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2012/06/10 19:48:57 (permalink)
I do a lot of walking on hard surfaces like concrete so I need some new comfy shoes. My New Balance MT473's are about 3 years old now so yeah they're toast. I bought some New Balance M540SB1's yesterday to replace them but my ankles are swollen after wearing them for one day so yeah clearly not the same kind of shoe. Any ideas on what might be good?

 
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    Re:Need help selecting some good shoes 2012/06/10 19:53:27 (permalink)
    yes, you need ninja shoes mate! 

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    Re:Need help selecting some good shoes 2012/06/10 20:10:07 (permalink)
    I am also looking for something, I bought a pair from walmart and it gave me nothing but blisters.
     
    I need something for my walks/gym.

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    Re:Need help selecting some good shoes 2012/06/10 20:38:30 (permalink)
    Nike Air Monarch
     
    http://store.nike.com/us/...pid-361315/pgid-361317
     
    You can get them cheaper at other places like Famous Footwear.
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    Re:Need help selecting some good shoes 2012/06/10 21:18:49 (permalink)
    I suggest that you get a shoe with:
     
      Light weight
      Zero to very little heal
      Zero to very little arch support
      Flexes through full sole from toe to mid-sole to heal
      Twists through full sole
      No heel cup
      Wide toe box - don't want your toes crammed together
      Very thin sole - you want to feel the ground
     
    Nike Free series (Free Run+ for those new to barefoot style)
    Vivo Barefoot
    Pumas
     
    All great shoes.  I dumped the super duper high tech thick soled shoes a while ago, and my back pain went away, no more blisters, no more knee pain, and y feet don't cramp at night anymore......that was the worst.  It works the opposite the way you think it would.  The closer your feet are to the ground and the more they can naturally flex the better off you will be.
     
    I suggest the Nike Free Run+ to start out with....it's a great transition shoe when going towards something more minimalist.
     
     
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    Re:Need help selecting some good shoes 2012/06/11 18:02:11 (permalink)
    I really like my air monarchs, just bought another pair after my old ones finally fell apart after 4 years.

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    Re:Need help selecting some good shoes 2012/06/11 18:37:07 (permalink)
    Nike SB or Nike 6.0, both skate shoes but they are insanely comfortable.

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    Re:Need help selecting some good shoes 2012/06/11 18:49:45 (permalink)
    I have raised arches.
    http://www.nytimes.com/im...8Plantarfasciitis.html
    so when i walk the tendons in my feet stretch/rip, and my knees will swell if i use the wrong shoe or walk without shoes.
     
    I suffered from this pain for a very long time ( on my feet 15-18 hours a day)
    so i have tried all the best shoe inserts and gel pads and things like that.
     
    about a year ago i did a search for the most recommened shoe by doctors and the search i got back was for the Rebook Zig Tech.
    $100 later i have zero pain and my feet feel great. also my knees dont kill me any more and im getting the best sleep i can ever remember.
     
    i notice rite away that they give you a small push forward while walking and running too. you have to try a pair on for your self at a rebook store to feel what im talking about. remember all shoes will break in around your feet in just a matter of days.
     
    http://shop.reebok.com/US/mens/footwear
     
    they do come in all black at the store.
     
     
     
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    Re:Need help selecting some good shoes 2012/06/11 18:53:29 (permalink)
    Vibrams =)

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    Re:Need help selecting some good shoes 2012/06/11 19:01:26 (permalink)
    You are lucky to have any arch in your feet, my feet are so damn flat its crazy.

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    Re:Need help selecting some good shoes 2012/06/11 19:08:33 (permalink)
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    You are lucky to have any arch in your feet, my feet are so damn flat its crazy.

     
    Most of the fastest sprinters in the world have no arches....completely flat feet.

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    Re:Need help selecting some good shoes 2012/06/11 19:14:04 (permalink)
    Very few of these people are going to give you the right advice. The answer is to go to a runners store and have them evaluate your foot type. Or go to a podiatrist but that's may not be practical just for shoes. Shoes are made in three different types. Stability, motion control and neutral. If you have a high arch, look for a neutral shoe. If you have a flexible flatfoot, weight bearing your arch goes down and non weight bearing you have somewhat of an arch.....stability shoe. If you have a flat foot both weight bearing and none weight bearing, motion control.

    Look at the major brands of shoe. Saucony, new balance and Asics. These shoes in the runner type will be the best and expect to pay 80-120 bucks. These shoes will last you. Stay away from the Nikes. They sacrifice stability by making the shoes look trendy and break down quickly. Or buy them and then go back to my advice. At least that way you will have a pair of shoes to mow the lawn in after you buy your second pair. For what its worth

    Each shoe manufacturer will have the various categories I mentioned. Find your foot type and try on the shoes in the various brands to see which shoe type fits you best. If you are on you feet a lot and you overpronate....consider some custom orthotics. These will help get you through the day. Good luck

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