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turbo
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Well, I bought a pair of Sketcher Shape-ups to help with my plantar fasciitis, and they really do help, though the soles are a bit too spongy for my liking and are uncomfortable (lack of stability) when walking on uneven surfaces. My wife bought a pair for herself and was not able to wear them all day at work, because she stands/walks on concrete all day and found the soft soles uncomfortable, with insufficient stability for long-term standing.
New Balance has recently come out with a line of toning shoes for men and women so my wife bought a pair and wore them to work all day. The next day after work she went right to the factory store and bought 2 more pairs. She loves them. I hope the men's model catches on so they will expand the range of widths. I need at least 2E, maybe 4E, depending on the shape of the lasts. Anyway, the soles are firm, with a decided rocker profile, and look to be just what the doctor ordered.
Full disclosure: My wife works for New Balance in the manufacturing division, though that has no bearing on how comfortable she finds the shoes. In fact, she wore a particular model of Reebocks for a couple of years, until they were discontinued. When you stand or walk on concrete floors all day at work, the comfort of your feet is pretty important. She wears them to work, to walk and to exercise after work - just about all the time. Some of the women on her manufacturing team have bought multiple pairs of those toners, as well. Long-term aches and pains are common in people who have to stand all day running high-speed stitching machines with foot controls.
New Balance has recently come out with a line of toning shoes for men and women so my wife bought a pair and wore them to work all day. The next day after work she went right to the factory store and bought 2 more pairs. She loves them. I hope the men's model catches on so they will expand the range of widths. I need at least 2E, maybe 4E, depending on the shape of the lasts. Anyway, the soles are firm, with a decided rocker profile, and look to be just what the doctor ordered.
Full disclosure: My wife works for New Balance in the manufacturing division, though that has no bearing on how comfortable she finds the shoes. In fact, she wore a particular model of Reebocks for a couple of years, until they were discontinued. When you stand or walk on concrete floors all day at work, the comfort of your feet is pretty important. She wears them to work, to walk and to exercise after work - just about all the time. Some of the women on her manufacturing team have bought multiple pairs of those toners, as well. Long-term aches and pains are common in people who have to stand all day running high-speed stitching machines with foot controls.