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Hey guys;
I got a new job at a retail store after working a few years at a cushy over-the-phone technical support job. As such, my feet are KILLING me!
Hoping you guys could recommend some good, comfortable, and sweet-looking shoes for me? I'm lucky enough that there isn't a "dress code" on shoes, as long as they are close-toed (no sandals/flip-flops).
I'm a big guy (yes, overweight, and yes, working on it), with big feet.
I wouldn't mind a running style of shoe, something kind of like the ones here, or a bit more stylish, like these. Overall, though, I'm not super picky. I would like some comfortable shoes that look good too.
Any tips for a fluffy guy like me?
Thanks!
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Vibram Fivefingers. You have to measure your feet with a ruler, but they're so comfortable. It's like walking barefoot, but your feet are protected.
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Anything with an arch that fits your feet and that's wide enough. Maybe new balance?
One thing to keep in mind is that the longer you stand in one place, the more your feet will bother you. To be honest, this is something that even thin people deal with. No matter what, your feet will be sore at the end of a long day on your feet.
My advice? Just take a hot shower then you get home and you'll sleep better from standing up all day.
Cubical jobs might have prestige, but sitting is horrible for metabolism, it drops to near zero. Count your blessings. I'd get a ball for when you do sit down, even small movements can keep your metabolism going. =)
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From personal experience from working as a walmart cashier nothing beats a pair of Asics, make sure you get the right arch support (6'1 270lbs, so a bit "fluffy" myself)
Also keep moving, I used to jog in place or bounce up and down between customers just to keep the blood flow going otherwise my feet would just feel dead and cramped
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Just get a pair of high AF1s, can't go wrong with those.
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I don't really know much about shoes and stuff but I recently bought these shoes. Air pegasus 28. They are like $90 but very worth it. I go to the gym in these and use them to walk around campus and just go anywhere in general. I'm no shoe expert but I really I'd recommend these to anyone looking for comfortable shoes.
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On July 30 2011 14:28 Mtndrew wrote:Vibram Fivefingers. You have to measure your feet with a ruler, but they're so comfortable. It's like walking barefoot, but your feet are protected.
those are the ugliest and goofiest looking things i have ever seen
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I just got these for running, and eventually they phased out the Nike Shocks I was wearing to work (Shocks are terrible for you btw). They're as comfortable as slippers, and perrrsonally, I care more for function over aesthetics. =D
Brooks Green Silence shoes
Also, if you run on the balls of your feet (never letting your heel touch the ground), you'll get full effect of these shoes (or any "minimalist shoe"). If you've never run like this before (like me! =D), you'll have to build up those muscles for a few weeks.
But it's totally worth it! Ever since switching running styles, my runs are no longer dictated by joint pains, but by muscle endurance and mental fortitude. If you're interested, I can post the logic behind minimalist shoes vs padded ones.
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On July 30 2011 14:38 benjammin wrote:Show nested quote +On July 30 2011 14:28 Mtndrew wrote:Vibram Fivefingers. You have to measure your feet with a ruler, but they're so comfortable. It's like walking barefoot, but your feet are protected. those are the ugliest and goofiest looking things i have ever seen
i dont even like walking around barefoot?
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On July 30 2011 14:28 Mtndrew wrote:Vibram Fivefingers. You have to measure your feet with a ruler, but they're so comfortable. It's like walking barefoot, but your feet are protected.
Why would recommend that to a person working at a retail store haha, he's gonna look goofy
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Like wearing pillows
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I only have a few passions in life.
Music,women,family,shoes,and Starcraft(duh?)
If you want a selection to chose from check out this page
Gotta go with the Jordans, no comfortability like it, feels like your wearing nothing.
I always recommend basketball shoes to anyone for any reason,very comfortable the BEST support,always stylish and usually affordable.Im not a basketball fan but the shoes are the best and there are MIllions to chose from.
Of course it ALL started here with the AIR FORCE ONES!
How many shoes get a a song??
