Comments on: Help me find shoes!

By: anonymous

anonymous — Wed, 10 Nov 2004 18:28:33 +0000

I’ve just managed to pick myself up a pair of “pro keds” – styled after the 70’s vintage shoe…. they’ve got a better sole on them than the chucks – of which I have a pair also…. there’s always the option of throwing in a sports insole into whatever shoe… Or for something slightly different, how about a pair of creepers…. http://www.wildsyde.com/tukcreep.html

By: deviant_

deviant_ — Mon, 08 Nov 2004 10:01:43 +0000

Well, as one who suffers minor ankle injuries quite often, the high top chucks are surprisingly good for ankle support, even if not laced up all the way. I usually lace mine up to the 3rd eyelet, and short of actually overextending my ankle, that does pretty well.

Still no help on the arch support though; everything I’ve got with good arch support (adidas, low-top DMs) has poor ankle support. Maybe insoles?

By: srl

srl — Mon, 08 Nov 2004 08:14:14 +0000

I’m watching this thread with interest, though I don’t really wear normal shoes— I’m more in the market for stylish SPD-capable bike shoes, for which Converse of any kind are Right Out.

By: asciident

asciident — Mon, 08 Nov 2004 00:03:57 +0000

I wear Etnies (another skate brand) that I find to be extremely comfortable, if expensive. I don't know if they're necessarily healthy, though (as I know next to nothing about foot health :).

By: chipb0i

chipb0i — Sun, 07 Nov 2004 22:29:56 +0000

I suggest Airwalks. They are pretty similar to Vans, but I’ve been through two pairs of these things, and they are plenty comfortable – and I do a lot of walking in these – including working retail. :)

By: substitute

substitute — Sun, 07 Nov 2004 22:22:53 +0000

By: majorityrules

majorityrules — Sun, 07 Nov 2004 22:18:03 +0000

Since it’s winter, maybe boots would fit your needs better.