Comfort shoes?

[Wish-I-Were-Fishn]

I stand on cement more then I would like and my feet hurt. Any comfort shoe recommendations?

[LundProAngler]

Merrell Jungle Moc.

[Northlander]

I have found after working on cement floors all my career that a good pair of shoes, mostly a good running shoe and some custom orthodics are the way to go. The custom orthodics are worth their weight in gold. Not the cheap ones but ones custom made by your doctor. Also I change out my shoes every week and buy new shoes at least once a year if not more.

If you stand in 1 place a lot get some fatigue matting it really helps.

Oh and make sure to drink plenty of water not pop or coffee. I try to get at least 8 glasses a day.

[picksbigwagon]

I am an elementary PE teacher, on my feet all day. Good running shoes is the key. I generally get 3-4 months out of a good pair of shoes, I have been burned by cheaper models of shoes. Once my feet start hurting me, I know it is time for a new pair of shoes, regardless of how they look or how much tread is left on the bottom. Listen to your feet!

when it comes to brands, New Balance are awesome, asthetically unpleasing but great shoes. Adidas can be touch and go, I had a pair of asics last winter that were great until the fabric in the heel cup ripped (My calcaenius bone sticks out a little further than the normal person)and blistered my heel. be careful of Nike's, I absolutely love my Nike Free's that I am wearing right now, feel like I am wearing slippers all day long. other styles of nike's seem to be built for people with absolutely perfect feet. I have two friends who coach track and cross country, they tell their athletes, don't buy Nikes for running unless you have a perfect foot.

[SpecialK]

Knowing you work at a metal fab shop and probably need steel toes, I would say get a fatigue mat. If you can wear athletic shoes I second the new balance. I would still get a fatigue mat tho.

[harvey lee]

I started to wear Merrill's a few years back and they are the most comfortable shoe I have ever worn. Every year I get a new pair. I wear them almost year round and for hunting also.

[Wish-I-Were-Fishn]

No, I don't need safety shoes, just something with cushion. We have the mats at the machines, but often there is work to be done away from a machine too.

I bought a pair of Keens tonight at Shulers. We will see.

[MN Mike]

I like the Merrell's also, insoles gave out a couple months ago, bought a new set at Gander Mtn and what a difference that made, just like new again.

Mike

[SkunkedAgain]

I still play a lot of old man sports, but have bad bunions on both feet from years of wearing cleats and arthritis in the toes. Luckily I don't stand on my feet all day, but I recently bought a pair of Adidas sandals with memory foam. THEY ARE GREAT! Most of us probably can't wear them to work, but I wear them constantly around the house and even on errands. I good pair of new socks and these sandals (I couldn't care how I look) feel like your walking on chubby baby bellies!

They are called Adidas Zeitfrei FitFOAM Slides

[Esox_Magnum]

Tough to beat the Merrils, my old pair are due for new inserts after 2 years....

[Wish-I-Were-Fishn]

So what Merrils do you recommend? I'm assuming they have several models.

[Esox_Magnum]

I wear the Moabs,both low and hikers...

[silverbulletguy]

I've had several different kinds of Merrils and they are all great. I picked up some Born's(that were on sale) and they were nice when new but a couple months later and I wish I had got more Merrils.

[Whoaru99]

I have a pair of Clark's that are really comfortable and light as a feather. Not sure the sole would hold up to an industrial environment though.

[1johnb]

I have had the same problem. Have always worn red wings but I switched to Keens and realy like them . The work shoes have been so comfortable I bought a similar Keen for the boat and biking

[Wish-I-Were-Fishn]

I tried several Merrils and they don't fit my feet. The Keens fit perfect. Looks like I'm a Keen guy now

[Esox_Magnum]

Keens I hear are nice to, but they are to wide for me so sticking to the Merrils....