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myLot reputation of 97/100. filmbuff (1336)   ranked 358 out of 8,772 in health 4 years ago

I am on my feet all day at work, walking on concrete and my poor feet are sore. Can anyone reccomend some good, comfortable men's black dress / dress casual shoes for me to wear?

I am currently using a pair of rockports and a pair of sketchers and neither is getting the job done. I really want something professional and stylish looking yet functional. My only other issue is that I have small feet: 7-8 depending on manufacturer and usually a narrow.

Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

 

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Bunnypal (53) response was accepted on 3/7/2008.
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tags:  dress shoes, comfort, foot padding, mens shoes, shoes
 
1. Bunnypal (53)   4 years ago

Hmm, many many good ones. Lofers are some times good but id remeber if they dressy. So i am going to suggest Florsheim i like em...here look at em here...

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myLot reputation of 97/100. filmbuff (1336)   ranked 358 out of 8,772 in health  4 years ago

Thanks for the suggestion! I guess I should have mentioned that I want a pair of lace up shoes, they just fit better. I will look into the Florsheim's though. Thanks!

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2. myLot reputation of 93/100. Transdisc (18434)   4 years ago

Mostly I'm just dropping by to say hello, filmbuff. It's good to see you :)

I used to wear Rockports because they are supposed to be so comfortable, but I have to say they were some of the most uncomfortable shoes I've ever worn.

I have no idea what shoes to recommend you. I'm sorry.


myLot reputation of 97/100. filmbuff (1336)   ranked 358 out of 8,772 in health  4 years ago

Trans! So good to see you my friend! I was hoping you were still around here!

Everyone recommended Rockports, but I agree that they are very uncomfortable and they wear out way too quick.

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3. myLot reputation of 71/100. kamran12 (1808)   ranked 285 out of 8,772 in health   4 years ago

Hello filmbuff!:-)

It’s been long that I have had the chance to talk to you, I hope all is well at your end!? It’s good to see you!:-)

It’s a tough question because safety and comfort usually work together only with compromise. So, there can be an ‘optimum’ compromise but not something that is best in both dimensions. And then, what works best for one, may not be the best for other.

I personally liked a customized pair of shoes that look like, and more or less feel like, dress shoes but are actually Military style shoes from safety point of view. They work well on mountains, rocky surfaces, in water etc and you can present yourself at dinner on your return! (Provided that they are clean) :-)

If Rockports and skechers haven’t worked for you, you may like to try Carolina Core 4x4 or Carolina Core Back to Basic or Caterpillar Salvo. One can’t really know what can work best unless one tries!

I hope to see you around, my friend!:-)


myLot reputation of 97/100. filmbuff (1336)   ranked 358 out of 8,772 in health  4 years ago

Kamran! Great to see you too!

I will look into the Carolina Core shoes. Military (as in functional) might not be bad, there are times when I have to run...


myLot reputation of 71/100. kamran12 (1808)   ranked 285 out of 8,772 in health  4 years ago

run for your life!!? :-)


myLot reputation of 97/100. filmbuff (1336)   ranked 358 out of 8,772 in health  4 years ago

More like chase people down, with extreme prejudice. :) That's actually the funnest part of my job. :)


myLot reputation of 89/100. Angelwhispers (4603)   ranked 552 out of 8,772 in health  4 years ago

Just exactly what is it you are doing these days Sugar?


myLot reputation of 71/100. kamran12 (1808)   ranked 285 out of 8,772 in health  4 years ago

Well, I am not sure if I was able to follow, filmbuff! But, I am known to be dumb sometimes! :-)


myLot reputation of 97/100. filmbuff (1336)   ranked 358 out of 8,772 in health  4 years ago

I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you... :)


myLot reputation of 71/100. kamran12 (1808)   ranked 285 out of 8,772 in health  4 years ago

As often, you like to be ambiguous, filmbuff, don’t you!? LOL!

Now I am wondering whether you have responded to Angel or me! :-)


myLot reputation of 97/100. filmbuff (1336)   ranked 358 out of 8,772 in health  4 years ago

I like to retain a little bit of anonimity. :) BTW, I'm still looking for shoes haha. I need something a little more dressier than the Caralina Boots. Good suggestion though.

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4. myLot reputation of 89/100. Angelwhispers (4603)   ranked 552 out of 8,772 in health   4 years ago

Wow, 7-8 ya say? :((( there went that fantasy! :))))))

:)(:


myLot reputation of 97/100. filmbuff (1336)   ranked 358 out of 8,772 in health  4 years ago

They look bigger in a mirror. :P


myLot reputation of 89/100. Angelwhispers (4603)   ranked 552 out of 8,772 in health  4 years ago

Thats what all you men say :))) maybe they look bigger in a magnifying glass :))


myLot reputation of 97/100. filmbuff (1336)   ranked 358 out of 8,772 in health  4 years ago

As I used to tell my student...it's all in the technique, and the feel... :)


myLot reputation of 89/100. Angelwhispers (4603)   ranked 552 out of 8,772 in health  4 years ago

rotflmao LMAO uh huh uh huh heard that before too :)))) Damn Filmbuff I do so expect you to be original :)))


myLot reputation of 97/100. filmbuff (1336)   ranked 358 out of 8,772 in health  4 years ago

(deer in headlights look) Now I'm on the spot. Well you do know about 400 years ago I would have been considered a giant don't you?

