Supportive sneakers!

monkeefun
monkeefun Posts: 271 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hey everyone, quick question. I need a sneaker recommendation. I work on my feet all evening, and do a lot of running, AND I now have a knee injury. Going out of work isn't an option period at this point, and my physical therapist is saying I ought to get new sneakers to help with the cushioning and whatnot while I'm running around at work (I'm in desperate need of new sneakers anyway). She's saying absolutely nothing lightweight, but instead go for something heavier with a lot more support and cushion to it. Any one have any recommendations? Cost is unfortunately a factor too here - so the lower priced the better :-!

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  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,421 Member
    You get what you pay for when it comes to athletic shoes. Once you've worn them at work for 6 months, they should be replaced. I think working on your feet will take a huge toll on your body eventually if you don't buy good shoes.

    If you actually "run" at work, go to a runners' store. Not a department store, or discount store, an actual runners' store.
  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
    You get what you pay for when it comes to athletic shoes. Once you've worn them at work for 6 months, they should be replaced. I think working on your feet will take a huge toll on your body eventually if you don't buy good shoes.

    If you actually "run" at work, go to a runners' store. Not a department store, or discount store, an actual runners' store.

    ^ This
  • bipsqueen
    bipsqueen Posts: 57 Member
    totally agree, also you need to be fitted properly. Everyone's feet are different and require different types of support and padding.
  • Heaven71
    Heaven71 Posts: 706 Member
    You can't run in the shoes you work in. You need walking shoes for work and running shoes to run. Walking in your running shoes will ruin them for running. I walk in my running shoes once they have 300-500 miles and I replace them.

    For running, I would go get a gait analysis at a ruinning store. I always buy my first pair there for their trouble, then order off amazon at a much bigger discount. Some people just go straight home and order offline. My shoes were 110.00 at the store, I bought the 2nd pair for 39.99 on Amazon.

    Asic Gels are great for cusion.
  • carrieous
    carrieous Posts: 1,024 Member
    i would have two pairs of shoes- one for work and one for running. For running i like Rykas. For work, i liked fluevogs when i was waiting tables
  • icimani
    icimani Posts: 1,454 Member
    I like New Balance shoes - I keep a pair for working out that usually last me about 6-8 months, and a seperate pair for casual wear. I actually like men's shoes better because they fit my foot better and they seem to last longer than any women's shoes I've worn. I've had to learn that it's okay to throw out a pair of shoes because they're worn out, even though they still look decent. Once you find a pair that you like, find some good deals online. I just stocked up on 2 pairs of my shoes because a local store was having a BOGO sale.
  • queezle_sister
    queezle_sister Posts: 33 Member
    Although not an athletic shoe, for work I swear by dansko clogs. Also don't neglect stretching your plantar and your calves. Adding stretches to my evening routine eliminated my foot pain.
  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
    You can get running shoes easily at Foot Locker or even on Amazon. Ask your therapist which kind are best suited for your feet.

    I found Ryka uncomfortable and New Balance too wide for me. I like Sketchers and Reebox though.

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