OP, are you local to the DMV. If so, next time go to RnJ - they will assess your gait and factoring in intended purpose of wear, recommend the best sneaker for you (even anong Brooks, there are all different styles, levels of support etc).

Thanks everyone. I bought some Brooks today. Much more sturdy and supportive than I’m used to but also more lightweight and cushiony.

Anonymous wrote:Allbirds

https://www.allbirds.com/products/womens-tree-dashers-natural-black?price-tiers=msrp%2Ctier-2%2Ctier-1

Esp if you have wide feet

I have wide feet -not OP - and want to like these but they all seem so ugly to me.

I recently spent a week in the hospital and the Drs and nurses wore:

Hoka
Brooks
ON

Like others, I love my hokas! I find the Arahi style to be most supportive for me.

A lot of my coworkers and I wear Hokas.

Allbirds

https://www.allbirds.com/products/womens-tree-dashers-natural-black?price-tiers=msrp%2Ctier-2%2Ctier-1

Esp if you have wide feet

Thanks everyone. I have an appointment with a podiatrist but it isn’t until August (I’m a new patient). I’m headed to a running store later so I’ll try on some. Thanks.

Please see a podiatrist or ortho if your level of instability and pain has actually shifted a lot from your baseline. And a session or two with a PT

With respect to exactly what type of shoes you should get, there are no answers because it’s 100% individual preference. I work in an operating room and we do 10-hr surgery on our feet. The footwear ranges from Dansko to barefoot-type shoes to cowboy boots to waterproof crocs. My preference is not going to be your preference.

That’s why I want you to at least get your feet assessed once. And your gait.


— orthopedic OR nurse

Brooks glycerin

Hoka or Brooks

I’ve tried a bunch and honestly these sketchers:

https://www.skechers.com/work-relaxed-fit-ultra-flex-3.0-sr---jinie/108176_BLK.html

Hoka!

I love my HOKA shoes. I haven’t had any flare-ups of plantar fasciitis since I started wearing them.

Looking for suggestions for people who work in jobs where you are on your feet all day. I’m turning 50 soon and my go-to Nikes aren’t working for me anymore. Lots of foot and ankle fatigue everyday. TIA!