Shoe Poll....

OK, I am not getting the driver attachment for my Gracos, so as I age me feets are getting more sore and tired. Anyone care to chime in about what SHOE you find most comfy for all the walking?

merrells they are treking shoes with vibram soles $100 pr

Last time i paid $100 for a pair of shoes they had a nice looking lady in them

Teamc2, That must have been a while ago. The best favor you can ever do for your feet and bank acount is the LL or LD.

Merrells are great but you can get them cheaper at the "hit and miss" stores. (Marshells, T J Maxx) Also North Face makes a very comfortable sneaker.

Get some Crocs,,,$35.00 like the nurses/doctors wear. Like walking on a spong.......

Go to a Podiatrist and have him prescribe some leather sports orthodics. Slip them in any shoe or boot and your feet will feel good all the time. I am not talking about any cheap one size fits most over the counter type. The prescribed type are made to YOUR feet and last years. They help prevent bunions and other foot problems as well.

Yes, a good pair of inserts in a pair of black tennis shoes. Periodic coat of black spray paint minimizes the funny looks in stores , resturants etc.

I done a lot of walking for the past 20 years and after trying a whole lot of different ones, the only ones i used now are New Balance

I agree with Chitown..... I have a high instep and New Balance gives better arch support than any other shoes that I've ever tried. But a Line Driver is the best money ever spent.

New Balance 608's with gel inserts. AND GET A LINEDRIVER if you love your knees. Knee replacements are painful and the recovery is slow, not to mention the warranty is crappy (out the doors and they're yours). I have (OMG!) 37 years of striping in and wouldn't have made the last 10 without an LD. I can shoot 40 gallons of paint a night and still play tennis the next day...only my shoulders might be a bit tired and some ibu fixes that.

my clean shoes are NB 645 and they are comfy, new balance seem to be very light, but the merrells are tough and have longevitey

Dr Scholls from wally world.....bout 25 bucks.

Rockport makes a line of black work shoes. They are very comfortable. About $ 65 to $ 85.

Other than the answer about the doctor there's only one way: Find a store that specializes in serious runners/athletes who have salespeople that still measure both feet (one will be larger), watch you walk, check your arches, etc. There is no "right" brand because being all made in Asian sweatshops they are never the same from style to style, brand to brand, year to year or sometimes less. This year's New Balance 777 may be great and next years may not fit at all. I wore them 2 years now they won't do at all. A good store will find the right shoe for you-only problem, they are probably not the ones on sale so you will pay full retail for that customer service unless you are lucky. A podiatrist told me this years ago when I thought I had foot problems, really just had the wrong shoes, because I have an unusual foot shape. So I need whatever shoes fit my feet. Right now I have my first Asics "gels" and they are great, but the 2 before were New Balance (and I can never wear Nike at all.) There are some interesting shoes I want to try (have only seen them mail-order) that have 3-4 steel springs that supposedly cushion the impact then give you a "push off" on the next step. For you shorter folks they also add about an inch. But from what you said they are about $100-$125 so you probably wouldn't go for it. But finding a good "old fashioned" shoe store that has sales people that will know you need a walking shoe for all day wear instead of a work out shoe or running shoe and can find the best one will still be in the $80 range, plus or minus. Best idea save your $$ and watch PaverMarket over the winter and there will be some guy who can't make it through the winter and is selling his Stripers and LazyLiner or LineDriver. That really is the best investment you can make. Take it from someone who wrecked his back, knees, ankles, etc. before the riders came along.

Don wrote on Aug 28, 2009:Go to #15

There are some interesting shoes I want to try (have only seen them mail-order) that have 3-4 steel springs that supposedly cushion the impact then give you a "push off" on the next step. For you shorter folks they also add about an inch. But from what you said they are about $100-$125 so you probably wouldn't go for it.

Ya, besides.. if you bought those funny looking things people would be laughing at you behind your back. Remember when some people thought platform shoes looked great!

Let them eat cake. If they laugh, it's okay. Comfort, Comfort, Comfort.

I'm still pushing daily and actually considered posting on this a few months back(been too busy) I use Asics exclusively. I used to use New Balance but the Asics seem to do more comforting by the end of the day. I go through a pair a month.

Parking lot striping with no driver is the same as farming with no tractor.

touche, very accurate, good quote ken

\\\STRIPES/// wrote on Aug 30, 2009:Go to #19

Parking lot striping with no driver is the same as farming with no tractor.