mare
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Since my husband doesn't visit here, this is a big deal for him to say "you should tell the forum about these shoes." So, here it is:
Jim has been looking for several months now for a comfortable sneaker. His were cut a little high on the side and hit his ankle bone & rubbed his heel.
Not being a shopper to begin with, getting into a store & trying on a number of shoes was- well, trying! Sneakers have to be completely unlaced for him to put on due to his toes curling. Good thing I worked as a shoe salesperson going through school!
When he would go in & ask for the lightest weight sneaker they had, the salesperson said that would be a running shoe. "OK, let me see that in an 11", said the man in a wheelchair.
Funny to see the look on their faces! :shock: He actually had too much fun messing with them. (reminded me of CJ's husband)
So, after all this time he found a shoe he loves & wants to share why.
First, it is a New Balance (just the one that was comfortable for him) running shoe. It is light as a feather- easier to lift his foot when he needs to; also, supports his foot when sitting in his recliner. (used to take off shoes for comfort, but doesn't help the footdrop)
Second, it has a slightly broader base on the sides (the soles/rubber part) that is for stabilizing the runner I assume. Well, it also stabilizes him when he stands & transfers!
He said he can actually feel the difference from a regular shoe!
Third, it is mostly fabric on the upper part (as opposed to leather, or fabric & leather) and well cushioned all around, making the shoe portion very soft. This is huge for him!
His toes curl pretty bad now, even after we get them into the shoes. He is developing pressure points on a few toes; have tried all kinds of things for this, the only thing to really help is to remove his shoes whenever possible. But then the foot drops & this is contributing to his ankle & calf getting tight- so, I need to do frequent ROM exercises.
With the softer shoe, even when the toes curl, he doesn't have the pressure and can leave his shoes on more. I think this is better for his foot.(?) I know being more comfortable is better.
So, look for a running shoe that has soft/fabric, well cushioned, and a broad base.
A good shoe is expensive- buy the best you can afford in the most comfortable brand for you. As Jim told the salesman, "well, I won't be wearing them out!" :lol:
Jim has been looking for several months now for a comfortable sneaker. His were cut a little high on the side and hit his ankle bone & rubbed his heel.
Not being a shopper to begin with, getting into a store & trying on a number of shoes was- well, trying! Sneakers have to be completely unlaced for him to put on due to his toes curling. Good thing I worked as a shoe salesperson going through school!
When he would go in & ask for the lightest weight sneaker they had, the salesperson said that would be a running shoe. "OK, let me see that in an 11", said the man in a wheelchair.
Funny to see the look on their faces! :shock: He actually had too much fun messing with them. (reminded me of CJ's husband)
So, after all this time he found a shoe he loves & wants to share why.
First, it is a New Balance (just the one that was comfortable for him) running shoe. It is light as a feather- easier to lift his foot when he needs to; also, supports his foot when sitting in his recliner. (used to take off shoes for comfort, but doesn't help the footdrop)
Second, it has a slightly broader base on the sides (the soles/rubber part) that is for stabilizing the runner I assume. Well, it also stabilizes him when he stands & transfers!
He said he can actually feel the difference from a regular shoe!
Third, it is mostly fabric on the upper part (as opposed to leather, or fabric & leather) and well cushioned all around, making the shoe portion very soft. This is huge for him!
His toes curl pretty bad now, even after we get them into the shoes. He is developing pressure points on a few toes; have tried all kinds of things for this, the only thing to really help is to remove his shoes whenever possible. But then the foot drops & this is contributing to his ankle & calf getting tight- so, I need to do frequent ROM exercises.
With the softer shoe, even when the toes curl, he doesn't have the pressure and can leave his shoes on more. I think this is better for his foot.(?) I know being more comfortable is better.
So, look for a running shoe that has soft/fabric, well cushioned, and a broad base.
A good shoe is expensive- buy the best you can afford in the most comfortable brand for you. As Jim told the salesman, "well, I won't be wearing them out!" :lol:
