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Old 05-11-2016, 04:14 AM   #21
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My wife has serious foot problems--mid foot arthritis. Orthopaedic surgeon (foot specialist) told her to wear a very stiff rocking sole type of shoe made by Alegria or Hoka shoes. Last step before having surgery on each foot that will put her down for almost 1 year per foot.

Without her Alegrias, she'd be in a prone position when not riding in a wheelchair.

With them, we just got thru hiking thru a number of major cities in Europe.
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Old 05-11-2016, 04:53 PM   #22
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Old 05-11-2016, 07:32 PM   #23
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Vionic Orthaheel for me, at all times except when sleeping.

I had severe plantar fasciitis for almost 10 months about 3 years ago. The pain was worse than anything I have ever experienced, including a total hip replacement years before. Wearing Orthaheel shoes constantly seemed to help more than anything, and I will never stop.

I have 4-5 different styles of Orthaheel shoes and sandals. I wear the Orthaheel Kiwi's around the house, and I get a replacement about once a year.
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Old 05-11-2016, 08:29 PM   #24
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I run in Brooks Glycerin 13s. I usually put about 325-350 miles on them before retiring them as runners and then use them as everyday kicks until the next pair is retired, then the everyday kicks become the yardwork kicks. Actually, I do that with all my running shoes...used to use Nike but gave up on them when DWs brand new pair fell apart on her first run, and my new pair made my knees and ankles hurt. Started with Brooks with Glycerin 12s, and now I'm on my 2nd (220 miles) and 3rd (70 miles) pairs of 13s. When I get close to 300 miles I buy a new pair to have them ready for the rotation...best runners I ever had, and they do great as everyday kicks as well. No more sad knees. I have to admit, they're ugly as sin with their flashy metallic plastic design elements...but comfortable. I run about 30 miles a week, and they cost about $150, so that's almost $15 a week, or $3 per run, or 50 cents per mile...sheesh, when you think of it like that, running isn't such a cheap hobby.
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Old 05-11-2016, 08:48 PM   #25
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Merrell Men's Moab Ventilator Hiking Shoe thanks to the recommendations from this Site!
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Brooks Racer ST5 and Teva Katavi sandals are my favorites.
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Old 05-12-2016, 07:35 AM   #27
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Merrell Men's Moab Ventilator Hiking Shoe thanks to the recommendations from this Site!
I bought a pair of those for backpacking too. They are wonderfully comfortable.

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Old 05-12-2016, 08:09 AM   #28
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Old 05-12-2016, 10:27 AM   #29
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My Teva Tirra sandals are great in the summertime or when it's rainy. No toe fungus here, but they don't get soggy when I wade through puddles (like my New Balance running shoes do).
I use Chaco Classic sandals for the same purpose, but all year round. I hate wet shoes and socks. These being rubber really can't get wet, and no socks = no wet socks. They have Vibram soles so very good traction.

I wouldn't wear them in snow, but we haven't had any snow to speak of since i bought them several years ago. I do wear them year around, if it is either hot or wet.

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My Teva Tirra sandals are great in the summertime or when it's rainy.
Me too and to give my left foot a break (plantar fascitis and an old broken bone) a pair of lace-up Joyas.

For dressy events, Sketcher GoWalk2 slip-ons.
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Sanuk Vagabond or Sidewalk Surfer shoes - cushy flip flop sole, full cloth upper. Loose fitting, comfortable. Yeah. These are my go-to for a lot of stuff, travel, dog walks, etc.

Re: Hoka One One.

I'm on my fourth pair of Clifton 2s, (actually third and fourth as I rotate through two pairs at a time) for running. Brilliant shoe for neutral/midfoot striking distance runners. Probably not so good for a lot of other people, but I love them.
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Old 05-12-2016, 12:33 PM   #32
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Here is mine... Ecco sandals. I got them at a discount price at Footwear, etc in the Bay Area. I used to wear a pair of Teva sandals kind of like these and these are as comfy.

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Blundstone boots for pretty much anything. Comfortable and durable. Keep in mind I live in the Northeast.
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Due to plantar fasciitis:
Merrill Moabs with orthotic insert and San Antonio Shoe semi dressy lace up shoes.
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For dressy events, Sketcher GoWalk2 slip-ons.
Those look comfy! I bookmarked the women's version and may get a pair later sometime.
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Old 05-13-2016, 01:12 PM   #36
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Vass Budapest wingtip
Crockett & Jones Weymouth wholecut
Alden monk strap
John Lobb Lopez loafer
Crockett & Jones Horween shell cordovan blucher
Allen Edmonds Park Avenue
Ferragamo bit loafer

With the first 3 the fit is so perfect that I don't feel like I'm wearing anything, and the upper is of exceptional leather. I have perhaps 20 pair of other shoes that "fit" and are comfortable, but not like the above 7.

So I can't make a universal recommendation as it's really a question of fit, unless you're having bespoke shoes made in which case they will all fit perfectly, be well-made, and therefore be extremely comfortable.
Vass has enough options to almost get that bespoke fit:

http://www.vass-shoes.com/en/howtoorder

For hiking shoes I have Keens, but solely because they happen to fit better than the equally well-made Merrells.

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Flat feet here, moccasin style shoes, docksiders boat shoes or weejuns for formal wear.
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Those look comfy! I bookmarked the women's version and may get a pair later sometime.
DW says they are the only shoes she like me wearing to nice events (knowing that my feet are f**ked).
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