I have been doing alot of walking everyday. My feet hurt. The "walking" shoes I recently bought are actually not meant for the activity I have been doing.

So I am looking for suggestions for Running/Walking shoes. My heels are hurting :bawl:

I have been looking at the Asics Gels.. Anything better out there?

I have been doing alot of walking everyday. My feet hurt. The "walking" shoes I recently bought are actually not meant for the activity I have been doing.

So I am looking for suggestions for Running/Walking shoes. My heels are hurting :bawl:

I have been looking at the Asics Gels.. Anything better out there?

I would look for what I think can best described as hybrid shoes..

Mine are almost a cross between sneakers and hiking boots..

Rockports are wonderful, been wearing them for years. There is a Reebok/Rockport store in the Rehoboth outlets (no sales tax in DE.) They also give a AAA and/or an AARP discount.

Rockports are wonderful, been wearing them for years. There is a Reebok/Rockport store in the Rehoboth outlets (no sales tax in DE.) They also give a AAA and/or an AARP discount.

:yay:....she's an old fart........:killingme

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new balance is my favorite, but they don't have a new balance store around and they can help you better than the normal shoes stores.

I have been doing alot of walking everyday. My feet hurt. The "walking" shoes I recently bought are actually not meant for the activity I have been doing.

So I am looking for suggestions for Running/Walking shoes. My heels are hurting :bawl:

I have been looking at the Asics Gels.. Anything better out there?

Buy more than one pair of shoes for the intended activity. Rotate them regularly. Get rid of them and buy new shoes every 6 months. Take care of your feet.
Many good shoe brands out there. Just buy a functional pair.

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new balance is my favorite, but they don't have a new balance store around and they can help you better than the normal shoes stores.

:yeahthat: I have heel spurs, doc told me to get New Balance running shoes. They cushion the heels more. Worked like a charm! :yay:

Oh and I have found them at Peebles here in the Park. JC Penney's in WildWood also has them.

I like Avias personally. They have a cupped sole that keeps you from over or under pronating during your heel strikes.

Can't believe you are trying to con people into believing you walk anywhere!:coffee:

Too bad FootJoy.....doesn't make tennis shoes anymore.........absolute best I ever had...:ohwell:

Can't believe you are trying to con people into believing you walk anywhere!:coffee:

:smack: I have been walking 4-6 miles a day...

:smack: I have been walking 4-6 miles a day...

Its all a dream. You can wake up now! :whistle:

Its all a dream. You can wake up now! :whistle:

:mad: Bite me! This is a serious thread

My feet hurt :bawl:

:mad: Bite me! This is a serious thread

My feet hurt :bawl:

Seriously wake up then! Okay teasing. I just bought a pair of Nike Zoom Vomero's to run in and they are great. Might have to go someplace that knows their shoes to get a good pair of walking shoes and being that no one in the area that works in a sports store speaks intelligable(SP) english, I recommend heading out of the area.

Might even try Podiatrist web links and surf walking shoes for recommendations.

Happy now? :buddies:

Seriously wake up then! Okay teasing. I just bought a pair of Nike Zoom Vomero's to run in and they are great. Might have to go someplace that knows their shoes to get a good pair of walking shoes and being that no one in the area that works in a sports store speaks intelligable(SP) english, I recommend heading out of the area.

Might even try Podiatrist web links and surf walking shoes for recommendations.

Happy now? :buddies:

You run? :roflmao: :killingme

That is funnier than the idea of me walking

You run? :roflmao: :killingme

That is funnier than the idea of me walking

Just started again after many years. Considering where I am going I thought it would be a good idea.

Just started again after many years. Considering where I am going I thought it would be a good idea.

Wanna run together? :lol:

So I thought you were coming by to see me?

Wanna run together? :lol:

So I thought you were coming by to see me?

Just got here. Next week.

Us running together would be threatening to Calvert Cliffs. :killingme

LM-look at the bottom of your shoes and take note of where the majority of the wear is located, (outside heel inside heel, heel) then look up @ runners world.com (I think) and follow their suggestions.

LM-look at the bottom of your shoes and take note of where the majority of the wear is located, (outside heel inside heel, heel) then look up @ runners world.com (I think) and follow their suggestions.

Thanks Kom!! That's a great website... full of info!

I have Under Armor and I love them :buddies:

I have been looking at the Asics Gels.. Anything better out there?

I like mizuno running shoes for walking. Avia is a good shoe also. Depends on your foot...

neither new balance or asics work for me

I like mizuno running shoes for walking. Avia is a good shoe also. Depends on your foot...

neither new balance or asics work for me

Funny, I have Mizuno running shoes that I walk in.

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My feet hurt :bawl:

I checked, the walking shoes I have, and picked up at JC Penny's, are New Balance. Think BG has he same pair.

I have asics gel 2130's, a trainer recommended them at the gym and they are wonderful. I would definitely pick a running shoe not a walking one. Not sure why they even call walking shoes walking because they always hurt my feet too lol. I use to have an older pair of asics gels but these new ones are a step above the old ones for sure. Way to go on all that walking.

Miss Ya

I have asics gel 2130's, a trainer recommended them at the gym and they are wonderful. I would definitely pick a running shoe not a walking one. Not sure why they even call walking shoes walking because they always hurt my feet too lol. I use to have an older pair of asics gels but these new ones are a step above the old ones for sure. Way to go on all that walking.

Miss Ya

See I just bought a new pair of shoes a month ago... they are walking shoes.. bought with the intention of wearing them to WALK. Went back to the place I got them and told the guy they sucked for walking.

Well I guess I am stupid because he said walking shoes are not meant for that kind of walking.

Hi,

My husband needs a show with a rollerbar in it to keep his feet level. He has to have those and helps his badk. He orders mason shoes online now. Costs alot , but last longer and he is not in pain.

I've always had good luck with Adidas (Response Trail) when I used to run. They're good for walking too. I also have some HiTec and Merrell athletic shoes.

A lot depends on your feet. I can't wear Reebok's because they're too narrow in the toe box. Ryka's are made for women's feet but I never found them comfy.

New Balance is the only shoe I will buy for working out in and any type of cardio I do. I hate Nike and reebok is a waste of money.

I will buy Nike to wear as a casual shoe though. If I know I'm going to be in them all day I won't wear them. The arch is to darn high for my flat foot.

I have been doing alot of walking everyday. My feet hurt. The "walking" shoes I recently bought are actually not meant for the activity I have been doing.

So I am looking for suggestions for Running/Walking shoes. My heels are hurting :bawl:

I have been looking at the Asics Gels.. Anything better out there?

ASICS are the best! I've been wearing them for five years now and my feet hurt in anything else!
NIKES are a waste of money, New Balance are good if you want a mid quality shoe - they are my second choice.

Ryka! :dye:

ASICS are the best! I've been wearing them for five years now and my feet hurt in anything else!
NIKES are a waste of money, New Balance are good if you want a mid quality shoe - they are my second choice.

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:duel:

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Dear Lusby Mom:

Most of the information that you have received on the forum is incorrect. This process can lead to a lot of misinformation being distributed or communicated. Here's what a knowledgeable professional would tell you:

1. Let the sales person know what you intend to do with the shoes (i.e. walking for exercise, running, cross-training, etc). It appears that you didn't initially communicate this information.

2."Walking" shoes are nothing more than sport casual shoes which are athletic based, and generally utilized for everyday casual walking. There is a fundamental difference between walking for exercise and walking to conduct everyday errands. It is also very important "where" (terrain) and "how" (pronation) you walk. Your intentions should be clearly communicated to the person in the store.

3. Most mid-level styles from any of the top brands (Asics, Brooks, Nike, New Balance, etc.) offer great cushioning and pronation support for running and "walking/fitness for exercise".

