EPTYou can also go with training shoes from nike, walking in them is pretty easy
don't wear converse =.=
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Cambium
United States16368 Posts
You can also go with training shoes from nike, walking in them is pretty easy don't wear converse =.= | ||
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Terranist
United States2496 Posts
On July 31 2011 13:34 Cambium wrote: Campus shoes are generally very comfy, I like lacoste, but I think addis are comfy too. You can also go with training shoes from nike, walking in them is pretty easy don't wear converse =.= don't wear lacoste. your shoes will get messed up working retail. | ||
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Cambium
United States16368 Posts
On July 31 2011 13:36 Terranist wrote: don't wear lacoste. your shoes will get messed up working retail. Hmmm? Do you mean you should take good care of them? They aren't that expensive, like $40 a pair. | ||
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Mykill
Canada3402 Posts
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TheMooseHeed
United Kingdom535 Posts
http://www.shucrazy.co.uk/r35-mens-black-canvas-plimsolls-plimsoles-shoes-pumps-11336-p.asp | ||
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Kluey
Canada1197 Posts
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Derez
Netherlands6068 Posts
On July 31 2011 13:34 Cambium wrote: Campus shoes are generally very comfy, I like lacoste, but I think addis are comfy too. You can also go with training shoes from nike, walking in them is pretty easy don't wear converse =.= This is so true. Classic adidas campus (or green star/samba) are just excellent. I'd steer away from actual fitness/running shoes, since they tend to get bothersome (for me) due to the elevated back soles. Opposite goes for the models like the asics onitsuka tiger, awesome shoes but just too little sole to work on all day. ![[image loading]](http://www.eukicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/img56255784.jpg) | ||
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Dude.
United States94 Posts
So I read this book Born to Run (by McDougall), and he found some research that stated 4 inches of rubber have negligible shock absorption compared to paper. It is a little better, but they will both destroy your joints if you're throwing all your weight into it. The main cause of joint pains, from running, is proper shock absorption. With padded shoes, your feet get lazy, because they're riding on pillows and feel like they can plod around however they want to. Rather, with minimalist shoes, you don't get the huge padded soles, so you're relying more on your feet for shock absorption. And this is what they were made for. So scientists have come to agree that the human foot is a thing of beauty. First of all, the load of your body is all supported by your arch (which is the best load bearing structure ever), then, 1/4 of all the bones in your body, are your feet, and your feet are one of the most sensitive parts of your body (torturers have gladly made use of this fact). They're made to maneuver beautifully over all sorts of terrain. Mainly because we survived by running (persistence hunting), compared to the neanderthals, who died out because they were big, heavy, and slow and relied on brute force hunting (all the prey got fast, and went to the plains, so we had to be fast and have high endurance if we wanted to eat and live). Minimalist shoes are pretty much only there as rubber protection for your feet. They let your muscles and symphony of foot bones do all the hard work of shock absorption (because they're way better at it). For a while, shoe companies thought that shoes should be doing the shock absorption, but the truth has been found, more padding does not equal more shock absorption (in the levels that your joints care about). ![[image loading]](http://www.faqs.org/health/images/uchr_02_img0186.jpg) Ok, so, to understand the proper running technique, imagine you are barefoot looking down a clean and clear sidewalk. You're told to sprint across. So you kind of pick up your heels and push off with your pads, your toes spreading out and pronating (little toe hits the ground first, followed by the rest of the toes (videos)), and your achilles tendon and calf muscles are being most utilized. Your distance will go up dramatically once you start using your achilles tendon too, it's awesome. It's basically a rubber band, and it uses your body weight to spring yourself forward (another engineering marvel), but it only works when your heel is up off the ground, giving it room to load up your weight. The first few weeks of running like this sucked tons of ass for me. I've always run in heavily padded shoes and done lazy foot planting unless I was sprinting. You feel like an awkward kangaroo at first (which is good, because if the new technique didn't feel weird as shit, that would mean it wasn't too different than the old). Then my calf muscles weren't used to holding my weight up for distances, so I had to build those guys up. But! My joints have never hurt since running like this. I've only ever stopped running because of muscles or cramps, but never from my knees feeling like they were about to explode (which is always scary as shit). Now I wear those Green Silences everywhere, and all my joint pains are absolutely gone. I find myself being more nimble too. I feel like my weight has shifted more towards the front, instead of the heel. And my calves and hops and running distance grew pretty nicely. Also the Vibram Five Finger type shoes are supposed to be super awesome. But really, if you go to a running store, and ask for minimalist shoes, try them all out and see how they feel. The place I went to let me run outside in 5 or 6 different pairs, with the Green Silences being the most comfortable. ( ![[image loading]](http://www.productwiki.com/upload/images/vibram_fivefingers_flow_1.jpg) | ||
