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Shoes

christa0130
christa0130 Posts: 102 Member
edited November 2024 in Getting Started
What are some of the best shoes for someone overweight? I've tried New Balance, Saucony, Sketchers, and Nike and they all kill my feet. I work 10 hour shifts and walk 15+ miles during my shift.

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  • _benjammin
    _benjammin Posts: 1,224 Member
    https://www.altrarunning.com/women
    ^Not just running shoes, they have casual and walking too.
    Have you tried Danskos? I love 'em, some hate 'em.
  • spinnerdell
    spinnerdell Posts: 233 Member
    I lived with constant foot pain until I started wearing crocs around seven years ago. They aren't for everybody, but they've improved the quality of my life tremendously. They're the only kind of shoes I wear- I've amassed quite a collection for every occasion.
  • christa0130
    christa0130 Posts: 102 Member
    I can't wear crocs to work. I can only wear tennis shoes/boots due to the type of work I do
  • dhimaan
    dhimaan Posts: 774 Member
    Buy the Dr scholls shoe inserts. Supposed to work.
  • StrenMel
    StrenMel Posts: 3 Member
    I wear the sketchers with the memory foam in them. I'm also on my feet 10 hour days. I have two pair and I rotate them every day. Some of my co-workers change shoes during their lunch break, maybe that would help you too.
  • anl90
    anl90 Posts: 928 Member
    I have Sketchers with memory foam, and they work wonderfully for me! And I have quite a bit of excess weight on me lol. How long have you had this position at your job? It took me a while to get used to being on my feet so much (I work full time in retail). I also found shoe inserts for past shoes I had helped as well! Best of luck!
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    I still like the New Balance. They have wider versions. Maybe you need to get some inserts.
  • soccerchickie
    soccerchickie Posts: 7 Member
    Have you tried Asics? They are the best for me. I was previously a Nike girl and now I wear Asics when I am working out. They feel great!
  • geminiswede
    geminiswede Posts: 903 Member
    I know you said you've tried skechers, but I third the skechers with memory foam suggestion. I work in a hospital and have had them since this summer, and they're the most comfortable and durable shoes I've worn in a long time, even having started out over 300 lbs.
  • BringingSherriBack
    BringingSherriBack Posts: 607 Member
    I always have found I get the best support wearing a cross trainer not a running shoe. I like New Balance, but you have to get something over a 600. The higher the number the better the support. You might also try going shoe shopping at the end of the day after your feet have swollen so you are getting a comfortable fit for the whole day.
  • christa0130
    christa0130 Posts: 102 Member
    geminiswede wrote: »
    I know you said you've tried skechers, but I third the skechers with memory foam suggestion. I work in a hospital and have had them since this summer, and they're the most comfortable and durable shoes I've worn in a long time, even having started out over 300 lbs.


    I bought the Goga Mat ones and within a month they were worn completely out and killed me because of that.
  • christa0130
    christa0130 Posts: 102 Member
    BringingSherriBack wrote: »
    I always have found I get the best support wearing a cross trainer not a running shoe. I like New Balance, but you have to get something over a 600. The higher the number the better the support. You might also try going shoe shopping at the end of the day after your feet have swollen so you are getting a comfortable fit for the whole day.


    The ones I purchased are a 720. I am unable to go shopping for shoes after work because everywhere but Walmart is closed at 5 am.
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