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I've developed significant knee problems over the last few years, and I've found that I can help this situation with the right shoes. As an example, I picked up a very supportive pair of hiking boots, and now I can tolerate a day in a theme park with the kids without continual intake of Tylenol. I spend 8 hours a day at work, and figured my next step should be better shoes for work. I'm currently wearing Rockports, which are better than others, but compared to the hiking boots, I may as well be barefoot. I used to have some Johnston & Murphy's that I really liked, but looking back, I think they were just really soft, not really supportive.
So, do any of you have good work (business casual) shoes that you find to be good and supportive?
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Maybe you need shoe inserts. Have you considered seeing an orthopaedist?
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brown smart shoes. (no laces!)
goes with anything.
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I don't buy anything but Merrell. I think the company originally made european hiking shoes, but they make loads of different styles, from casual to dress. They hold up well too.
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Originally Posted by slpdLoad
I don't buy anything but Merrell. I think the company originally made european hiking shoes, but they make loads of different styles, from casual to dress. They hold up well too.
That's the brand of the hiking shoes I wear when not at work.
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Question: How can shoes (as opposed to boots) give you the kind of support you're looking for?
If you can go with boots, grab a pair of Hi-Tech Magnum Classics, all leather. Supportive enough for you to engage in an 8-hour rooftop fire fight with Jack Bauer, comfy enough to wear without socks. Coppers wear them, so they can look somewhat "dressy".
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Old camper style was nice.
These days I use Timberland, good shoes/boots over all.
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I got a nice pair of Sketchers. They don't look like Sketchers at all but they are very comfortable even when I wear them or drive all day.
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I have worn Birkenstock clogs and shoes for the past sixteen years and will never wear anything else. My dress shoes are black patent leather loafers made my the Birkenstock line Footprints. My day-to-day BIrks are Londons and Bostons.
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I have similar needs. I usually just poke around the store until I find something that suits me really well. A lot of times it's Reebok, but sometimes some other brand will have some shoe out that gives really nice support. My current shoes are Avia.
I agree with Doofy, though. You might want to look at boots. If you look around, you can find some men's models that are attractive enough to wear around everywhere.
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usually i stick to a 4" heel; but some times...
oh wait. crap!
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I have a pair of Timberland blue suede. Well, Nubuckโข actually, feels like suede.
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blue shoes? oh so gangsta!
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I got knee problems, too. I use knee supports, though. Although I've found that boots are quite comfortable and do ease the pain a bit.
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those camper shoes are cool, and they got a cool website too.
are the shoes high quality, cause i might buy a pair soon, but i want to know im getting my moneys worth.
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Personally I love boots. I'm actually in the market for new ones right now as my current pair is starting to go (holes developing in the soles).
I'm leaning towards a pair of Georgia boots, probably the 11" waterproof Wellingtons. I want something comfortable for just walking around in, but also durable for heavy outdoor use and waterproof for ...water. I've also been considering a pair of Frye's, but the only ones I really like the look of are the harness boots, and I'm a little skeptical about how well suited those would be to working outdoors in dirt and mud (if nothing else, it would be a pain to clean under the harnesses). For the past 10 years or so I've been wearing Blundstones. They're great boots, comfortable and durable (I'm only on my second pair in those 10 years), but this time I'd really prefer some pull-ons and the only pull-ons that Blundstone makes are paddock boots, which I don't want.
But uh, yeah, shoes. I also need to replace my casual shoes as the soles are also falling apart on those. I was thinking maybe Clark's but haven't decided yet.
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Another vote for Campers. Discovered them in Spain years ago and they since have exploded all over the world. Sure they're no longer kinda cheap, but will that stopping me from buying pair after pair? Ummmm...no.
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I wear salvatore ferragamo's anthony drivers daily....they are one of the most comfortable shoes ever. you guys should check them out. saucony's are also very comfortable.
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Black basic shoes. Vans. I keep an extra pair around, and have them imported.
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Originally Posted by wallinbl
I've developed significant knee problems over the last few years, and I've found that I can help this situation with the right shoes. As an example, I picked up a very supportive pair of hiking boots, and now I can tolerate a day in a theme park with the kids without continual intake of Tylenol. I spend 8 hours a day at work, and figured my next step should be better shoes for work. I'm currently wearing Rockports, which are better than others, but compared to the hiking boots, I may as well be barefoot. I used to have some Johnston & Murphy's that I really liked, but looking back, I think they were just really soft, not really supportive.
So, do any of you have good work (business casual) shoes that you find to be good and supportive?
First, switch from Tylenol to Advil (antiinflamitory). I also have knee problems. My orthopedic Dr. told me I can take up to 800 mg of Advil (Ibuprofen) four times a day. As for shoes, I think any good quality shoe will be good as long as it fits correctly and you replace them when they need it. Daily worn shoes should be replaced every six months or more often if excessively worn. Also, you may want to try some knee supports. These help support my knees, especially when going down stairs. Please consult your doctor before taking any medical steps. If you are overweight, please try to lose some of it. I lost 30 pounds in a year. My knees are still bad, but would be worse with that extra weight still on me.
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I almost always wear ECCO shoes. They are kind of pricey though.
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I wear a pair of blu Cons (Chuck Taylors) most of the time... or classic DrMarten's that ive had for like ages.
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I love my Onitsuka Tigers.
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I love ALDO Shoes.
They're where I get most of my shoes, especially casual. I do have a pair of black Chucks that I used, but they feel like crap. I only wear them because they go with a lot of the stuff that I own. I couldn't find a picture of my Aldo shoes that I wear all the time, but they've got a lot of good stuff that feels as good as it looks.
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I wear these for lounging and stints in my AMG DTM racer:
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Originally Posted by hickey
those camper shoes are cool, and they got a cool website too.
are the shoes high quality, cause i might buy a pair soon, but i want to know im getting my moneys worth.
Another vote for Campers. Discovered them in Spain years ago and they since have exploded all over the world. Sure they're no longer kinda cheap, but will that stopping me from buying pair after pair? Ummmm...no.
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Originally Posted by macforray
First, switch from Tylenol to Advil (antiinflamitory). I also have knee problems. My orthopedic Dr. told me I can take up to 800 mg of Advil (Ibuprofen) four times a day.
I get no relief from ibuprofen. I get plenty from Tylenol. I'm told that's common among people with arthritis.
Also, you may want to try some knee supports. These help support my knees, especially when going down stairs.
I was told I wasn't really a candidate for braces. I think they're mostly for lateral support, and I have a problem with the bones grinding on each other (I had my meniscus removed).
Please consult your doctor before taking any medical steps. If you are overweight, please try to lose some of it. I lost 30 pounds in a year. My knees are still bad, but would be worse with that extra weight still on me.
I've never been overweight, though my change in activity level due to my knees does cause me concern. I haven't played sports regularly in nearly two years, but I've only gained 3 or 4 pounds, so hopefully that won't become an issue. The only exercise I've ever really enjoyed is soccer, and it's killing me that I can't play.
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Camper for me too. Great quality, comfortable, durable. Cost a bit (my last pair was ยฃ75) but worth it IMO.
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My last two pairs have been K-Swiss. I'm currently wearing the old pair since they're treaded like boots and I have to tromp through ice and snow to get to classes now. But I love how light these are:
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Originally Posted by Dakarยฒ
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That's disturbing on so many levels....
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For work (buisness casual), I've been wearing this pair of Rockports all winter:
Very comfortable and VERY dry. I find Rockports to be pretty comfortable and pretty longlasting. Best of all I can usually find a Rockport outlet here in the East, where a $100 pair usually goes for about $70.
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That's disturbing on so many levels....
You should have seen the TV adverts.
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Originally Posted by KeyLimePi
For work (buisness casual), I've been wearing this pair of Rockports all winter:
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another ![thumbs up](https://forums.macnn.com/images/smilies/up.gif) for the Rockports. Very comfortable.
Also a pair of Boston Black Oxfords for Meetings/Weddings/Funerals, and a pair of Merrells for mucking in the deep woods.
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Campers are so outrageously expensive. $220 Cdn for a flimsy pair of shoes? Too rich for me.
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prada sport makes shoes that are both stylish and profession, and have athletic support (more padding) your foot. check them out, steep prices at around $500 though.
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Dr. Scholls (yup, they actually make shoes). These help me get around comfortably despite collapsed arches.
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prada sport? 500 a pair?!? get real. it's one thing to wear them because you have so much disposable income, it's another to suggest them to homeboy.
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I'll give a shout out to Ecco - Smart, simple black leather laceups that are tough and comfortable enough to last a year of walking mile after mile around London.
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Originally Posted by KeyLimePi
I find Rockports to be pretty comfortable and pretty longlasting. Best of all I can usually find a Rockport outlet here in the East, where a $100 pair usually goes for about $70.
I'm actually replacing a pair of Rockports that I found initially comfortable, but pretty quickly not so.
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I'll give a shout out to Ecco - Smart, simple black leather laceups that are tough and comfortable enough to last a year of walking mile after mile around London.
David
I tried on several styles of Ecco, but found that they were too wide for my feet.
I ended up buying a pair of Johnston & Murphy shoes. I've had some in the past and loved them. I don't know that they have tremendous support, but they're as soft on the inside as I've ever felt.
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As a bartender working 12+ hour shifts on a tile floor, I find Doc Martin's to be a great shoe. For me it's all about durability. Most shoes I have owned, cannot stand up to the abrasive floor for very long....3-5 weeks at most. (beer is not a good leather conditioner BTW) Then you have to figure in slip resistance. . I just bought a pair of doc's industrials today for $60. They are shoes though. The boots I have found differ in quality with sizes. Some stretch unbelievably, some not at all. It is the only shoe I can buy that holds up for any length of time behind my busy bar....
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and the girlz like 'em...they look good beside a bed! wink wink! (hint...girls look at your shoes!!! I just recently learned this)
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and the girlz like 'em...they look good beside a bed! wink wink! (hint...girls look at your shoes!!! I just recently learned this)
Once again proving how superficial most people (which includes the subcatogory of women) are.
Shoes should be comfortable and practical. Nothing pains me more than seeing most young Japanese women walk about in 6 inch high boots. Though it is sometimes funny to watch stumble around.
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