I have worked in retail for 30 years, that is a incredible amount of time to constantly be on ones feet and to be walking or running around. Buying department store bargain basement shoes does not make a very good case for healthy feet in a retail setting. About two months ago, out of the blue, my left heel started giving me sharp pains halfway into a work shift. The symptoms became more pronounced and predictable as each day wore on, wake up with a stiff foot, painful to walk on, after a few minutes it got bearable, later on in the day it got sore and uncomfortable. Anytime spent during the day off of the feet were welcome but getting up was painful. After some research, I determined that I had Plantar Fasciitis. I tried the various Dr Scholl’s padded insole inserts, which provided minimal relief, I went after those $48 Dr Scholl’s custom orthotics that we have seen advertised TV, where you go stand on a kiosk stand that recommends which orthotic to buy. At least I know I have low arches!! This orthotic helped a bit more, but I found something better, albeit pricier.
The Skechers Shape-Ups, see the picture above, is a excellent shoe for those of us with sore feet, legs and backs. I wont describe the shoes construction as you can research it yourself, but to walk in a pair, you feel as if you are walking on those thick gym mats you might recall from school, which were used for wrestling and tumbling. I have absolutely no foot and heel pain, no leg pain or other discomforts, the first day walking in them was like night versus day.
I recommend these shoes for anyone with foot, leg and back pain!
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