shoes

>How does this reconcile with the general advice in books and on the
net that walkers should buy walking shoes, not running shoes?>

Very simple really. He sought advice from his dr, hence he had a
problem or specific issue requiring him to need a running shoe for the
added support. The "general advice" is just that, a rule of thumb, but
not without exception.
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>BTW Anybody else notice quality problems with New Balance? I've used
them for years, but the newest pair - 843 - made in the USA to boot -
has a slight "bump" on the sole in one shoe, and the retailer said it
wasn't really a defect... I sure can feel it!!!>

BTW, no. I just bought my first pair of NB (807's) in many years, and
they are unequivacially (sp) the BEST! How long they will last remains
to be seen. But I had previously avoided them because of a lump right
near midfoot that I noticed in previous years. Some people noticed it,
others didn't. I'd press them to take back the shoes.
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On Sat, 26 Mar 2005 01:41:21 GMT, "Dave Combs" <jdcombs.TakeThisOut@socal.rr.com>
wrote:

>My doctor recommended running shoes because they have more arch support and
>cushioning. Frankly I'm from the era where Converse Chuck Taylor's (I liked
>black the best). Now there are so many variations of shoes I'm waiting for
>a manufacturer to make one model if you start with your left foot and one if
>you start with your right foot.
>
>Seriously, find a pair of shoes that are comfortable and have appropriate
>padding and support. However I do believe that shoes are shot after 500
>miles. I know from experience.

How does this reconcile with the general advice in books and on the
net that walkers should buy walking shoes, not running shoes?

BTW Anybody else notice quality problems with New Balance? I've used
them for years, but the newest pair - 843 - made in the USA to boot -
has a slight "bump" on the sole in one shoe, and the retailer said it
wasn't really a defect... I sure can feel it!!!
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"brigham" <brigham.RemoveThis@remo.biz> wrote in message
news:lejk71hkoqv9r4l5k9s5og0s3vkfm5a878@4ax.com...
> On Sat, 26 Mar 2005 01:41:21 GMT, "Dave Combs" <jdcombs.RemoveThis@socal.rr.com>
> wrote:
>
> >My doctor recommended running shoes because they have more arch support
and
> >cushioning. Frankly I'm from the era where Converse Chuck Taylor's (I
liked
> >black the best). Now there are so many variations of shoes I'm waiting
for
> >a manufacturer to make one model if you start with your left foot and one
if
> >you start with your right foot.
> >
> >Seriously, find a pair of shoes that are comfortable and have appropriate
> >padding and support. However I do believe that shoes are shot after 500
> >miles. I know from experience.
>
> How does this reconcile with the general advice in books and on the
> net that walkers should buy walking shoes, not running shoes?
>
> BTW Anybody else notice quality problems with New Balance?

YES! Definitely low...low quality! They are full of defects...the last
three pairs I purchased had similar DEFECTS! Also the stitching...isn't
smooth..
caused problems... no more NB for me! I've had it! They are LYING to say
that the quality is the same as five years ago...it is NOT!

Indeed you can feel it, and it will cause problems. I just spent $400 at
the podiatrist as a result of NB's DEFECTIVE low...LOW quality for enormous
price shoes! I've more than learned my lesson! THEY ARE CHEAPLY
MADE...and DEFINITELY LOW LOW QUALITY! Probably pay the Chinese a quarter
a day to cut an sew them....all the rest is PROFIT!!!!

I'm looking for some Converse ones. No more NB!!!



I've used
> them for years, but the newest pair - 843 - made in the USA to boot -
> has a slight "bump" on the sole in one shoe, and the retailer said it
> wasn't really a defect... I sure can feel it!!!
>
>
>
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On Thu, 29 Sep 2005 20:06:36 -0400, "Helen" <@abuse.roman.gov> wrote:

>It was a joke! But the quality is no less....

LOL, ok then. Carry on!
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