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"Christy" <christylynn...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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It might be worth it to call New Balance yourself to consult an "expert" to
see what they recommend for all of your combined needs. I'm sure they know
their products best and I wouldn't waste any more money without calling them
to see what they say. Even if you take recs here and call to see if NB
matches, that would do too. They'll be able to tell what's totally off the
map for you in terms of fit.
HTH,
Jamie
Need sneaker help
"Christy" <christylynn...@yahoo.com>
1/4/2005 11:09:42 AM
Hi there. I recently bought a pair of New Balance 806 sneakers, and
after three months of wear, they have never broken in. They are simply
too stiff for me and they really hurt my feet, and they seem to hit my
little toe in the exact worst place. This is driving me crazy because
I do have some foot and back problems and wear sneakers as a respite,
and these 806s have been making me limp. Unbenownst to me when I
bought them, these are trail running shoes, which is why they are so
sturdy. My former pair pair of sneakers were New Balance, and I loved
them dearly, but the uppers were not leather, as the ones on the 806s
are. I do not remember what model my old ones were, unfortunately. So
I need new sneakers, but I'm afraid to get ones with a leather upper or
ones that will be stiff in any way.
Some background:
I wear orthotics, so I remove the insoles that come with the sneakers
and put my own orthotics in.
I do not run. I work out on an elliptical trainer and lift weights,
not free weights but nautilus. I need shoes appropriate for this, as
well as walking, not fitness walking as in 30–40–60 minutes at a time,
but running errands and the like, with occasional long walks.
I seem to be between sizes, even half sizes, in Nikes.
Here are some options I was looking at:
Have never worn sneakers this shape, but it says they are good for
working out on cardio machines. I am worried that I will find it
irritating on the ankle:
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/2197543/c/23051.html
are these only for running? and does it matter with my needs? i think
they are very cute!
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/2279867/c/14836.html
Or should I just get the classic New Balance:
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/3421152/c/28169.html
Thanks for any insight or advice. Of course, I would love for my new
sneakers to by stylish when I wear them to run errands, but I also
really need them to be practical. I'm afraid to commit to any after
getting burned on the 806s!!!
I don't mean to trash talk the 806s, they just did not work for me. My
mom likes them and may therefore be getting mine. I have worn New
Balance for several years now, so maybe I should just stick with
that???
–Christy
after three months of wear, they have never broken in. They are simply
too stiff for me and they really hurt my feet, and they seem to hit my
little toe in the exact worst place. This is driving me crazy because
I do have some foot and back problems and wear sneakers as a respite,
and these 806s have been making me limp. Unbenownst to me when I
bought them, these are trail running shoes, which is why they are so
sturdy. My former pair pair of sneakers were New Balance, and I loved
them dearly, but the uppers were not leather, as the ones on the 806s
are. I do not remember what model my old ones were, unfortunately. So
I need new sneakers, but I'm afraid to get ones with a leather upper or
ones that will be stiff in any way.
Some background:
I wear orthotics, so I remove the insoles that come with the sneakers
and put my own orthotics in.
I do not run. I work out on an elliptical trainer and lift weights,
not free weights but nautilus. I need shoes appropriate for this, as
well as walking, not fitness walking as in 30–40–60 minutes at a time,
but running errands and the like, with occasional long walks.
I seem to be between sizes, even half sizes, in Nikes.
Here are some options I was looking at:
Have never worn sneakers this shape, but it says they are good for
working out on cardio machines. I am worried that I will find it
irritating on the ankle:
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/2197543/c/23051.html
are these only for running? and does it matter with my needs? i think
they are very cute!
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/2279867/c/14836.html
Or should I just get the classic New Balance:
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/3421152/c/28169.html
Thanks for any insight or advice. Of course, I would love for my new
sneakers to by stylish when I wear them to run errands, but I also
really need them to be practical. I'm afraid to commit to any after
getting burned on the 806s!!!
I don't mean to trash talk the 806s, they just did not work for me. My
mom likes them and may therefore be getting mine. I have worn New
Balance for several years now, so maybe I should just stick with
that???
–Christy
"Jamie" <zuschlag–sequ...@tds.net>
1/4/2005 2:15:51 PM
"Christy" <christylynn...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1104865782.011137.54...@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com...
Hi there. I recently bought a pair of New Balance 806 sneakers, and
after three months of wear, they have never broken in. They are simply
too stiff for me and they really hurt my feet, and they seem to hit my
little toe in the exact worst place. This is driving me crazy because
I do have some foot and back problems and wear sneakers as a respite,
and these 806s have been making me limp. Unbenownst to me when I
bought them, these are trail running shoes, which is why they are so
sturdy. My former pair pair of sneakers were New Balance, and I loved
them dearly, but the uppers were not leather, as the ones on the 806s
are. I do not remember what model my old ones were, unfortunately. So
I need new sneakers, but I'm afraid to get ones with a leather upper or
ones that will be stiff in any way.
Some background:
I wear orthotics, so I remove the insoles that come with the sneakers
and put my own orthotics in.
I do not run. I work out on an elliptical trainer and lift weights,
not free weights but nautilus. I need shoes appropriate for this, as
well as walking, not fitness walking as in 30–40–60 minutes at a time,
but running errands and the like, with occasional long walks.
I seem to be between sizes, even half sizes, in Nikes.
Here are some options I was looking at:
Have never worn sneakers this shape, but it says they are good for
working out on cardio machines. I am worried that I will find it
irritating on the ankle:
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/2197543/c/23051.html
are these only for running? and does it matter with my needs? i think
they are very cute!
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/2279867/c/14836.html
Or should I just get the classic New Balance:
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/3421152/c/28169.html
Thanks for any insight or advice. Of course, I would love for my new
sneakers to by stylish when I wear them to run errands, but I also
really need them to be practical. I'm afraid to commit to any after
getting burned on the 806s!!!
I don't mean to trash talk the 806s, they just did not work for me. My
mom likes them and may therefore be getting mine. I have worn New
Balance for several years now, so maybe I should just stick with
that???
–Christy
Hey Christy, after three months of wear, they have never broken in. They are simply
too stiff for me and they really hurt my feet, and they seem to hit my
little toe in the exact worst place. This is driving me crazy because
I do have some foot and back problems and wear sneakers as a respite,
and these 806s have been making me limp. Unbenownst to me when I
bought them, these are trail running shoes, which is why they are so
sturdy. My former pair pair of sneakers were New Balance, and I loved
them dearly, but the uppers were not leather, as the ones on the 806s
are. I do not remember what model my old ones were, unfortunately. So
I need new sneakers, but I'm afraid to get ones with a leather upper or
ones that will be stiff in any way.
Some background:
I wear orthotics, so I remove the insoles that come with the sneakers
and put my own orthotics in.
I do not run. I work out on an elliptical trainer and lift weights,
not free weights but nautilus. I need shoes appropriate for this, as
well as walking, not fitness walking as in 30–40–60 minutes at a time,
but running errands and the like, with occasional long walks.
I seem to be between sizes, even half sizes, in Nikes.
Here are some options I was looking at:
Have never worn sneakers this shape, but it says they are good for
working out on cardio machines. I am worried that I will find it
irritating on the ankle:
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/2197543/c/23051.html
are these only for running? and does it matter with my needs? i think
they are very cute!
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/2279867/c/14836.html
Or should I just get the classic New Balance:
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/3421152/c/28169.html
Thanks for any insight or advice. Of course, I would love for my new
sneakers to by stylish when I wear them to run errands, but I also
really need them to be practical. I'm afraid to commit to any after
getting burned on the 806s!!!
I don't mean to trash talk the 806s, they just did not work for me. My
mom likes them and may therefore be getting mine. I have worn New
Balance for several years now, so maybe I should just stick with
that???
–Christy
It might be worth it to call New Balance yourself to consult an "expert" to
see what they recommend for all of your combined needs. I'm sure they know
their products best and I wouldn't waste any more money without calling them
to see what they say. Even if you take recs here and call to see if NB
matches, that would do too. They'll be able to tell what's totally off the
map for you in terms of fit.
HTH,
Jamie
Chris Braun <braun_ch...@mindspring.com>
1/5/2005 3:37:52 AM
On Tue, 04 Jan 2005 23:54:40 GMT, Miss Jenney <j3n...@telusx.net>
wrote:
regular shoes. I've been wearing NB 1220s for years and they work
great for me, but everyone's feet are different. It's often
recommended, though, to go up a half–size in running shoes to ensure
the toes don't contact the front of the shoe when running. If
possible, it's best to get fitted at a store that specializes in
athletic footwear –– ideally in running.
Also –– unrelated to the toe issue above –– many people do better with
separately–purchased insoles (like Superfeet) added to their running
shoes. These generally enhance arch support and can help correct
pronation issues.
Chris
wrote:
I have a pair of new balance cross trainers and they always cause me
to smash my big toe and i've lost the nails to both my big toes
multiple times because of them. I don't wear them anymore for any kind
of running around on hard gym floors.
I wear a half–size larger in New Balance running shoes than I do in to smash my big toe and i've lost the nails to both my big toes
multiple times because of them. I don't wear them anymore for any kind
of running around on hard gym floors.
regular shoes. I've been wearing NB 1220s for years and they work
great for me, but everyone's feet are different. It's often
recommended, though, to go up a half–size in running shoes to ensure
the toes don't contact the front of the shoe when running. If
possible, it's best to get fitted at a store that specializes in
athletic footwear –– ideally in running.
Also –– unrelated to the toe issue above –– many people do better with
separately–purchased insoles (like Superfeet) added to their running
shoes. These generally enhance arch support and can help correct
pronation issues.
Chris
SneakerFreak <sneakerfr...@covad.net>
1/5/2005 7:16:38 AM
On 1/4/05 2:09 PM, in article
1104865782.011137.54...@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com, "Christy"
<christylynn...@yahoo.com> wrote:
They use garment leather, which is soft and flexible and molds easily to
your feet. You see a lot of people who are on their feet wearing them
(waiters/wairesses, etc).
Or the classic NB is always a choice.
As are some Nikes – the Shox has loads of cushioning and is 'in' now.
I've also found the Xccelerator (check Kohls), although a low end Nike, is
quite good.
Good luck and hope that helps!
1104865782.011137.54...@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com, "Christy"
<christylynn...@yahoo.com> wrote:
Hi there. I recently bought a pair of New Balance 806 sneakers, and
after three months of wear, they have never broken in. They are simply
too stiff for me and they really hurt my feet, and they seem to hit my
If you want soft, you could try just about any of the Reebok Classics. after three months of wear, they have never broken in. They are simply
too stiff for me and they really hurt my feet, and they seem to hit my
They use garment leather, which is soft and flexible and molds easily to
your feet. You see a lot of people who are on their feet wearing them
(waiters/wairesses, etc).
Or the classic NB is always a choice.
As are some Nikes – the Shox has loads of cushioning and is 'in' now.
I've also found the Xccelerator (check Kohls), although a low end Nike, is
quite good.
Good luck and hope that helps!
Miss Jenney <j3n...@telusx.net>
1/4/2005 11:54:40 PM
I have a pair of new balance cross trainers and they always cause me
to smash my big toe and i've lost the nails to both my big toes
multiple times because of them. I don't wear them anymore for any kind
of running around on hard gym floors.
Because I have wider feet, every shoes salesperson tries to sell me
New Balance shoes. But in my experience Nike has always fit the best
for me, especially the Bauerman series.
I think if you have problems w/ your feet and back, I would definitely
not buy your shoes online. You need to try them on to see what works
for you. Sometimes shoes you think won't work, do and vice versa.
Maybe if there is a specialty shoe/running store in your area, they
would be able to help you find something that really works for you.
They will look at your stride and see if you have any pronation and
you can walk around the store in them. I usually buy my shoes and test
them on a treadmill. Most stores let you bring back shoes if you've
only worn them indoors.
On 4 Jan 2005 11:09:42 –0800, "Christy" <christylynn...@yahoo.com>
wrote:
to smash my big toe and i've lost the nails to both my big toes
multiple times because of them. I don't wear them anymore for any kind
of running around on hard gym floors.
Because I have wider feet, every shoes salesperson tries to sell me
New Balance shoes. But in my experience Nike has always fit the best
for me, especially the Bauerman series.
I think if you have problems w/ your feet and back, I would definitely
not buy your shoes online. You need to try them on to see what works
for you. Sometimes shoes you think won't work, do and vice versa.
Maybe if there is a specialty shoe/running store in your area, they
would be able to help you find something that really works for you.
They will look at your stride and see if you have any pronation and
you can walk around the store in them. I usually buy my shoes and test
them on a treadmill. Most stores let you bring back shoes if you've
only worn them indoors.
On 4 Jan 2005 11:09:42 –0800, "Christy" <christylynn...@yahoo.com>
wrote:
Hi there. I recently bought a pair of New Balance 806 sneakers, and
after three months of wear, they have never broken in. They are simply
too stiff for me and they really hurt my feet, and they seem to hit my
little toe in the exact worst place. This is driving me crazy because
I do have some foot and back problems and wear sneakers as a respite,
and these 806s have been making me limp. Unbenownst to me when I
bought them, these are trail running shoes, which is why they are so
sturdy. My former pair pair of sneakers were New Balance, and I loved
them dearly, but the uppers were not leather, as the ones on the 806s
are. I do not remember what model my old ones were, unfortunately. So
I need new sneakers, but I'm afraid to get ones with a leather upper or
ones that will be stiff in any way.
Some background:
I wear orthotics, so I remove the insoles that come with the sneakers
and put my own orthotics in.
I do not run. I work out on an elliptical trainer and lift weights,
not free weights but nautilus. I need shoes appropriate for this, as
well as walking, not fitness walking as in 30–40–60 minutes at a time,
but running errands and the like, with occasional long walks.
I seem to be between sizes, even half sizes, in Nikes.
Here are some options I was looking at:
Have never worn sneakers this shape, but it says they are good for
working out on cardio machines. I am worried that I will find it
irritating on the ankle:
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/2197543/c/23051.html
are these only for running? and does it matter with my needs? i think
they are very cute!
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/2279867/c/14836.html
Or should I just get the classic New Balance:
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/3421152/c/28169.html
Thanks for any insight or advice. Of course, I would love for my new
sneakers to by stylish when I wear them to run errands, but I also
really need them to be practical. I'm afraid to commit to any after
getting burned on the 806s!!!
I don't mean to trash talk the 806s, they just did not work for me. My
mom likes them and may therefore be getting mine. I have worn New
Balance for several years now, so maybe I should just stick with
that???
–Christy
after three months of wear, they have never broken in. They are simply
too stiff for me and they really hurt my feet, and they seem to hit my
little toe in the exact worst place. This is driving me crazy because
I do have some foot and back problems and wear sneakers as a respite,
and these 806s have been making me limp. Unbenownst to me when I
bought them, these are trail running shoes, which is why they are so
sturdy. My former pair pair of sneakers were New Balance, and I loved
them dearly, but the uppers were not leather, as the ones on the 806s
are. I do not remember what model my old ones were, unfortunately. So
I need new sneakers, but I'm afraid to get ones with a leather upper or
ones that will be stiff in any way.
Some background:
I wear orthotics, so I remove the insoles that come with the sneakers
and put my own orthotics in.
I do not run. I work out on an elliptical trainer and lift weights,
not free weights but nautilus. I need shoes appropriate for this, as
well as walking, not fitness walking as in 30–40–60 minutes at a time,
but running errands and the like, with occasional long walks.
I seem to be between sizes, even half sizes, in Nikes.
Here are some options I was looking at:
Have never worn sneakers this shape, but it says they are good for
working out on cardio machines. I am worried that I will find it
irritating on the ankle:
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/2197543/c/23051.html
are these only for running? and does it matter with my needs? i think
they are very cute!
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/2279867/c/14836.html
Or should I just get the classic New Balance:
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/3421152/c/28169.html
Thanks for any insight or advice. Of course, I would love for my new
sneakers to by stylish when I wear them to run errands, but I also
really need them to be practical. I'm afraid to commit to any after
getting burned on the 806s!!!
I don't mean to trash talk the 806s, they just did not work for me. My
mom likes them and may therefore be getting mine. I have worn New
Balance for several years now, so maybe I should just stick with
that???
–Christy
"Christy" <christylynn...@yahoo.com>
1/5/2005 6:57:56 AM
Miss Jenney wrote:
cross trainers for me. But since toe smashing was my problem with the
806s, maybe I will stay away!
limited shopping choices. Although it may be worth the trip to the
trip to the nearest city so that I can try them on in person. The
treadmill idea is great – thanks!!
–Christy
I have a pair of new balance cross trainers and they always cause me
to smash my big toe and i've lost the nails to both my big toes
multiple times because of them. I don't wear them anymore for any
kindto smash my big toe and i've lost the nails to both my big toes
multiple times because of them. I don't wear them anymore for any
of running around on hard gym floors.
Hmmm...I was reading a catalog and based on a chart it recommended the cross trainers for me. But since toe smashing was my problem with the
806s, maybe I will stay away!
Because I have wider feet, every shoes salesperson tries to sell me
New Balance shoes. But in my experience Nike has always fit the best
for me, especially the Bauerman series.
I think if you have problems w/ your feet and back, I would
definitelyNew Balance shoes. But in my experience Nike has always fit the best
for me, especially the Bauerman series.
I think if you have problems w/ your feet and back, I would
not buy your shoes online. You need to try them on to see what works
for you. Sometimes shoes you think won't work, do and vice versa.
Maybe if there is a specialty shoe/running store in your area, they
would be able to help you find something that really works for you.
They will look at your stride and see if you have any pronation and
you can walk around the store in them. I usually buy my shoes and
testfor you. Sometimes shoes you think won't work, do and vice versa.
Maybe if there is a specialty shoe/running store in your area, they
would be able to help you find something that really works for you.
They will look at your stride and see if you have any pronation and
you can walk around the store in them. I usually buy my shoes and
them on a treadmill. Most stores let you bring back shoes if you've
only worn them indoors.
Ideally I would not buy them online, but I live in an area with very only worn them indoors.
limited shopping choices. Although it may be worth the trip to the
trip to the nearest city so that I can try them on in person. The
treadmill idea is great – thanks!!
–Christy
"Christy" <christylynn...@yahoo.com>
1/19/2005 9:05:58 AM
Thanks for the suggestions...now for the update. I found myself in DC
this weekend, and went to Fleet Feet, a running store. This ended up
being just what the doctor ordered. I told them my litany of concerns
and problems, and it seemed as if they had heard it all before and knew
what to do. One shocking (to me, anyway) thing – I ended up with size
8.5 sneakers!!! *All* of my shoes are size 7. They said it is common
to wear larger sneakers than shoes, but I had no idea. I ended up with
Brooks, Adrenaline model. They are gray and blue and extremely stable,
but no stiff upper. I did not know stability like this existed. I
also got the Superfeet inserts, since my custom orthotics are at least
five years old and I cannot afford new ones. The store encouraged me
to walk around the block in the shoes, so I did. I have been wearing
them since I bought them, and I really love them. My feet feel so much
better, and I swear my posture is better! And, it was a great customer
service experience as well. I'm glad I went to a B&M store rather than
online.
....christy.......................
Christy wrote:
this weekend, and went to Fleet Feet, a running store. This ended up
being just what the doctor ordered. I told them my litany of concerns
and problems, and it seemed as if they had heard it all before and knew
what to do. One shocking (to me, anyway) thing – I ended up with size
8.5 sneakers!!! *All* of my shoes are size 7. They said it is common
to wear larger sneakers than shoes, but I had no idea. I ended up with
Brooks, Adrenaline model. They are gray and blue and extremely stable,
but no stiff upper. I did not know stability like this existed. I
also got the Superfeet inserts, since my custom orthotics are at least
five years old and I cannot afford new ones. The store encouraged me
to walk around the block in the shoes, so I did. I have been wearing
them since I bought them, and I really love them. My feet feel so much
better, and I swear my posture is better! And, it was a great customer
service experience as well. I'm glad I went to a B&M store rather than
online.
....christy.......................
Christy wrote:
Miss Jenney wrote:
kind
Hmmm...I was reading a catalog and based on a chart it recommended
thekind
Hmmm...I was reading a catalog and based on a chart it recommended
cross trainers for me. But since toe smashing was my problem with
the
806s, maybe I will stay away!
definitely
test
Ideally I would not buy them online, but I live in an area with very
limited shopping choices. Although it may be worth the trip to the
trip to the nearest city so that I can try them on in person. The
treadmill idea is great – thanks!!
–Christy
definitely
test
Ideally I would not buy them online, but I live in an area with very
limited shopping choices. Although it may be worth the trip to the
trip to the nearest city so that I can try them on in person. The
treadmill idea is great – thanks!!
–Christy