4. Always consider fit and comfort first before thinking about fashion. Most people inappropriately select a shoe that they can wear as an everyday fashion shoe, instead of purchasing shoes strictly for some form of exercise.

Dear Lusby Mom:

Most of the information that you have received on the forum is incorrect. This process can lead to a lot of misinformation being distributed or communicated. Here's what a knowledgeable professional would tell you:

1. Let the sales person know what you intend to do with the shoes (i.e. walking for exercise, running, cross-training, etc). It appears that you didn't initially communicate this information.

2."Walking" shoes are nothing more than sport casual shoes which are athletic based, and generally utilized for everyday casual walking. There is a fundamental difference between walking for exercise and walking to conduct everyday errands. It is also very important "where" (terrain) and "how" (pronation) you walk. Your intentions should be clearly communicated to the person in the store.

3. Most mid-level styles from any of the top brands (Asics, Brooks, Nike, New Balance, etc.) offer great cushioning and pronation support for running and "walking/fitness for exercise".

4. Always consider fit and comfort first before thinking about fashion. Most people inappropriately select a shoe that they can wear as an everyday fashion shoe, instead of purchasing shoes strictly for some form of exercise.


Unfortunately, the sales person always tell me to go to little girls' department when I asked for size 5 running shoes. Little girls shoes do not have cushion or support I needed.

I have been doing alot of walking everyday. My feet hurt. The "walking" shoes I recently bought are actually not meant for the activity I have been doing.

So I am looking for suggestions for Running/Walking shoes. My heels are hurting :bawl:

I have been looking at the Asics Gels.. Anything better out there?

I just started running recently and was recommended by a personal trainer to go to a specialty running store to have them analyze my walk/feet and what not...they then recommended which running shoes might work best. Maybe that's something you can look into doing.

You are absolutely right, Ziggy! Most running shops suggest the best shoe for running or walking based on a thorough foot construction analysis (width, length, pronation). A specialty run shop is located in Lusby Commons Center (Olympian Sports). They have developed a good reputation during their 8 month existence. I would suggest checking them out.

Most stores don't carry women's running shoes in size 5 for a number of reasons. See if the store is willing to special order.

Dear Lusby Mom:

Most of the information that you have received on the forum is incorrect. This process can lead to a lot of misinformation being distributed or communicated. Here's what a knowledgeable professional would tell you:

1. Let the sales person know what you intend to do with the shoes (i.e. walking for exercise, running, cross-training, etc). It appears that you didn't initially communicate this information.

2."Walking" shoes are nothing more than sport casual shoes which are athletic based, and generally utilized for everyday casual walking. There is a fundamental difference between walking for exercise and walking to conduct everyday errands. It is also very important "where" (terrain) and "how" (pronation) you walk. Your intentions should be clearly communicated to the person in the store.

3. Most mid-level styles from any of the top brands (Asics, Brooks, Nike, New Balance, etc.) offer great cushioning and pronation support for running and "walking/fitness for exercise".

4. Always consider fit and comfort first before thinking about fashion. Most people inappropriately select a shoe that they can wear as an everyday fashion shoe, instead of purchasing shoes strictly for some form of exercise.

I believe she asked for suggestions and personal opinions for shoes and that is what has been responded to. To say it is "incorrect" is kind of uncalled for since everyone has had different experiences with shoes, but then again I guess we are all not as qualified as the "shoe professionals" . . . :coffee:

You are absolutely right, Ziggy! Most running shops suggest the best shoe for running or walking based on a thorough foot construction analysis (width, length, pronation). A specialty run shop is located in Lusby Commons Center (Olympian Sports). They have developed a good reputation during their 8 month existence. I would suggest checking them out.

Most stores don't carry women's running shoes in size 5 for a number of reasons. See if the store is willing to special order.

