From reading the posts here, I decided to try the Spira shoes. Coils in the shoes, but not ugly or a tripping hazard like the z-coils. I love them.
I am overweight, have back problems, arthritis in knees....generally pain everywhere and feel crippled after an hour on my feet....
I walked for 4 hours in the hospital volunteering without an ounce of pain! Thank you Spira!!!! (I know 4 hrs isn't much for you working nurses already,...but I am just a SAHM who is starting to go back to school)....
http://www.spirafootwear.com/product...ing_womens.php
The next day I wore my merrell sports again to shop in the mall with my dd....and after 1 hour I practically crawled home due to the knee and back pain.....
I have ordered another pair of Spira's...and all my other so called walking shoes are going to charity!!
Just had to share my story!
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