04-21-05, 07:16 AM | |
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Northern California
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I were Birkenstock for very casual wear and Dansko for a little dressier look.
Here is a link to the Dansko website: http://www.dansko.com/
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04-21-05, 07:50 AM | |
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Northern VA, USA
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me too!
Wow, I was seriously thinking of posting this exact question this morning!
I haven't had a serious PF flareup in a long time, and in the colder months I wear my orthotics every day in my shoes and have no PF pain whatsoever, but during the summer I suffer from mild PF almost constantly because I can't bear the thought of wearing closed shoes with orthotics (except to exercise). Heck, it was quite an adjustment for me to wear shoes at all in the summer. I've tried Danskos (rocker bottom and other types)--they help, particularly the rocker bottom styles, but not enough. The rocker bottom styles (most are stapled and have the ridge on the heel) have the best arch support I've tried. There are some very cute non-rocker bottom Danskos, and they seem to have more cushioning, but have less arch support. Birkenstocks don't fit my feet, and I've tried on just about everything suitable in the Birkenstock store. Is there such a thing as sandals that can be worn w/ orthotics? It would probably look very odd. Merrell shoes fit me very well, but their sandal styles seem to be sportier than I want. I had some Tevas a few years ago that had good cushioning, but not enough support. Does anyone have any other suggestions? I am REALLY hard on my sandals--typically they don't last more than a year no matter how good the quality, so I like to buy at a steep discount. Allison, you might want to try Sierra Trading Post (which sells overstocks and discontinued styles/colors) or Dansko Outlet (which sells factory seconds). STP has a lot of the comfort brands. You might go to a place like the Walking Company if you have one in your area. They are usually very helpful, though they sell at full retail price. Good luck, and I will be watching for additional responses to this thread.
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04-21-05, 08:39 AM | ||
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Upstate, NY
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For those who aren't familiar with the range of Birk styles available, here's a nice source: Zappos.com (Birk sandals). (I think it's the Tatami line that tends to have the cute styles).
Footprints also carries a nice range of Birks, and has a great Closeouts section. Their customer service is FANTASTIC as well. If you're made out of money, Taryn Rose makes very cute shoes (they are discounted to about $300 at STP). Quote:
I live in my Birks and Tevas all summer. I hope you can find something that works.
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04-21-05, 09:37 AM | ||
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Vermont
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You've just expressed my main problem with birks! I'm a Naot fan myself and I'm in the midst of the annual summer shoe buying struggle. I do it every year but often don't buy anything. My footwear is nothing short of pitiful. Anne |
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04-21-05, 09:40 AM | ||
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Alberta
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I also had a revelation - I thought because I did a lot of yoga, that should be enough to stretch my calves. It wasn't. In fact, tight calves have been limiting me in some poses. I've added some more targeted calf stretches to my yoga routine this has definately been making a difference. ETA: another thing I used to try in the summer was strapping the arch of my foot with athletic tape and wearing them with sandals. It helped re: the PF, but then of course you walk around looking like you're injured. Which, I guess, you are.
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