The "walking" shoes that I purchased were from Olympian Sports and I did tell the guy that I wanted a walking shoe because I was working and walking 5 miles a day. I asked him if the shoes were what I needed and he said yes and that's what I bought and they suck. When I went back to say they sucked he said "ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh you meant walking like exercise" :duh:

The "walking" shoes that I purchased were from Olympian Sports and I did tell the guy that I wanted a walking shoe because I was working and walking 5 miles a day. I asked him if the shoes were what I needed and he said yes and that's what I bought and they suck. When I went back to say they sucked he said "ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh you meant walking like exercise" :duh:

I guess when you told him you were walking 5 MILES A DAY, you weren't clear enough that you intended to use them for exercise. :lol: 5 miles a day is pretty darn impressive, btw. :yay:

Dear Lusby Mom:

This communication in the forum is very unfortunate. It has turned sour, childish, and is not worth further correspondance after this reply. The information provided to you and others was an attempt to better inform you about the expections concerning your footwear choices. Additionally, the information provided to you was not much different than a response from 1-2 other respondents to your question(s). Fitness4life was just elaborating and confirming some previously provided good information.

Here's what can be said honestly about your experience having firsthand knowledge. Your description of what happened at the store on both occasions is completely false.

Take Care

Dear Lusby Mom:

This communication in the forum is very unfortunate. It has turned sour, childish, and is not worth further correspondance after this reply. The information provided to you and others was an attempt to better inform you about the expections concerning your footwear choices. Additionally, the information provided to you was not much different than a response from 1-2 other respondents to your question(s). Fitness4life was just elaborating and confirming some previously provided good information.

Here's what can be said honestly about your experience having firsthand knowledge. Your description of what happened at the store on both occasions is completely false.
Take Care

So you are the owner?? Because if you say you have firsthand knowledge then you must be since it was only the owner, me and my husband in the store. I am not a liar and did make it clear that I was doing ALOT of walking everyday. When I made this original thread I did not talk about the name of the store where I purchased the shoes. You in fact brought the name up. I have only said positive things about the store in the past and have recommended alot of people to go there.

Dear Lusby Mom:

Most of the information that you have received on the forum is incorrect. This process can lead to a lot of misinformation being distributed or communicated. Here's what a knowledgeable professional would tell you:

1. Let the sales person know what you intend to do with the shoes (i.e. walking for exercise, running, cross-training, etc). It appears that you didn't initially communicate this information.

2."Walking" shoes are nothing more than sport casual shoes which are athletic based, and generally utilized for everyday casual walking. There is a fundamental difference between walking for exercise and walking to conduct everyday errands. It is also very important "where" (terrain) and "how" (pronation) you walk. Your intentions should be clearly communicated to the person in the store.

3. Most mid-level styles from any of the top brands (Asics, Brooks, Nike, New Balance, etc.) offer great cushioning and pronation support for running and "walking/fitness for exercise".

4. Always consider fit and comfort first before thinking about fashion. Most people inappropriately select a shoe that they can wear as an everyday fashion shoe, instead of purchasing shoes strictly for some form of exercise.

Dear Lusby Mom:

This communication in the forum is very unfortunate. It has turned sour, childish, and is not worth further correspondance after this reply. The information provided to you and others was an attempt to better inform you about the expections concerning your footwear choices. Additionally, the information provided to you was not much different than a response from 1-2 other respondents to your question(s). Fitness4life was just elaborating and confirming some previously provided good information.

Here's what can be said honestly about your experience having firsthand knowledge. Your description of what happened at the store on both occasions is completely false.

Take Care

Wow. :cds:

Your information provided is nothing in the realm of what is considered "Expert Guidance". How you justify to yourself saying the information presented (prior to you blessing us) being incorrect is hilarious.
You then call someone else here a liar? Wow, nice first few posts....

:bigwhoop:

I dont care for the drama, I just need some running shoes. lol new balance it is!!