Comfy shoes

[Baz]

Originally Posted by craigster59

I was waiting for you to chime in and sing the praises of Crocs!

Love my Crocs, too!

[stevej37]

^^^ Do they make a 'snow and ice' shoe?

[Tobra]

That is the snow and ice shoe. You just wear wool socks with them

[stevej37]

^^^ My 'over-the-calf' woolie socks will look good with them.
Are they studded?

[911 Rod]

Maybe I just need some insoles?
I laugh at the crocs. 5 years ago I was barefoot.
Now can’t do it.
Maybe a lazy chair for my bass boat?

[WPOZZZ]

I got in a bad car wreck 30 years ago and during recovery, I had a really sore back. I went to work as usual, wearing my loafers with leather soles. Then my mom told me to try SAS shoes. Her stores sold clothing and shoes, so she ordered me a pair. They aren't the most fashionable shoes, but they did help my back. FWIW, take a look at the the footwear servers at restaurants wear, that may give you an idea what to get. I was at a Chinese restaurant and most of the servers were wearing SAS. https://www.sasshoes.com/

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by 911 Rod

Maybe I just need some insoles?

The New Balance shoes I posted are made for people who land their foot in manner that creates discomfort. It forces the foot to land square. It's odd walking in them at first.

Couple a $35 Red Wing insole and your orthotics with them.

For all day fiddling around on concrete, you need support.

[RWebb]

https://www.loggingsupply.com/products/wesco-timber-caulk-boot

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by WPOZZZ

Then my mom told me to try SAS shoes.

Wow. Those are more expensive than the NB shoes I am pushing. You are clearly not buying them for the looks but when a non-snazzy shoe sells for $200 that says something to it's structural integrity.

I would get the ones on the right.

https://www.sasshoes.com/mens-work-duty/

One downside to the New Balance is melting the nylon webbing. You can accelerate their wearing out with weld spatter. Plus if no socks in the summer you scream like a little girl when this happens.

[Bob Kontak]

Also compression socks help.

[JavaBrewer]

Originally Posted by Baz

I bought these Sketchers off Amazon and they were so comfortable I bought another pair just when the Covid hit - thinking we'd have problems getting stuff like this. I didn't want to be without a replacement. Still on the first pair. I wear them EVERY day for work.

I DO put gel inserts in them.

Skechers Men's Expected Avillo Relaxed-Fit Slip-On Loafer

Under $50.00/pair. I bought a size 13 because I like a little extra room for my toes...

I have a pair, color scheme is the top right. Good shoes and I like wearing them.

Against popular opinion my favorite COMFORT shoe is barefoot, flip flops, and Vibram 5 finger shoes. Yes the gorilla feet style...I have worn them in snow, mud, hot sand, water, hell did the ATM cave tour (Belize) wearing them. Best, most comfortable footwear I have ever worn. That said, if you are in pain barefoot (smooth flooring) then these won't work for you. I am typing this with no shoes on, yes I am wearing clothes for the sick folks, but feet are a major extension of the human anatomy. We have grown up taught to keep them in check, restricted, I believe that message to be the cause of so many foot problems today.

Off my soap box now. OP, hope you find something to make life more comfortable!

[rusnak]

Salomon trail running shoes for me. I could never wear old man shoes.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Originally Posted by rusnak

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Salomon trail running shoes for me. I could never wear old man shoes.

This!

[Noah930]

I used to love Adidas Sambas. They have a classic all-around sneaker look, are cheap, (were) super comfy, and made for great driving shoes, too. I think I've had about 4 pairs of them over the past 25 years. But then I purchased a pair recently and they just don't have that same fit anymore. My feet actually hurt after wearing them. I thought they'd break in (though they never had to in the past), but they haven't. So I'm no longer recommending them.

[Bill Douglas]

Originally Posted by rusnak

Salomon trail running shoes for me. I could never wear old man shoes.

I've got a pair of those. I actually wore them out trail running with the dogs. Now they have been "demoted" to being painting shoes. but I still love them.

[1990C4S]

Originally Posted by Baz

I bought these Sketchers off Amazon and they were so comfortable I bought another pair just when the Covid hit - thinking we'd have problems getting stuff like this. I didn't want to be without a replacement. Still on the first pair. I wear them EVERY day for work.

I DO put gel inserts in them.

Skechers Men's Expected Avillo Relaxed-Fit Slip-On Loafer

Under $50.00/pair. I bought a size 13 because I like a little extra room for my toes...

I SWORE I would never ever wear slip on shoes, then my girlfriend bought me a pair....now I wear them ALL the time. They are awesome.

[wdfifteen]

I’ve spent a fortune on shoes. When my metatarsal arthritis was raging I hobbled around on size 14 boots or running shoes with the toe box cut for more room. I made my own orthotics from carbon fiber plate. After getting my toe joints replaced I’m back in 10 1/2s and can wear almost anything.
The sports medicine doc I went to was useless. The custom orthotics place was $$$ and useless.
There are some on-line outfits that claim to make you custom orthotics but my experience with them was not good.
It’s a jungle out there.

[vash]

Originally Posted by rusnak

Salomon trail running shoes for me. I could never wear old man shoes.

Great show. Better with the gaiters For trail running.

[Tobra]

Originally Posted by Bob Kontak

Also compression socks help.

This bears repeating

Also, unless the shoe is made out of leather, it is probably not going to get broken in.

Most people have tight calves, do stretches for this with the knee bent and straight a few times a day, for as long as you plan on walking around. Tight calf muscles cause myriad problems.

Cushioning and the amount of support are what I look at when I am recommending over the counter insoles. Superfeet are pretty good for a lot of people, Spenco also makes good products.

Is this an old man shoe? I have played basket ball in them

[911_Dude]

Merrell Jungle Mocs. Im not sure whats "Jungle" about them, but amazing comfort. Been wearing them for years. Comes in several colors.

https://www.merrell.com/US/en/jungle-moc-wide-width/077896707818.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&adpos=&scid=scplp077896707818&sc_intid=077896707818&gclid=CjwKCAjwxLH3BRApEiwAqX9arR8xTOwrKSoMTn20l-Mh8JtwPCAj3niA5Md-5pyrY3ha9udc2jOLGhoCazcQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Ive been wearing them for years.