My favorite no doubt, every color pair imaginable and low,mid, or high tops
Me personally the Mid Tops with the Red on Black.
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Running shoes are meant for running, none of the shoes recommended so far are meant for standing up for long periods.
Go to any decent shoe store and they can recommend you a few models meant to be working standing up for long hours. Make sure you try a few to get the ones that fit you best. You will also most likely want to put in a removable gel insole, makes a pretty important difference.
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I've worked at Footlocker for a while now, go with some Nike Air Max 2011's for what is currently out there. Yes one of the more expensive shoes out there but for the comfort you're getting they're the best out there. Trust me. Air Max 2011's
You could also go with a decent pair of Asics, you'll be looking for a model that has Gel if you're looking for comfort. Although they're are cheaper versions out there the more expensive models are going to generally be comfortable as long as you know what to look for. Asics
Also a big thing when buying shoes is getting the right size. Don't buy online, go to a store make sure you try them on before you buy them. When you buy online and you have no idea how brands sizes run or how the shoe is made you're never going to get the right fit and will most likely have a lot of problems.
Those would be my suggestions, personally I love Max's, with the Air Max 2009's being the best ones they've ever made but the 2011's are a close second. Stay away from 2010's they're a lot harder on wider feet and are a lot less flexible and the Flywire on the 2010's are no where near as durable as the Hyperfuse on the 2011's.
Not to bash other suggestions out there but:
Jordans are always going to be more for style and fashion than comfort. (exceptions being Jordan 3's Jordan 11's and a few other "rarer" Jordan's)
New Balance are good but just like Asics the more you spend they better result you're going to get, personally I don't like them as much as Asics but some people swear by them. It's just something else you might want to look into when you go to shop around.
Air Force ones.... Are you kidding me... for comfort... really? About as flat a shoe you can get, maybe with an Insole replacement they might be somewhat comfortable but just stay clear of them if you're going to be on your feet all day. (goes for a lot of "skate" shoes as well)
As for the "lightweight" movement shoes are going through, you'll probably want to stay clear of them for an everyday shoe, they're more designed for actually running in and even working out. If I wear to suggest any they would be the Reebok RealFlex, Nike Free Run 2's, Nike Lunarglide 3's and Adidas Climacool's. But that being said you're going to want something with a lot more cushioning and support so I'd stay away from these unless you're going to be working out or running in them.
As far as the Fivefingers and other imitation foot gloves out there, I really wouldn't recommend them for the workplace, maybe as a workout or gardening shoe but in public they're just weird and really aren't all that awesome. Yes it's like being barefoot, but being barefoot sucks remember the last time you stepped on a rock barefoot? Or maybe that time you got a splinter running across an old wooden deck? If you do want to try them on go to your local Dicks and see what the hype is all about but personally I am not a fan.
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I work at a running store and running shoes are great for just standing as long as they are cushioned running shoes. Barefoot or stability shoes will not be that great. Since you are a big guy i would recommend the Nike Vomero 6, comes in widths, and the Nike Air Max 2011. If you buy them from a Nike owned store you will have 30 days to try them out, actually wear them to work and outside. If you don't like them they will give you your money back. Personally I like and wear the 2011 and i'm on my feet 50+ hours a week in retail.
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My first pair were Hushpuppies the 2nd pair are Merrils, honestly a lot of it is getting used to it. I've worked retail for 2 years on hard concrete floors walking all over and you just get used to it. I've always been in a business casual environment at my jobs so I can't wear tennis shoes, but you'll get used to it. Replacing the insoles on some leather slip on style shoes can be nice.
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I work in a restaurant and I can be on my feet for 10+ hours a day. I own a pair of nike free run 2s. They are incredibly comfortable. My feet never hurt after longs shifts. They look sharp and I also wear them casually and go running with them because they are that awesome.
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So comfy.
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On July 30 2011 15:29 Zdrastochye wrote:So comfy.
Oh god no, I made the mistake of wearing a pair of allstars my first week on the job by the end of it I felt like a cripple
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