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SoMuchBetter
Australia10606 Posts
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LuciferSC
Canada535 Posts
On July 30 2011 19:03 Angry_Fetus wrote: Why? Are you insecure? They improve posture and promote proper gait. Do their health benefits not outweigh your vanity? No they do not automatically improve posture nor do they promote proper gait. What most people do with those barefoot shoes are, or when they go barefoot, is they walk the usual gait - heel strike, midstance, toe push-off. Now if you are to reproduce the same gait going barefoot, you will injure your heel - have you come down with conditions like heel spur, plantar fascitis, and even stress fracture of calcaneal bone. One must learn proper gait he/she has to do when going barefoot. Also it's a common mistake for people to make by walking on asphalt with the barefoot shoes on. That is a big no-no as well. | ||
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Erucious
Norway393 Posts
Ive been working in retail stores for a few years, and trying a few different kind of shoes, but the ones i like the best are just sports sneakers (see pic). Also, i recommend you to tell your boss/chain to supply with mats where you stand the most (behind the register, or behind a PC). If you cant persuade them, tell them you need it because your back and knees/feet are starting to hurt, and they will lose more money if you have to take sick days because of that. Just bought these shoes - they arent the greatest but they were affordable (80 euro~~, i live in Norway so its cheap). Quite comfy. ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/lqltk.jpg) | ||
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Angry_Fetus
Canada444 Posts
On July 30 2011 19:10 LuciferSC wrote: No they do not automatically improve posture nor do they promote proper gait. What most people do with those barefoot shoes are, or when they go barefoot, is they walk the usual gait - heel strike, midstance, toe push-off. Now if you are to reproduce the same gait going barefoot, you will injure your heel - have you come down with conditions like heel spur, plantar fascitis, and even stress fracture of calcaneal bone. One must learn proper gait he/she has to do when going barefoot. Also it's a common mistake for people to make by walking on asphalt with the barefoot shoes on. That is a big no-no as well. What...? They absolutely do promote proper gait. I never said you instantly gained a forefoot strike when putting on minimalist footwear. You will learn how to forefoot strike, as heel striking WILL be painful without a huge cushion. That IS promoting proper gait. It isn't hard to adapt your footstrike. A few hours for other people I've spoken to. I used to have plantar fascitis, I don't see why that matters though. Your last paragraph is entirely wrong, as I pointed out in my previous post, and my personal experience can attest too. It might be uncomfortable for a short period, that's it. | ||
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iRk
Sweden83 Posts
On July 30 2011 15:22 LambtrOn wrote: 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. ![[image loading]](http://dacize.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/nike-free-run-2-0.jpg) Yo, where did you buy those? They look awsome and sound awsome. I want a pair :D | ||
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Psychobabas
2531 Posts
On July 30 2011 19:30 iRk wrote: Yo, where did you buy those? They look awsome and sound awsome. I want a pair :D Just make sure you dont step on dogshit. Looks like a bitch to clean. | ||
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noname_
466 Posts
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Aphasie
Norway474 Posts
![[image loading]](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_R0MIXcZaUcc/TQtH5a6HQZI/AAAAAAAAAAQ/pNSV2O-MHV8/s1600/mizuno+wave+rider+13.jpg) Mizuno Wave Riders. They are fantastic, feels like you're walking on air. Continuous stream of air trough the entire shoe, good grip and fantastic shock absorption. Great shoes. But they are quite expensive in Norway, and maybe the US too. But its definitely a shoe and brand i would recommend. Edit: Guess they cost about $100 on the most common shoe sizes | ||
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Martacus
25 Posts
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True_Spike
Poland3429 Posts
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Zealotdriver
United States1557 Posts
Go to a retail shoe store and explain your situation. Don't be afraid to take a really long time deciding. Wear each shoe for at least 5 minutes, stand in place, and walk/run around the store. I have slightly deformed feet and ankles, and it is always a huge pain (literally) to find shoes that are comfortable. I've found that the best way to make a good choice is to test the shoes for as long as possible. As others said, during your shift DO NOT lock your knees! Keep your legs moving and shift your weight around. This kind of constant movement will also help you lose fat faster. | ||
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Existential
Australia2107 Posts
Do not wear these unless you want your feet to die! | ||
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stafu
Australia1196 Posts
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PiRate647
Belgium187 Posts
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Scaramanga
Australia8092 Posts
On July 30 2011 23:01 stafu wrote: These are the most uncomfortable shoes i have ever worn, do not get these if you have to be on your feet all day | ||
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SockArms
United States591 Posts
http://www.drscholls.com/drscholls/productSearch.do?method=doProductDetailsLookup&searchArg=102 the extra support makes them last longer and wow do they ever help, I'm on my feet all day and before I got them it was so so fucking painful at the end of each day. Also going to a show store rather then asking on the internet would prbly be good to they can take all sorts of measurements of your foot and find the absolute perfect shoe just for you. | ||
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ziggymondais
United States238 Posts
Whatever shoes you buy, also buy some inserts. They are a life saver. | ||
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StorkHwaiting
United States3465 Posts
On July 30 2011 18:35 hifriend wrote: my god those are the most hideous things I've ever seen What's with all the Vibrams hate? I have a pair of them and people love them. They are awesome!! | ||
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TheMooseHeed
United Kingdom535 Posts
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Ojahh
Ireland728 Posts
I always own a pair or two for the last 15 years. | ||
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