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  • Sep 11, 2006, 09:28 AM
    Here_To_Help- Jon
    Standing All Day - Need Better Shoes
    I am in a new job that requires standing and running around (helping customers) all day. I need a better shoe than my Sketchers as at the end of the day.. my legs are hurting. Would like some suggestions on what shoes to look into. Thanks in advance..

    JonB
  • Sep 11, 2006, 12:02 PM
    J_9
    I would try going to a nursing uniform shop. They have shoes there that are specifically designed for standing/walking all day on "cement" type flooring. They come in a wide variety of styles as well as colors.

    I just bought 2 pair when I picked up my new uniforms and they are SOO comfortable, I almost don't want to take them off.

    I bought 2 different styles, but they are called NurseMates Pillow Top. They have them for men and women.
  • Sep 11, 2006, 12:10 PM
    NeedKarma
    Check out inserts that have that "gel" in them, I've heard great things from users of them.
  • Sep 11, 2006, 01:26 PM
    valinors_sorrow
    I like J_9's idea about the shoes and would add only this, support hose (as bad or as old as that might make you feel LOL) can go a long way to helping out with the legs. Good shoes and good socks too!
  • Sep 11, 2006, 01:38 PM
    Curlyben
    While I was working in retail, also involving a lot of standing and running about, I found CATs where excellent.
    I tended towards boots, but I also had a pair of their "training" shoes and they where extremely comfortable.
  • Sep 11, 2006, 02:44 PM
    Here_To_Help- Jon
    Ok... been to a running shoe store and now have a pair of Brooks Addiction 7 shoes. There were 3 things wrong with what I was wearing... to little cushion, too small in size, and not enough support. Ill report on these new shoes. They felt great in the store. Thx all... jonB

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