Guest guest Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Yes, but do they come in ? They really do seem to help with all that cushioning. I suspect they might help folks with bad knees as well, though I've not had trouble there so perhaps shouldn't guess. In a message dated 5/12/2010 12:41:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kathy.thun@... writes: Payless has a knock-off that's just as good. They're called Pacers. You can get them on-line for about $40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Just thought I'd offer this as it was mentioned on another post. The Skecher Shape Ups tennies are a godsend. They'll do wonders for your back and your posture. I have cervical problems and they help me with both posture and balance. Payless has a knock-off that's just as good. They're called Pacers. You can get them on-line for about $40. My sister who has had 6 lower back surgeries wears them all the time. Kathy MN ________________________________ From: " jarcher107@... " <jarcher107@...> spinal problems Sent: Tue, May 11, 2010 10:28:45 PM Subject: Re: Fusion vs Laminectomy vs disk replacement -lum...  No, ton, SC...guess it's a common way of warning potential cuttees about what to expect esp if your only prior " surgical " experience was a drive-by one. (My guy is ortho, fwiw.) Oh...I can maybe offer a hundred dollar way to ease up on some pain...those Skecher Shapeups? Can't say as my 64-year old butt is " firming up " but I am living in them now, and they might in fact be part of the reason the pain has backed off some...they really, truly, seriously cushion each step Wish I could squeeze one into the L4-L5 space! In a message dated 5/11/2010 10:46:15 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, i_ownaberner writes: Do you live in St Louis...that is the exact same thing my neuro surg said...weird. ..word for word exactly the same Deb RN Debra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 I bought a pair and they do help alot. ________________________________ From: Kathy Thun <kathy.thun@...> spinal problems Sent: Wed, May 12, 2010 12:36:44 PM Subject: Skecher Shape Ups Just thought I'd offer this as it was mentioned on another post. The Skecher Shape Ups tennies are a godsend. They'll do wonders for your back and your posture. I have cervical problems and they help me with both posture and balance. Payless has a knock-off that's just as good. They're called Pacers. You can get them on-line for about $40. My sister who has had 6 lower back surgeries wears them all the time. Kathy MN ____________ _________ _________ __ From: " jarcher107aol (DOT) com " <jarcher107aol (DOT) com> spinedisorderssuppo rtgroup@gro ups.com Sent: Tue, May 11, 2010 10:28:45 PM Subject: Re: Fusion vs Laminectomy vs disk replacement -lum... No, ton, SC...guess it's a common way of warning potential cuttees about what to expect esp if your only prior " surgical " experience was a drive-by one. (My guy is ortho, fwiw.) Oh...I can maybe offer a hundred dollar way to ease up on some pain...those Skecher Shapeups? Can't say as my 64-year old butt is " firming up " but I am living in them now, and they might in fact be part of the reason the pain has backed off some...they really, truly, seriously cushion each step Wish I could squeeze one into the L4-L5 space! In a message dated 5/11/2010 10:46:15 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, i_ownaberner writes: Do you live in St Louis...that is the exact same thing my neuro surg said...weird. ..word for word exactly the same Deb RN Debra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 I was ..partly..joking about the Janes...I do know that Skechers comes in a wide variety of styles, including some that apparently will work for folks with uniform requirements...a friend who works for the TSA found a pair that passed muster as " plain toed. " On e thing with Skechers, you might as well start ut trying on apair that is a half size larger than your usual size, they run precisely that small. They sure do feel good though. They also help when I'm doing chores that require standing in one place for any length of time..usually when I try to move after that, it's a killer. With these, I remember to jut kind of rock on them while staying in place, and that really helps. Whether you go with Skechers, or go up or down in price...I'd say " Give a pair a try. " In a message dated 5/13/2010 6:02:23 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, vikingbead@... writes: The knock-off do not come in a Jane type shoe, but the originals (MBT's) do. The MBT's also come in sandels, and several other styles for men and women. I couldn't wear the cheaper versions because I have a wide foot and other foot issues due to RA. I would trying on any pair first, since the width and length can vary quite a bit. --- In spinal problems , jarcher107@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 The knock-off do not come in a Jane type shoe, but the originals (MBT's) do. The MBT's also come in sandels, and several other styles for men and women. I couldn't wear the cheaper versions because I have a wide foot and other foot issues due to RA. I would trying on any pair first, since the width and length can vary quite a bit. > > Yes, but do they come in ? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 I do not have RA however i do have Diabetes and do have very wide feet. Blessings, L Kaiser Desert Fire's Art Gallery: http://www.kaisercreations.com Check out our Healing Solutions by & : http://circlepad.com/healingsolutions/Homepage Ghost/Paranormal website: http://azdesertfire.tripod.com ________________________________ From: cynthiadew1 <vikingbead@...> spinal problems Sent: Thu, May 13, 2010 3:01:49 PM Subject: Re: Skecher Shape Ups The knock-off do not come in a Jane type shoe, but the originals (MBT's) do. The MBT's also come in sandels, and several other styles for men and women. I couldn't wear the cheaper versions because I have a wide foot and other foot issues due to RA. I would trying on any pair first, since the width and length can vary quite a bit. > > Yes, but do they come in ? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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