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I had to get a second job(money's tight didn't want welfare) it involves standing on my feet for the entire 8 hour shift it was the suck because my shoes are just not padded well enough for that......what are the most comfortable shoes I can get??? They don't have to be any particular style just comfortable for standing around for hours on end
hurley842002
07-15-2013, 18:31
I've been wearing these for a couple months now.... http://m.underarmour.com/shop/us/en/mens-ua-valsetz-trail-boot/pid1224003
Most comfortable duty boots I've ever had, and I walk a lot on hard concrete surfaces for 8 hours. I believe they make other style boots and shoes with the same sole, so there may be other "style" options. They sell these boots at sportsmans and gander.
ecco, or new balance makes extra cushion shoes
hghclsswhitetrsh
07-15-2013, 19:04
+1 for Ecco.
Dansko and New Balance have a good reputation for shoes you can stand in all day.
spongejosh
07-15-2013, 19:15
Are you gellin'?
Dress shoes, boots, tennis shoes...?
I put Sole insoles in ALL my work shoes and most of my everyday footware. On the feet 8-10 hours a day at least four days a week.
Dr. Martins work for me. Both pair of Keens blew out within a year. The sales lady didn't believe me. Merrill cross trainers hold up well. Same with Salomon. Eccos never fit me right.
I'm on my feet all day long too. Standing on concrete or metal grating. Dr. Martens have treated me the best. Your mileage may vary.
tmleadr03
07-15-2013, 19:48
http://www.redbackboots.com
Most comfortable boots I have owned.
BigNick73
07-15-2013, 20:02
http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/index.htm these are stupid comfortable and stupid looking
On a serious note get yourself a pair of http://archmolds.com/ they're pricey for insoles but work wonders. You heat them in the oven, put em in the shoes then put the shoes on and they mold to your feet.
plus one for insoles. I went Goodfeet. Way overpriced but it did get my feet back to normal. I might try the archmolds.
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What type of shoes? Walking? Black, white or any other dress code? Dress? Boots? I have many suggestions but we need that information to work from.
RblDiver
07-16-2013, 13:51
Another +1 to insoles (I think I just had some Dr Scholes, don't remember the exact type). When I was a cell phone salesman I had to stand all day (on hard concrete at that, it was in a Sam's Club), and the insoles helped 5000%. My lower back pain went away (or, at least lessened considerably).
Great-Kazoo
07-16-2013, 14:00
Before you shell out major dollars, have you looked at getting orthotics? The ain't cheap but well worth the investment. After that new balance, OR (go ahead and laugh) the same shoes nurses were.
brokenscout
07-16-2013, 15:52
This is Colorado, we don't shoes[Coffee] I like New Balance.
This is Colorado, we don't shoes[Coffee] I like New Balance.
I've got three of four pair of New Balance shoes for walking around but the OP still hasn't said what his requirements are. OP, if you can wear NB shoes... do.
What type of shoes? Walking? Black, white or any other dress code? Dress? Boots? I have many suggestions but we need that information to work from.
standing leaning against a counter on a concrete floor getting lots of pain in my heels
no dress code but i really dont want boots.....
what eccos do you guys like???
oh and sorry for the lack of updates ive been working non stop
Great-Kazoo
07-17-2013, 20:30
standing leaning against a counter on a concrete floor getting lots of pain in my heels
no dress code but i really dont want boots.....
what eccos do you guys like???
Once again ORTHOTICS. No shoe will resolve the heel issues, diminish, yes. resolve, no.
SA Friday
07-17-2013, 22:01
Don't laugh, but good running shoes made to fit your feet are going to probably be the best. Go to a running shoe store and find what fits. Once I found what shoes fit my feet, all the pains went away. The difference between one with high arches, long toes, flat wide ball of feet, and underpronates compared to flat feet with no arch and overpronates is huge. Get the wrong shoe, I don't care if you are standing, walking or running, you suffer.
Cofi, concrete standing can really do a number to your feet. In addition to your shoes (make sure they provide arch support as well as cushioning for your heels), make sure you wear some high quality socks. I've seen socks at Sam's that have extra cushioning at your heels and the pads of your feet. I think they were hunting socks- nice and thick and they snug your feet.
When I worked at a place that had a concrete floor, I wore my combat boots. Altimas.
Man, I miss those boots.
nisils14
07-18-2013, 04:10
I wear a pair of broken ass Vans with gel inserts to work, works for me. Skate shoes to me seem to be most comfortable. It could be you're getting conditioned to standing for longer periods of time. Mine were sore for just a few days when I returned to work from a long break.
Nike Flex. If you could wrap your feet in a pillowy cloud and walk on the heavens I'd imagine it would feel just like your feet do when wearing a pair of Nike Flex.
bought these
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003Y678H0/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
jim i am definitely getting orthotics but i wanted to put them in quality shoes
Great-Kazoo
07-18-2013, 08:30
bought these
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003Y678H0/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
jim i am definitely getting orthotics but i wanted to put them in quality shoes
It doesn't matter what shoes you put them in. The orthotic replaces any arch insert the shoe has. They take a cast of your foot, then make a hard plastic insert for you shoe. After getting orthotics i buy cheap shoes, toss what passes for an arch insert out and use the prescribed unit.
(go ahead and laugh) the same shoes nurses wear.
No laughing... I dated a nurse once, and the last thing she would ever complain about was her feet... No shit. ^This is sound advice from a man who knows a lot about a lot of stuff- all would do well to heed Jim's advice (most of the time [Coffee]). Nurse's shoes are designed to be in the standing position for extended periods, so they have to be comfortable.
If boots are okay, I got some Converse Stealth tan (non-zipper) combat boots first week in Afghanistan, light, comfortable, tough, and I still wear them 4 1/2 years later. Most comfortable footwear I own! [Beer]
It doesn't matter what shoes you put them in. The orthotic replaces any arch insert the shoe has. They take a cast of your foot, then make a hard plastic insert for you shoe. After getting orthotics i buy cheap shoes, toss what passes for an arch insert out and use the prescribed unit.
How many pairs of orthotics were you prescribed??
Great-Kazoo
07-18-2013, 10:17
How many pairs of orthotics were you prescribed??
1 pr unless you have stellar ins o scam the FSA path they ain't cheap.
1 pr unless you have stellar ins o scam the FSA path they ain't cheap.lmao that's what I thought....I'm new to the whole ins thing.....just tell my doc that my heels hurt???
bought these
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003Y678H0/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
jim i am definitely getting orthotics but i wanted to put them in quality shoes
you bought golf shoes? Thought you said you were standing on concrete. They're golf shoes for a reason....
you bought golf shoes? Thought you said you were standing on concrete. They're golf shoes for a reason....
golf/street shoe hybrid
soldier-of-the-apocalypse
07-19-2013, 14:19
Try redwing or Irish setter boots I have 2 pairs of each and I love them they are both made by redwing but the Irish setters are for hunting and the red wings are for work. The only problem is they run $150 and up a pair. But they are the most comfortable shoes I've ever had and they last over 5 years. I couldn't stand in tennis shoes that long but the Nike frees are good and rebok zig tech are also good but they will run you about $100 bucks so I would go for the boots. If money is really tight maybe you could try a pair of crocks if you don't mind looking like a lefty hippie queer
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