Shoes...omg my feet are in heaven!!

nosonew · Feb 24, 2005, 07:00 AM

I just bought a pair of Aisics for 149 bucks...they are good so far, as I am on my feet 12-14 hours per day when working. I used to LOVE the Reebok DMX10's, but I can't find them anymore.

I think for 29 bucks I can try the crocs!

Mommy2Katiebaby · Feb 24, 2005, 08:35 AM

I LOVE LOVE LOVE my Crocs! I had foot pain for YEARS and can do a whole 12 hour shift with no pain at all.

NurseFirst · Feb 24, 2005, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by cathy2005

:chuckle im in school lpn and2 kids working as cna not for long graduate in may2005 for lpn but i cant even remeber to put the same pair of shoes onpicture this one white other red omg its so imbarssing lol

That's easy to fix: make sure all your shoes are the same color ...

NurseFirst

NurseFirst · Feb 24, 2005, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by germanmoni

Hi,
I´m writing from Germany so sorry for the mistakes...
Does anyone know Masai barefoot technique shoes?
I´ve got them 2 years ago and since the first day I ´m walking on clouds.
20 years of nursing never satisfied with the shoes I tryed Birkenstock made my feet wider ,clogs made them burn, sneakers let them smell... after I started to work in a nursing Home and was respnsibel for 40 Pat. on 5 Floors I sometimes wanted to cry my feet were killing me my back was aching
so a kollege told me about these shoes after my Ortopedist strongly recommended these shoes I whent off to buy them . This was an experience for it self i got the shoes for 3 days to test at home because they make you walk totally diferent. These shoes increase muscle activity &circulation, leads to a relaxed upright poture, relives muscular tension and joint problems and the best is they shape your legs and b... without going to the Gym
www.masai.ch

Ummm....I think a lot of facilities won't allow open-toed shoes (aka sandals).
Just a thought.

NurseFirst

11:11 · Feb 24, 2005, 11:34 AM

Ive said it before and I'll say it again.

It doesnt matter how good the shoe is. What matters is your feet, what type they are, and how you walk.

You can spend $300.00 on a pair of shoes and if they arent constructed for your foot and gait, your feet, knees, hips, and back will hurt.

I had to learn this the hard way first after running in combat boots, second going through the legions of running shoes, then finding a good shoe for the floor.

For me Asics 2090s work on the floor, and Asics Kayanos for running. This doesnt mean theyll work for you. I have a narrow, flexible foot, and I am a moderate over pronator.

See a sports physiologist. Preferabley one who specializes in running and gait issues. They can tell you what type of foot you have, what your gait is, then recommend a shoe type. And insoles and orthotics arent the answer if your foot doesnt require them. My wife cant walk comfortably without them. My Doc refuses to even discuss them with me.

I spend at about 36 60 hours a week on the floor doing 12-16 hour shifts. I have to be able to run 2 miles in under 15 minutes, 5-6 miles at a 7 minute/mile pace for the military. My feet are important as are my legs and back.

For what its worth-

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JVanRN · Feb 24, 2005, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by NurseFirst

Ummm....I think a lot of facilities won't allow open-toed shoes (aka sandals).
Just a thought.

NurseFirst

they had some closed toe shoes too....you have to click on one of the other links (forgot which one sorry) on the site.

nosonew · Feb 27, 2005, 09:04 AM

The day after I read this, a co-worker from another unit came to help..guess what she was wearing? Crocs! I tried them on! They also have Cayman style which are for narrower feet... They did feel great!

Morning-glory · Feb 27, 2005, 09:39 AM

I found their site in English. Actually a Canadian site but they do have links to the US.

Here it is. With lots of models to look at too.
http://www.aviva.ca/files/shoes.htm

Interesting concept.

Jacquie

**jnette** · Feb 27, 2005, 09:44 AM

Originally Posted by mjlrn97

Thank you........I will definitely check 'em out. I don't care if they're ugly as sin---if they're comfortable and make it possible for me to work a few more years, I'll buy some.

Big Fat Ditto there !!!

wooohooooooooo !!! Going to check out the website now. Thanx for the info.
Thirteen hours of run, run, run is so NOT appreciated by my poor footsies !