GOOD Shoes

I had problems with both my feet and lower back from 13 hour shift. It was all solved with MBT Masai Barefoot Technology shoes. They are expensive....however, I can honestly say I haven't needed the chiropractor in 8 months, and my feet never hurt. You do have to get used to wearing them, you walk differently in them and they must be used for a few hours at a time in the beginning. Besides not needing back adjustments, the nice side effect is that due to their design you are stretching your leg muscles, hamstrings and achilles. Good luck. Wishing you relief from achy feet.

Maisy;)

I had problems with both my feet and lower back from 13 hour shift. It was all solved with MBT Masai Barefoot Technology shoes. They are expensive....however, I can honestly say I haven't needed the chiropractor in 8 months, and my feet never hurt. You do have to get used to wearing them, you walk differently in them and they must be used for a few hours at a time in the beginning. Besides not needing back adjustments, the nice side effect is that due to their design you are stretching your leg muscles, hamstrings and achilles. Good luck. Wishing you relief from achy feet.

Maisy;)

Do they have a web site? Maybe I'll type the name into my browser and see what is going on. Do they also sell casual shoe wear? Thank you, Maisy RN-ER!

Maisy, just to let you know, I did find the site and I plan to order a catalog. Many thanks; they do look good. What is the normal price range? They didn't list prices.

Okay, okay...searching for more! Desperate nurse here...thanks again!

I remembered that you posted them before. I just ordered a catalogue on line, and hopefully, they will allow me to order by telephone. Thanks for the site again!

www.zcoil.com

Z-coil shoes are designed for people with back problems, plantar fasciitis, sore feet, and so forth. They are ugly and expensive, but are also supposed to be the most responsive shoes ever made. You might need to travel in order to find a retailer that sells them.

The Z-coil motto is "Pain Relief Footwear."

Eek! Those are seriously ugly!

Sorry.

I guess desperate times call for desperate measures.

I can't imagine ordering shoes without trying them on. I'm very picky about my shoes. I need excellent arch support because of my extremely high arches. I MUST try on the shoes. My feet are in excellent shape due to the fact that I've always had shoes that fit me correctly. I can't tolerate heels of any sort and my arches need good support.

Everyone has a different shape foot, I don't think you can get advise on what shoe to buy from another person and then buy that shoe from a catalogue. I think you should go to the store and try on shoes until you find the pair that fits just right.

Love LOVE LOVE my MBT's, totally worth the $245 price tag, and I would definately buy another pair. This is not to say that my feet don't still hurt sometimes especially after a rough 12 hr shift that has turned into 14+ hours, and I don't have the ibuprofen with me...

Missy

Glad you found the website. In NJ Foot Solutions stores sell the MBT and other fitted shoes. These shoes are very specific to your foot. My advise is to find them in your state and not order off line unless absolutely necessary. I was fitted for the shoe, have med-hi arch and wide foot (thanks dad). The shoes have never hurt, they fit perfectly, they have not stretched, and have held up well. Like I said the break in period would probably be the worst. I didn't follow directions and the following day following a 13 hour shift I felt every muscle possible in my abd, butt and thighs. (Good work out!) After that, everything was good. I have also seen the spring heeled shoes....a fellow nurse who has OA wears them, they were good for her for about 2 years. She says they feel good, they look awkward to me. Whatever, works for you. Oh, $245-265 is about right. I figure I was spending $60.00 per week in co pays for chiropractor-I bought them last fall. They were more than worth the price.

Maisy;)