bumpin this up to ask a question
Anyone ever tried Kuru shoes? My mom's been on my case about buying new working shoes, and well she's probably right. My current shoes (some C9s I bought on clearance over a year ago) are basically falling apart and I'm that person who hates spending on shoes. But my fooT pain is literally unbearable. I limp when I walk, if I sit for my break and try to get up, I stumble because the pain from putting my food down is that intense. I'm pretty sure my Achilles tendon has been inflamed or ruptured for a while too because of how that much hurts. So basically my feet are an absolute wreck and before I shove even more money than I'd pay for shoes for a doctor's visit, I may as well pony up.
Quantum - Women's Performance Fitness Walking Trainer (Great for Heel Pain)
These are the shoes I'm looking at rn, and the reviews are pretty damn good, but I always like actually seeing if anyone I can talk to has used them (or any other shoes from this brand). 120 is a fuck ton for me to blow on shoes, but if it'll stop my agony sure why not
I have never heard of them. What made you interested in this brand to begin with over any other brand?
Have you just tried browsing Zappos? That's a good way to let you browse a wide variety of shoes and introduce you to some new brands. It's also good to know what exactly your foot size is. Most high end shoe stores should be able to measure your feet. Sizing up or down to compensate for wide or narrow feet for example can contribute to foot pain.
If you have heel pain, you want something that has a slope, (called a 90 degree heel) rather than something completely flat. A slope will relive some of the tension at the heel and back of your leg. You also want something lightweight. I bought some Wolverine brand tennis-shoes a while back. I typically LOVE their shoes, but because the shoes had a steel toe, the weight was imbalanced and it totally fucked up my calves and heels too. Kind of annoying because they were about $60 I think, but I wore them for so long I didn't want to return them. Oh well.
Now I'm wearing boots to work that I got on Zappos. I like high top boots because I feel like they give some support to the ankle. I feel like I roll my ankles a lot for someone whom doesn't do much...so I dunno, I just like the support. I know nothing about the brand, but they had the features I wanted and Zappos has a good return policy, so I went for it. They're kinda cute too. So far they've been great, and they feel pretty sturdy. I don't like shoes that I don't feel will last me a few years.
Ariat Casual Work Mid Lace SD CT
You don't have to spend $100 or more for good shoes. But if you want something that will last, of course be prepared to spend some money. Just know what you're looking for, and don't go for gimmicks like gel cushioning, or shape ups, ect, and be mindful of how sturdy the shoe is. The more fashionable it is, the less sturdy it is. Lol, well, seems that way at least. I'd start from the bottom of your budget, looking within the parameters of what you need out of a shoe. You probably don't HAVE to spend $120. Of course, if you can afford it, then spend away! It's pretty easy to justify splurging on shoes.
(I like buying shoes)
The shoes you linked to would probably be fine. I'm just curious what made you choose them because if you're not picky and just need something to relieve heel pain, I feel like you can find something cheaper.