Damn that whole evolution thing, I say we nuke the Galapogos Islands and put an end to it right now.


myLot reputation of 89/100. Angelwhispers (4603)   ranked 552 out of 8,772 in health  4 years ago

Rotflmao there is the Wit I have so missed :))))


myLot reputation of 97/100. filmbuff (1336)   ranked 358 out of 8,772 in health  4 years ago

;) Now if I could just figure out a way to make my feet grow...

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5. myLot reputation of 99/100. Loen210 (815)   ranked 417 out of 8,772 in health   4 years ago

Hi,
I'm a female so don't wear men's shoes, so can't recommend a good brand for you ;o). But I do also have extremely sensitive feet that can get painful and blisters easily. So what has helped me in all shoes (and I avoid all high heels and skimpy women's dress shoes) is shoe padding. I've tried many different kinds. It's the ball of my feet that hurts the must, so need most padding on there.

- Sometimes I use ball padding (and often you can use heel padding for the ball, which seems to be sold more often.

- Heel padding, which there is more of as stated above.

- Foot foot padding. So many different types. There aer types that are very thin, which for me, woudln't help. I actually get shoes one size too big, because

- I buy thick padding. And this takes up lots of space, upping the need for the size.

Hope that helps!


myLot reputation of 97/100. filmbuff (1336)   ranked 358 out of 8,772 in health  4 years ago

Thanks for the advice. I've tried a lot of that stuff and have come to the realization that if you buy a decent pair of well fitting shoes, you shouldn't need all that stuff. Hence this topic, because I've yet to find one. I'm willing to spend a few hundred if needed...


myLot reputation of 99/100. Loen210 (815)   ranked 417 out of 8,772 in health  4 years ago

Depends. I have found thatin all my sneakers, I've even bought top line sneakers (which is the only clothign type of thing I would spend so much on for need) as my feet are so sensitive. But I still need extra padding.

If you worse sneakers and had to stand all day, would your feet react the same way? If so, I'd think you still nee better padding. Good luck.


myLot reputation of 97/100. filmbuff (1336)   ranked 358 out of 8,772 in health  4 years ago

Good point. Actually I used to wear sneakers at the same place doing a different job. My feet did not nearly bother me as much as they do now which makes me think it's the shoes.

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6. myLot reputation of 99/100. ElicBxn (24673)   4 years ago

Rather than shoes, maybe you should be considering good insoles to put inside your shoes?

You might consider some SAS or In Step shoes.


myLot reputation of 97/100. filmbuff (1336)   ranked 358 out of 8,772 in health  4 years ago

I will look into SAS I've heard a lot of reccomendations for them. My father worked in the shoe industry for 30 years (he's no longer with us) and basically his opinion is that if you get a good pair of well fitting shoes you shouldn't need that other stuff. I kind've agree.

Thanks for the suggestion, really. :)

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7. myLot reputation of 94/100. dfn12968 (5532)   4 years ago

http://www.shoes.com/clarksengland/?PartnerId=CJ

These seem to be recommended for comfort.

Easy Spirit and Ecco are also supposed to be good, but obviously I don't know this first hand. :)


myLot reputation of 97/100. filmbuff (1336)   ranked 358 out of 8,772 in health  4 years ago

Thanks so much D for the advice. I've looked at the echo's since they have such a good reputation, but so far the only stores that carry them don't carry them in a small enough size. I have this problem a lot...I swear I should just fly to Japan, buy clothes and shoes and come back. Then I could get stuff off the shelf and racks that actually fits. :)


myLot reputation of 94/100. dfn12968 (5532)  4 years ago

Hey, wasn't there an episode of Friends about Joey and his size 7 foot??? He was pretty stylin. Maybe we can find out where he got his shoes??? ;)

See, everything in life can be related back to a Friends episode. Everything! Hehe!


myLot reputation of 97/100. filmbuff (1336)   ranked 358 out of 8,772 in health  4 years ago

If you can find the solution on friends, please by all means clue me in. :)

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8. myLot reputation of 94/100. Goodie123 (7548)   4 years ago

I cannot recommend good shoes for you.
But I can recommend inner soles for you.
I also worked on concrete floors and my feet and legs would ache all the time.
I found inner soles that are filled with either gel or liquid.
They were fantastic, just like walking on water.
No more aching feet and legs.


myLot reputation of 94/100. dfn12968 (5532)  4 years ago

What are they called, Goodie? Do they have them in the US?


myLot reputation of 94/100. Goodie123 (7548)  4 years ago

Gee D, I do not know. But I would say they have.
go to your local pharmacy and ask.
I think they were called "Aqua soles" I cannot remember.
But they are excellent.
You have no pressure on your feet or legs.
The ones I had were filled with blue liquid.


myLot reputation of 97/100. filmbuff (1336)   ranked 358 out of 8,772 in health  4 years ago

The soles can help, my main problem really is that most shoes don't fit. Qaulity shoes don't seem to comein a small enough size. When I've added the gel insoles they do help, but it messes with the arch, for me at aleast.

Nike used to make tennis that had the liquid insoles built in. They were most comfortable of shoes I've ever owned.

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9. homer_simps1 (2)   4 years ago

Nunn Bush make the most comfortable dress shoes i've ever worm. Give those a try.


myLot reputation of 97/100. filmbuff (1336)   ranked 358 out of 8,772 in health  4 years ago

Thanks homer, I will look into them.

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