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05-25-15, 08:18 AM | |
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That hasn't been my experience. I think some people wear them while running or hiking, which I don't. I've had mine for almost 11 months and they show no signs of wearing down. And I walk everywhere, all the time everyday (I'm a bit of a walking fiend, except if I'm going to the other side of town when I get on my bike). In styles where there's a choice between different soles (I have a few pairs now, having gotten a second pair recently), I go for the thicker, hardier soles because even those are thin compared to regular shoes. There's a page on their website that gives more info on soles. My budget can't handle them wearing out too soon either.
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05-25-15, 02:03 PM | |
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I finally went and ordered these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 The ones I posted earlier did not get great reviews but they fit some people well so I thought I would give them a try. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Another Earth Shoe I ordered from Amazon does have a small heel:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Then from 6PM these: http://www.6pm.com/kalso-earth-pench...k-ridge-nubuck I wanted these in the orange but they did not have my size. That "rock ridge" color is probably going to get filthy but I guess I can treat them before wearing. |
05-25-15, 03:11 PM | ||
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05-25-15, 07:12 PM | ||
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http://www.softstarshoes.com/adult-s...ler-black.html - Then tried these RunAmocs with my own colours, which have 3 sole choices. I chose 5 mm trail soles. http://www.softstarshoes.com/design-...-original.html My sister likes their Merry Janes, Metros, and Sport Ballerina flats. ETA: Here's more info on soles. http://www.softstarshoes.com/soles |
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According to podiatrists, flip flops are worse than heels.
"Ideally, everyone's shoes should have a heel of around an inch-and-a-half. The lack of heel lift means the sole is overstretched and the tendon that runs from the Achilles to the toe becomes inflamed."
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06-08-15, 01:47 PM | ||
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I do agree that flip flops are terrible for most people. So are Uggs and any other footwear with absolutely no shape or support that just flop around on your feet. But there is plenty of territory between thin piece of foam held onto the bottom of your foot by a plastic thong and a 1 1/2 inch heel. There are plenty of shoes with no heel that have a nicely shaped insole that support the feet fine. For many people, anyway. Possibly most people. Definitely for me. |
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I'm not saying that someone with short calf muscles should jump from pumped up running shoes to flat shoes right away. I'm just saying it would be more prudent to regain that flexibility using a well thought out plan that won't strain the achilles tendon. THIS study is really interesting, well if you're as nerdy as I am. It did take a little while to load on my lap top. THIS Katy Says post take Tom Holland to task and also talks about the high heel dilemma and how sarcomeres adapt in response to the load we put upon them. I find it fascinating (I may be alone in this) that the whole sarcomere adaptation thing can also translate into the "lengthened" muscles that we hear about in Barre workouts. I'm trying to find a reference to a quote I read, possibly in my certification studies. It talks about the fact that high heels tighten calves and how that actually translates into a decrease in metabolic rate. Quote:
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