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Dalguno
United States2446 Posts
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SecondChance
Australia603 Posts
On July 30 2011 14:55 Beddan wrote: ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/EyKy0.jpg) Like wearing pillows Helloooooooo Grandad. | ||
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stevarius
United States1394 Posts
![[image loading]](http://a2.zassets.com/images/z/1/1/7/1177314-p-DETAILED.jpg) Most comfortable shoes I've ever worn, so far. Even rivals most skate shoes in comfort. I run in them all the time. | ||
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schmeebs
United States115 Posts
While technically a Hiking boot I they are the most comfortable shoes I have ever really owned. I have flat feet so prolonged standing/running/walking is usually a pain but these shoes have made it much easier for me and they are really durable, a little pricy but they are pretty much indestructible. | ||
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arcfyr
Canada121 Posts
![[image loading]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/414H5Z5ZTKL.jpg) http://www.amazon.com/Clarks-Portland-Oxford-Brown-Leather/dp/B0007MFK6A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1312324793&sr=8-1 I'm not a fashion expert by any means, but hey, I have a pair myself, and they look great with khakis especially. If that's a little too dressy for you, I'd recommend Vans or Converse sneakers in a good, basic colour. They take a few hours to break in but after that, they're really awesome. | ||
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Syben
United States512 Posts
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Equity213
Canada873 Posts
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prOxi.swAMi
Australia3091 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) Only problem being that if you ever step in dog shit you ain't never getting it out of there  | ||
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mads
Canada90 Posts
On August 03 2011 07:42 arcfyr wrote: Hmm... I'd recommend a good pair of casual Oxfords if you want something a little bit classier than sneakers or runners. Dressing a little bit better than required will get you noticed for promotion, after all! Something like: http://www.amazon.com/Clarks-Portland-Oxford-Brown-Leather/dp/B0007MFK6A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1312324793&sr=8-1 I'm not a fashion expert by any means, but hey, I have a pair myself, andthey look great with khakis especially. If that's a little too dressy for you, I'd recommend Vans or Converse sneakers in a good, basic colour. They take a few hours to break in but after that, they're really awesome. Oh maan you're comedy hahahah Grab yourself a pair of gazelles, wear with well fitting dark wash jeans + any old tshirt/polo. Change tshirt every day. Comfort and style. ![[image loading]](http://www.bayareakicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/adidas-gazelle-2.jpg) | ||
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arcfyr
Canada121 Posts
Have I done something wrong to offend you? He's out to work. I assume that the objective when dressing to work is to convey professionalism and competence while remaining comfortable. Wearing old t-shirts, sneakers and jeans isn't bad for school or just casual wear, but I doubt that it'd really go well for work, unless the dress code for work explicitly stated otherwise. It doesn't matter if you're working retail as a cashier or floor associate or anything else, if you want to be noticed for a higher position, dressing a little more professionally is one way to do it (although you must be proficient at the job before that, of course). It's not like I'm recommending some $400 wingtips or anything. | ||
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tharid
78 Posts
But especially for overweight persons the insole is that what really protects you from pain. It is even more important if you have medical issues such as bow legs or flat feet. I suggest you to buy some average shoes which fit to your style and are not too tight, but do not skimp on the insoles. Good shoe shops should have some advice for you, or you could even go to an orthopedist. Believe me, your feet will thank you in ten years. @Clarks: They're nice, my dad wears them for church. Perhaps I will give him the advice with the khakis. But then he'll probably call me a fruity law student and punch me in the face. Yeah, perhaps not. What are you, mid 50?  | ||
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arcfyr
Canada121 Posts
I'm 22, although I'll take the mid-50s thing as a compliment. Anyway, that's just my opinion, looks like 90+% of people favour sneakers and more casual wear for retail work, which is absolutely fine, fashion is about what you wear well, after all. Nothing against anyone's preferences, was just putting in my two cents. <3 | ||
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