[Medicine Eagle]

Thunderwolf, I could have misunderstood when I read the article, but it stated clearly that these shoes would be marketed to Native Americans only. It said that they would not make these openly available. Maybe those of mixed blood will be allowed access as well, that would be great. By the way I find it very interesting that professionals could actually tell I am Indian by my teeth and my feet. What an odd concept.

[vetnrse]

Well thats something. Are they going to ship these Nikes out to the tribes at no cost, since it is very hard to get into town 90 miles away without any car or money to even buy sneakers. I think they should be supplied free to the reservations since no one there would even need sneakers if they werent forced out of the traditional way of life and onto the rez in the first place. Everyone would still have their nice comfy moccs on. But since they really arent that available any more , I guess Nikes would be a 2nd best. ( Leave out the arches please, Indians tend to be flat footed ) from never having a tied up strapped down foot, the foot can grow and develop naturally , unhindered by tight shoes. Okay , Im its getting late and I know I'm starting to ramble, so I'll stop now and say good nite. thanks for your post. vetnrse

[Medicine Eagle]

Vetnrse,
I know what you are saying. Me and both of my children are flat footed. Why does every shoe maker put in those great big arches. I Can't wear them. It is painful. Supposedly they casted and tested the feet of many different NAI, and this is what they came up with. Narrow heels and wide front. But Pleeease don't forget no arches! I spent 2 HOURS trying on shoes for an interview today, and finally had to give up. By the way, am I the only Native American woman who can't wear high heels??? My foot does not bend that way!!! All my friends can. I think it may be an arch thing again.
TBH

[sirI]

I'm totally the opposite.

I have extremely HIGH arches. But, yes, I have much difficulty finding shoes that fit.

[Medicine Eagle]

Originally Posted by sirI

I'm totally the opposite.

I have extremely HIGH arches. But, yes, I have much difficulty finding shoes that fit.

Siri,
Do you have problems with high heels too? I am just curious. I have a friend that has very high arches and she has trouble too. That was not the only problem I ran into though. The heels were fine on dress shoes, it was the wide front that didn't work. I think I am going to call it quits and as soon as I am better off financially, I am going to try mocasins(sorry if spelled wrong, not a good speller online).Oh and Siri chech your PMs.
TBH

[sirI]

Yes, I do have problems with high heels. But, my biggest issue is with the tight front and uncomfortable narrow heels.

I have no pm from you, TiredBraveHeart.

[funinsun]

Hi all..

I have enjoyed this discussion about the Nike shoes.. While browsing for a big paper I'm doing I found this piece on NPR about diabetes and Native Americans-shoes are mentioned briefly about providing more cushioning for the soles of feet to alleviate circulation problems..

Its about 5 minutes in length and addresses a Native American nurse working in Winslow AZ working with diabetes....

Thank you..

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/s...oryId=15149819

[akwesook]

I just read this
I WANT SOME!!!
got NDN feet too- shoe shopping always a nightmare

Good for NIKE!!!!!