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06-15-19, 04:57 AM | |
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Thanks to those that mentioned the importance of having more than one pair of comfortable shoes. I had been thinking it might be good to have more than one pair of comfortable walking sandals when I go on vacation next month, so thanks for encouraging me to get another pair of shoes to alternate with my SAS Huggy sandals.
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06-15-19, 05:11 AM | |
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Specificity, if you want to be able to walk further and longer then practice walking further and longer. Then when you do walk match your heel height to what you’re used to walking in. Changing heel heights (even a little) has a ripple up up the body effect and puts your posture and the muscles in a new alignment. Probably not a big deal if you aren’t doing a lot of walking but quite different when you’re on your feet and moving for hours.
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06-15-19, 06:30 AM | |
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Four years ago (at age 58), I spent several months in Italy. I walked anywhere from 3-15 miles a day. I wore Nike Free's and had no trouble, at all.
BUT, I think the secret was what Lannette suggested--I was walking longer and farther, but each day was a different distance, somedays shorter, some days longer. |
06-15-19, 08:57 AM | |
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For me, Saucony definitely won't cut if I'm increasing mileage suddenly and by a lot. Hoka walking/running shoes make me pretty much bullet proof in those situations. I've had several friends (many who are regularly sedentary) report that as well. They seem to really protect the feet during extended walking (very popular with the nurses I know). I think the Hoka Bondi gets top marks especially, though I like the Arahi version also. These shoes support very well and at the same time feel like springy marshmallows on your feet There are many months where I'll suddenly put a few hundred miles on my treadmill and the Hokas let me do that without building up gradually. FYI, I actually tend to train barefoot or in minimalist shoes in general. I only wear Hokas (occasionally Brooks) when there will be relentless mileage and particularly on man made surfaces.
It is also imperative that you stretch hamstrings/calves/shins throughout the day when suddenly increasing mileage. It really does make all the difference in the world!
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06-15-19, 09:17 AM | |
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We need more and more cushioning as years pass.
I'm a pronator. I had been advised years ago to buy "motion control" running shoes which usually have less cushioning, emphasing structure. Then about six years ago after a while trying out "race walking" and the requisite shoes (virtually no cushioning) I woke up one morning and as soon as my feet touched the ground they were in severe pain. My podiatrist said, among other things, that all the fat pads in my feet needed help, that as we age we lose those fat pads. Besides metatarsal pads (which I no longer use) and new orthotics, he recommended that I buy the most cushioned shoes now.
For "dressier" sneakers I wear Brooks Addiction but my feet and whole body tire in them, and as soon as I am back home I put on my New Balance 1340v2's and my feet and entire body are refreshed. I'm always amazed at the difference shoes can make in my energy level, almost instantaneously. So, even though we have been fine wearing a certain type of sneaker for years, things change. I suggest having at least one pair of very cushioned shoes on hand even if you don't think you need them. ETA: I also recommend looking into calf compression sleeves -- they're not just for older folks but are popular with athletes too and people who are on their feet all day. These come in all colors and designs by many companies. I like Dr. Miller's 20-30mmHg strong compression sleeves.
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06-16-19, 10:13 AM | ||
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FWIW, I live in NYC and try to walk as much as possible. I often do this in non-padded footwear (though I always wear comfortable shoes like Alegrias or sneakers) so I think it's training and not necessarily footwear that's the issue. How much do you usually walk when you're at home?
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