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lookitsjenn
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 Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 7:34 am Post subject: Walking shoes?? |
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| I need a good pair of walking shoes, I can't run b/c of my knees...but I would like to at least walk. Maybe a mile or two in the afternoon, just until I build my knees back up. I would also like these shoes for when I go to the gym. I need something with good support and comfortable! Any ideas? What do you think about you gym shoes, should I get the same?? |
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liviathe2nd
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| Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 7:51 am Post subject: |
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| Try some Nikes. Thats what i have, and theyve lasted me a LONG time, and i go running a lot. They are really comfortable and theyre a little expensive but not too bad |
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Geoff
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| Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 9:11 am Post subject: |
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| HiYour question as to a good shoe both for walking and for the gym is not an easy one. They generally are designed for different applications and one of the reasons there are so many different types of active footwear available now. Things like surface adhesion or grip, lateral support, sole flexibility, ankle support, breathability all come into play.Both my partner and I have suffered from knee problems and surgeries in the past and can understand what that feels like.We both tend towards the Vasque multisport footwear or the ECCO Receptor footwear for our walking. Fairly stiff sole, good support, good shock absorption tend to be a bit easier on the knee. For rehab work we also use Nordic Walking Poles and find they help considerably with conditioning and walking comfort - especially with a knee issue. We do have an online walking shoe store, have been passionate about these types of shoes and my partner has worked in a physical shoe store as well. I mention this only because there are just too many options depending on your specific case to make one recommendation.What you might like to do is have a look at a number of articles in our reference library and email us with other questions you might have. Factors to be considered will include type of activity, age, weight, types of weather and walking surfaces, any pronation or supination issues, and so on.Why not have a look. I have listed it below in 'Source' |
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