ShoppGirl 5,003 Posted August 28, 2024 I am only 3 weeks post surgery but I am hoping that the weight loss will allow me to handle the heat a bit better and I can get out and walk some around the neighborhood. I need some good sneakers for walking though. Any suggestions. 2 Bodybuilder and NeonRaven8919 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arabesque 7,413 Posted August 28, 2024 When I buy mine, which is rarely Lol!, I usually go to Foot Lockyer as they do the assessment on your feet and recommend the best to suit your needs. Like I tend to pronate & get shin splints pretty easily & I only use them for walking. I had Brooks a few years ago which I liked though the last pair I bought are a different brand (has an A logo but I can’t recall what brand). My foot was smaller & narrower because of the weight loss which also influenced what brand was best too. 2 ShoppGirl and NeonRaven8919 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeonRaven8919 486 Posted August 28, 2024 Following this topic as I'm in the same boat. I have a collection of Converse, but they aren't really great for serious walking. I have gym shoes that are falling apart and will need replacing. Are there any good orthopedic running shoes? 1 ShoppGirl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clark Griswold 58 Posted August 28, 2024 I would definitely recommend staying away from platform training shoes like converse and vans as they will not support your feet enough. If possible I recommend what someone said above and find somewhere where they'll measure your feet and take into account your arches and foot width. I ended up going with New Balance running shoes as they suited my foot measurements, and boy are they comfortable to walk and run in. 2 summerseeker and NeonRaven8919 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeonRaven8919 486 Posted August 28, 2024 I wear my converse for style, but I don't exercise in them. I will check out New Balance! Thanks for the suggestion 1 ShoppGirl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FifiLux 498 Posted August 28, 2024 I love skechers and I keep going back to them even after trying others (asics, new balance, nike). 1 NeonRaven8919 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmberFL 882 Posted August 28, 2024 I wear the slip on skechers! I weight lift, run, walk, stair step all the things in them and they are great! I am thinking of trying Hoka or Brooks but those are an investment lol 3 NeonRaven8919, Bodybuilder and ShoppGirl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FifiLux 498 Posted August 28, 2024 49 minutes ago, AmberFL said: I wear the slip on skechers! I weight lift, run, walk, stair step all the things in them and they are great! I am thinking of trying Hoka or Brooks but those are an investment lol I have slip ons, lace up sneakers, hiking boots and their sandals all of which are great for walking and standing around, be it a 5 minute or 5 hour walk. Never had issues with breaking them in. 2 ShoppGirl and NeonRaven8919 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bubberducky 2 Posted August 28, 2024 I have found my greatest walking shoes online from Orthofeet. All shoes come with a myriad of insoles, and, depending on where you are in your journey, cater to whatever width of shoe you need. I have very wide feet that need a lot of room in the entire shoe, and Orthofeet made it possible to wear shoes comfortably. 2 NeonRaven8919 and ShoppGirl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmberFL 882 Posted August 28, 2024 30 minutes ago, FifiLux said: I have slip ons, lace up sneakers, hiking boots and their sandals all of which are great for walking and standing around, be it a 5 minute or 5 hour walk. Never had issues with breaking them in. yea they are great! Not the most fashionable but hey when I am working out I am not concentrating on looking cute anyways lol 2 1 ShoppGirl, NeonRaven8919 and FifiLux reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrsFitz 441 Posted August 28, 2024 Skechers here too, never had any issues with them. I need something cushioned but supportive and not heavy due to RA in my feet. Always been great in the gym, better than my Nikes. If in doubt, go to a proper trainers store as @Arabesque suggested, just to see how your feet are to begin with 🙂 2 ShoppGirl and NeonRaven8919 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShoppGirl 5,003 Posted August 28, 2024 6 hours ago, AmberFL said: I wear the slip on skechers! I weight lift, run, walk, stair step all the things in them and they are great! I am thinking of trying Hoka or Brooks but those are an investment lol I just ordered HOKA to try. Steer clear of Amazon for them some of the colors that are popular are way marked up. I found some that specifically said for walking on their site. One of my friends daughters is a nurse and said the nurses love them because they are so comfy and I figured if anyone would know it’s them working 12 hour shifts. 3 guinea pig, NeonRaven8919 and learn2cook reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmberFL 882 Posted August 28, 2024 9 minutes ago, ShoppGirl said: I just ordered HOKA to try. Steer clear of Amazon for them some of the colors that are popular are way marked up. I found some that specifically said for walking on their site. One of my friends daughters is a nurse and said the nurses love them because they are so comfy and I figured if anyone would know it’s them working 12 hour shifts. totally!! let us know your review on them 2 ShoppGirl and NeonRaven8919 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShoppGirl 5,003 Posted August 28, 2024 16 minutes ago, AmberFL said: totally!! let us know your review on them I definitely will post on here my thoughts on the HOKA brand. My husband just had the greatest idea to use bowling shoe covers so I can wear them around for more than a second without getting the bottoms too dirty. Especially since I am 3 weeks post op today and my husband wears his shoes in the house all the time 😩 I have swept the floors a few times but I know from looking at my socks that’s definitely not enough. Ooh and a lady in my in person support group also suggested that brand. She is a year out from sleeve and walks 5 miles a day at least and she likes them. The ones that they recommend for walking on their site says “everyday running/ walking”. I know some people wear running shoes for walking and it’s fine but one article I read said that running specific shoes are designed to be lighter in weight so they have far less padding. It’s fine for short amounts of time they say but for long distances they are not the best choice. 2 FifiLux and NeonRaven8919 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigSue 1,392 Posted August 29, 2024 Shoes are extremely individual. I'm into Hokas (I currently wear Clifton 9s), but Brooks are also really popular. There are a lot of options, though, and it all depends on your feet and personal preferences. If you live near a Fleet Feet store, go there! They have a foot scanner that ensures you get the right size and also shows info like how high your arches are. Most of the salespeople are very knowledgeable and can help you find the right shoes for you. For almost everything, I prefer shopping online, but you really have to try on shoes before you buy them, and it's best to try on a lot of pairs at once so you can compare and contrast to find your favorites. 3 learn2cook, ShoppGirl and NeonRaven8919 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites