cold shot 1 Posted February 28, 2014 For those of you whose job is to stand and/or walk all day, any comfortable shoe recommendations ? I get home and my feet are aching. I've tried casual skechers shoes and cross-trainers. I think I am looking for something with more padding / insoles ? I'm working on a large project at the largest convention center in NYC and am walking a million miles a day. This place is huge. Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogfarmer 138 Posted February 28, 2014 doctors and chefs seem to like Crocs. They have a lot of different types of shoes besides the plastic clogs that are very comfortable and anti fatigue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYMetsFan86 9 Posted February 28, 2014 do you under- or over pronate? do you have a high or low arch? You may want to look into some kind of insert or heal lift. Find a pharmacy that has the color coded dr. scholls machine that you stand on. it gives you a profile and codes it to the insert. If you have insurance that will cover it then go to a podiatrist Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duppie 73 Posted February 28, 2014 Dr Martins and a semi custom innersole should do the trick. Depending on your dress requirements I would recommend the greasy 3 eyed Gibson in black {been wearing this style for 30 years} or the classic 8 eye also in black greasy for a mid height boot. Soft, comfortable,classic,durable,waterproof with a oil and acid resistant sole. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Bill 649 Posted February 28, 2014 Go to the chiro or podiatrist. Get impressions made for a set of insoles. Not cheap but does wonders. I developed foot problems from poor fitted shoes. Only thing saving my feet now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boo 6 Posted February 28, 2014 For inserts, ignore anything readily available in a pharmacy. For dress shoes, I recommend Birkenstock Blue footbeds. Ideally, they should be fitted on you by someone knowledgeable, and you might not get the best results by just buying your usual foot size. If you wear sneakers, check out running stores for good inserts (not sporting goods stores). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n4p226r 105 Posted February 28, 2014 i have converse chuck taylors, asics sneakers, redwing iron rangers, and asolo fugitive gtx boots. if i had to wear one pair all day every day, and it worked with my attire, it would be the asolos. soooo comfortable. followed by the iron rangers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bellasdaddy 31 Posted February 28, 2014 Look into Merrell. very comfortable and durable yet they are very casual. Some models are waterproof and some are more breathable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iamkurrupt 0 Posted February 28, 2014 Depends on how casual or how dress you need them. I am on my feet 10+ hours everyday and Rockport's are my go to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seamusSU 0 Posted February 28, 2014 Of you are looking for a somewhat dressy shoe I swear by Clark's Unstructured Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrumpyOldRetiree 38 Posted February 28, 2014 +1 for Merrell shoes. I started having aching feet in my mid 40's. Standing and walking on concrete floors all day was really killing my dogs. I was never a person who spent alot on apparel so it wasn't easy paying for the first pair (they are not cheap by my standards), but after wearing them a few days I was sold. I'm wearing a pair of Merrells right now, put on at 4:30 this morning and probably won't take them off until bedtime, no discomfort at all. I couldn't do that with any other brand. Additionally, they do hold up well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackDaWack 2,894 Posted February 28, 2014 I wear Calvin Klein shoes and I'm literally on my feet all day. I bought them based on the padding they have. Most comfortable shoes I own and they look good too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raz-0 1,256 Posted February 28, 2014 What hurts by the end of the day. THe only thing that is easily captured in a pair of shoes that affects lots of people are arch support and heel rise. Skechers has a LOT of shoew styles, that doesn't tell us much. cross trainers usual have an angled footbed. A falt footbed is usually preferred by most people with knee or back issues. Some keens are really flat. Vans skate shoes are really flat. But what hurts in particular? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handyman 5,682 Posted February 28, 2014 +2 for Merrells. Grab fro from REI when they have a sale. They have good support, they are light and they last. If you buy Crocs, you should have a ceremony where you publicly burn your man-card. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogfarmer 138 Posted March 1, 2014 If you buy Crocs, you should have a ceremony where you publicly burn your man-card. I said their are other styles then just the cloggs. Btw I wear crocs daily because they are the only shoes that allow me to wear them without pain due to spinal injury and nerve damage in my foot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cold shot 1 Posted March 1, 2014 It's my foot that is sore so am guessing it's the arch support that I am not getting - lot of good responses, thanks. Guess I'll be checking out some of the options you guys mentioned tomorrow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magnawing 5 Posted March 1, 2014 If you can wear boots at work check out Bates emergency responder boots. I work on various construction and excavation sites all over the country and often 12-14 hours a day on my feet walking on any type of terrain you can imagine from NYC construction sites to Rocky Mountain utility Right-of-Ways. They're the only boots I've had that don't hurt at the end of the day and my back/legs are fine also. I get mine @ Flemington Department Store, they were $98 last time I bought them (last summer). I wear the combat style with nylon uppers, side zipper and composite safety toe...they weigh the same as my Reebok cross trainers. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooligan 0 Posted March 1, 2014 Of you are looking for a somewhat dressy shoe I swear by Clark's Unstructured +1 I love Clarks, especially the unstructured line. Not just comfortable, but very light. I've found them to be extremely durable, too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites