Shoes

[Lisa and Pic]

Oh, I so much understand about hurting feet and teaching. Hope you find a comfortable pair of Nikes. (I don't think people realize how much teachers stand up through the day.)

For me, Nikes never fit well, so I had to move on to other brands. I agree with some other members, I do like Asics. However the most comfortable brand of shoes I have ever bought are Danskos, which are not athletic shoes, but oh so comfortable.

[BabyGirl Rosie]

Thought I would share what I ended up doing. First let me say that I went to 6 different shoe stores. It has been a wild day. Almost every one of them recommended Asics and said no way on the Nike Shox. The main issue I had was finding "normal" colors. Haha Lime green and hot pink are really in right now. I visited Lady Footlocker, Champs, Finishline, Academy, Dick's, and Shoe Carnival. I did stick with the Nike because that it what felt best on my feet. I purchased the Nike Dual Fusion. Dual Fusion ST 2. After trying on 9 million different pairs. Haha. They have been given good reviews for comfort and two employees told me that was what they wore as well. By luck, one of my former students was a worker there. She stayed with me and let me try on so many different ones. She just kept pulling shoes until I was happy. So, I will let you all know what I think about them after wearing them!

[deonk1]

Running Room does this... I learned a lot, the shoes have colour codes, depending on how you step... Its very important to make sure you get the right fit.

Originally Posted by Ellie May

I'd find a running/walking shop. they are great for this. They will spend tons of time helping you find some and ten you can walk on an in store treadmill. If you buy them, use them, and then decide they don't work you can return them. It really has everything to do with what works for you.

New Balance...and only one or two styles...work for me because .i can't have high arches.

[BabyGirl Rosie]

Originally Posted by deonk1

Running Room does this... I learned a lot, the shoes have colour codes, depending on how you step... Its very important to make sure you get the right fit.

Unfortunately where I live we have very limited places to shop. . To my knowledge, we don't have any stores that do anything like this.

[JMuedog]

Originally Posted by ritapatt

My daughter started teaching last year and her feet were a mess until she tried a pair of my Merrell's- she is sold! They aren't running shoes but if you need shoes for the other days the Q-form footbed is amazing (the restaurant people use their black clogs, I worked at Sams Club for a few years and I was the only one who had no foot aches) My husband has super wide,short feet and is hard on the insides of sneakers- he wears New Balance for the fit.

I LOVE Merrell's! Every pair of those shoes that I own feel fantastic. I have their dress shoes, running shoes, hiking boots etc... If its not over a 8 hour shift I'd go with these.

For longer work shifts I wear Dansko's. They are well know in the medical professions. We can't wear sneakers at work, but I think even if we could I'd still wear these. The aren't cute and they are pricey but they are my go to shoe for standing. I will only wear Dansko's for my 12 hr shifts.

I have hardly any selection as far as shoe stores so I'm a huge fan of Zappos. The shoes I order are always on my porch the next day and I just return any shoe I don't like.

[BabyGirl Rosie]

Originally Posted by JMuedog

I LOVE Merrell's! Every pair of those shoes that I own feel fantastic. I have their dress shoes, running shoes, hiking boots etc... If its not over a 8 hour shift I'd go with these.

For longer work shifts I wear Dansko's. They are well know in the medical professions. We can't wear sneakers at work, but I think even if we could I'd still wear these. The aren't cute and they are pricey but they are my go to shoe for standing. I will only wear Dansko's for my 12 hr shifts.

I have hardly any selection as far as shoe stores so I'm a huge fan of Zappos. The shoes I order are always on my porch the next day and I just return any shoe I don't like.

I was wondering about Zappos. When you look at shoes they come up a lot. With all the scams on the web I try to be careful. So thanks for sharing!

[KazzyK810]

Originally Posted by BabyGirl Rosie

I was wondering about Zappos. When you look at shoes they come up a lot. With all the scams on the web I try to be careful. So thanks for sharing!

I love Zappos!!! I've been a Zappo VIP for since my son was in middle school (he's now a junior in college), as it was a great place to by skater shoes (DC, Etnies, Circa, Globe, etc.) I order lots of shoes through them. They are great and returns are no hassle!

I see alot of people like ASICS, my only problem with them is that they seem to run a little small in many styles, so I can't just order my regular size and know they will fit. I always have to find a style I like at an actual store and try them on for sizing...and then go order them from Zappos, cos they almost always cheaper there.

[ladyjane]

I have always liked the look of Nike, but they were never all that comfortable. I personally think that Asics and New Balance are much more comfortable.

[Meggie]

Clarks or Hush Puppies

[sophias mommy]

Originally Posted by BabyGirl Rosie

Thought I would share what I ended up doing. First let me say that I went to 6 different shoe stores. It has been a wild day. Almost every one of them recommended Asics and said no way on the Nike Shox. The main issue I had was finding "normal" colors. Haha Lime green and hot pink are really in right now. I visited Lady Footlocker, Champs, Finishline, Academy, Dick's, and Shoe Carnival. I did stick with the Nike because that it what felt best on my feet. I purchased the Nike Dual Fusion. Dual Fusion ST 2. After trying on 9 million different pairs. Haha. They have been given good reviews for comfort and two employees told me that was what they wore as well. By luck, one of my former students was a worker there. She stayed with me and let me try on so many different ones. She just kept pulling shoes until I was happy. So, I will let you all know what I think about them after wearing them!

Good choice!!!!! I saw those in stores too, and thought they were cute! I'm kinda surprised everyone said no to the shox! Oh well, I like mine!!

[BabyGirl Rosie]

Originally Posted by sophias mommy

Good choice!!!!! I saw those in stores too, and thought they were cute! I'm kinda surprised everyone said no to the shox! Oh well, I like mine!!

I love the look of the shox. My heart was set on getting them. But they said if you are on your feet all day they would not be the first choice. Let me know how they work for you.

[bijoux1]

Rhonda,
I'm sooo glad you found a pair, and I hope they work well for you!! It took forever for my boyfriend to finally answer me about his shoes bc he's been out of town. The Nike tennis shoes he now wears are the Nike Cushlon. He actually gets his at the Nike outlet we have here. He swears by these, and they are his favorite type of Nikes.

Also, for future reference in regards to Zappos, i wear a size that is hard to find, and I LOVE Zappos!! They have the best customer service of anywhere I have ever used for anything!

Sometimes their prices on some things can be a little more, but not on everything. But it is free shipping both ways, and u have a year to return the shoes for your money back. If you sign up to be a VIP member it is free overnight. I have ordered as late as 4 pm and still had the shoes at my front door the next day!!

But it sounds like you found a great pair, and I hope they work out well for you!!!