Nike unveils shoe just for American Indians

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Updated: 7:22 p.m. ET Sept 25, 2007

BEAVERTON, Ore. - Nike on Tuesday unveiled what it said is the first shoe designed specifically for American Indians, an effort aiming at promoting physical fitness in a population with high obesity rates.

The Beaverton-based company says the Air Native N7 is designed with a larger fit for the distinct foot shape of American Indians, and has a culturally specific look.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20980046/?gt1=10357

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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:banghead:

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I'm totally the opposite.

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

Specializes in ER-Adult and Peds, also ICU.
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.:monkeydance:

tbh

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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.

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/story.php?storyId=15149819

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i just read this

i want some!!!

got ndn feet too- shoe shopping always a nightmare

good for nike!!!!!:balloons:

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