

me. I buy the men's running shoes (running shoes are supposed to be

the most supportive) and I have 4E width and I'm telling you, my feet

can withstand just about anything now. Last July, I was limping

around everywhere because my feet hurt so bad. Turns out my arches

had fallen (overweight and barefoot--was told it was only a matter of

time) and I just *hurt*. Anyway, started wearing NB and within a

week, was walking and in Sept started doing WATP. *shrugs* Just a

thought!

Good luck!

-Bonnie

>

> Is it really necessary to wear sneakers when we work out? I hate

shoes of

[Guest guest]

I personally walked most of the time on my old treadmill barefooted.(It's probably not a good idea to do that) Since I got the other one I always wear shoes as the surface is different and makes my feet a little sore without shoes. I think it is probably a good idea to always wear shoes when exercising especially for high impact execises so you will have the arch, heel and ankle support. But as you said when you are used to going barefeet it may be easier for you. My suggestion is to wear shoes for most of your exercises but maybe kick them off if you are doing like the standing still toning type exercise you know like working your upper body or even lower body without a lot of stepping and movement. I'm like you myself. My shoes are kicked off when I eneter my house and don't go on till I'm ready to leave my house unless I am exercising. When I go outside I always wear easy slip on and off shoes mostly flip flops in warm weather. Where I cant stand wearing shoes in the house I'm right the opposite outside. I cant stand going bare foot outside. LOL The above is only my opinion.

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Workout/shoe question...

Is it really necessary to wear sneakers when we work out? I hate shoes of any kind and to do my workout I have to put shoes on. I was just wondering if it is was safe to my ankles to not wear shoes? Thank you and hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Hugs & Happiness,Sue...

[Guest guest]

For me it depends on what exercise I am doing -- and where I am doing it. When I am doing my exercise videos in the privacy of my own home, I do it without shoes. I do wear some heavy socks while I exercise. When I am on my treadmill or at the YMCA -- I always wear shoes. I will also say that as a diabetic, I always have something on my feet -- either shoes, heavy socks, or flip flops at home. I want to protect my feet as much as possible. Dacia <>< For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and

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[Guest guest]

In my opinion, I would say it depends on what you are doing and if you are afraid of damaging your feet... stubbing toes, dropping weights on them GASP, etc....

I definately do when I walk or am at Curves.... when I do my workout videos at home: 50/50

[Guest guest]

Hey, thanks Sandi!!! Sometimes Ebay just doesn't come to mind as

quickly as it should! I haven't found anything else that works well

for me, possibly because my feet are so wide. *shrugs* It's okay,

though, at least I don't have to pay to have them custom made or

something

-Bonnie

> If you have a Kohl's near you, you might want to head over there. I

found a

> pair of New Balance running shoes that were regularly $70 on sale

for $17ish

> last weekend! I have to agree......they are very comfy. After many

shoe trials

> & tribulations, I've found that there are a few shoes that work

consistantly

> on my feet....Asics, Nike Pegasus, and New Balance. I have friends

(walkers

> & runners) that swear by Saucony, and you couldn't pay me to ever

put on

> another pair.

>

[Guest guest]

*lol* This just cracked me up. I had a clarinet teacher that used to

tell me he was going to beat me with a wet noodle and I had no idea

what he was going on about until I was older and realized it was a

joke (I was 12 and lived a very sheltered life )

But as for NB shoes, Kohl's and JCPenney's have the best selection out

here. Kohl's had two entire rows of NB just for men and most were

running shoes. Just something to keep in mind if you're ever looking

for 'em

-Bonnie

> You ladies are a wealth of information and I'll go to the corner and

slap

> myself with a wet noodle for the thought of working out barefoot

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