Baldy

I'm talking about comfort and support. I don't care about looks very much.



Which brand have you found to be the best? Which shoe?



I have flat feet, and wear $350 insoles, but my feet still hurt on a regular basis. I'm talking about a shoe for everyday wear, not for running, or formal occasions.



I sucks knowing you're going to have arthritis in your feet before you're 40, gauranteed.

Geoffman72

err force ones....

Baldy

I'm going to pretend I didn't hear that.



Has anyone tried New Balance? They market themselves as a comfort athletic shoe, but I was wondering how waranted their claims were.

Geoffman72

haha.





Whats New Balance? I definitely dont have an answer to your question though as I wear dockers mostly unless I'm working out.



I've been looking at getting some of these though. I dont know how cushy they are, but support must be there!



www.piloti.com

Baldy

nah, I would tear those up.



We I need also needs to be able to withstand motorcycle usage. I mean, my adidas have done fine so far, just a little uncomfy.

Geoffman72

I've found adidas to be good if you are playing soccer, but uncomfortable for just walking around.



My feet were always comfortable back in the day in Nikes. Maybe try a pair of them?

Baldy

but nike is just so damn expensive....I'll try them on, though, next time I'm in the store.



I really like some pumas I had, but just tight in the wrong places...might try some of them, too

GarageBoy

The question is, what is right for you? Remember, everyone's feet are different. Just go to the store em on!

Baldy

I was just wondering more about entire brands, rathar than individual shoes. Usually a brand has similar support and comfort across the board. Like Dr. Marten's, everyone I know who has them say they fit a little loose (mine do too). I've heard New Balance has good arch support in all their shoes, but I've never tried them.



Plus I wear a 13, so my choices are somewhat limited.

TYSON

I've always liked Nikes. I'll never buy shirts, hockey equipment, golf equipment or anything else from them, but they do know shoes.



I did buy Nike golf shoes, but those are still shoes, and the best ones I've ever tried. Nice looking too. My Nike joggers are losing the sole right now, but they are about 5 years old.



I have Otomix weight lifting shoes and those feel great too. They don't really make anything for general use, though.



My Adidas rugby spikes were pieces of crap, poorly made, not very durable and painful to wear. The Mizunos I have now are much better.



If you wear hiking boots I would look at a a pair of Zamberlans. You can order a pair from here Mountain Equipment Co-op I bought a pair and went on a week long hiking trip in the Rockies without breaking them in and they felt great. Once those ones finally wore out I bought another pair. Awesome comfort and support. Though with your special requirements you may not want to mail order.