NB shoes S-1 Last

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My NB cross-trainers are built on the S1-last, which was recommended to

me by Stefan, my orthotist at Swiss Balance. Originally I started out

in a S-1 last from , that he recommended. The S-1 last means that

if you put a ruler on the bottom of your shoe, from middle of the heel

to middle of the toe, the line should be straight. Shoes on a S-1 last

work best for my and my custom in-shoe orthotics.

Naturally, because the orthotics take up room - even though the NB

shoes are wider and built for a woman's feet, I order an 8, even though

my ordinary shoe size is about 6 and 1/2. I prefer my cross trainers

the best because they are extremely durable, nothing is 'soft' and I

can go from walking the dog, to biking, to the gym, to the market, to

the hiking in the hills in one pair of shoes. Another thing about my

cross trainers they don't wear out as fast, but I still purchase 2 pair

a year, as my Internist (and a runner) has suggested.

~ Gretchen