Talk to me about shoes

[Helene2013]

I have serious overpronated feet so I too, prefer to go to specialty stores (running, or whatever sport I'm doing) for my sport equipment shoes/boots. I like that the staff knows its product as the person serving me only does that and is not going from one department to the next.

I also found a company (Vionic) that does shoes for those like me with overpronation. I can finally wear heels or sandals without risking an ankle twist when walking.

I can always have my insoles done professionally (which I do yearly or every 2 years) but I find they are good but not fitting in everytype of shoes I have. So Vionic for dress/sandals meets my needs. And for sports I like to go to the Running Room where they have a very nice selection of the type of shoes I need.

I always wonder if I had taken better care of my feet when I was younger (by investing in high quality shoes) if I would still have all those knees issues I go through today.

[netskyblue]

I've been meaning to thank you all for the advice - but I've been so busy walking! I got a new pair of Asics Gel Nimbus 17 (my ancient shoes were an old version of this model, and I'd always been happy with the fit). O. M. G. The first few steps I took, I was shocked at how much spring and bounce I felt. I mostly wear flats to work so I'm just used to feeling the hard ground underneath my feet. I just wanted to start skipping!

I've been logging my walks in Strava as "run" so that I can put my shoes in as gear, and keep track of how many miles are on them.