your feet (girl stuff)

[Phisch]

Hey I did say girl stuff.

Ladies who shoot long hours on the weekends: what shoes do you wear?

My crazy comfortable $10 Old Navy flats are ready to give up the ghost and I know I can't find another pair like them (have tried).

[janetg]

i just bought some reebok easy toners...they feel like clouds, i can't wait to try them at the next wedding.

[slater62586]

I'm not a girl.. But you must try the Reebok Zigs.. They are awesome..

[lyncca]

I'm not sure of your style, but the above 2 pairs of shoes mentioned are a little too casual for me to shoot a wedding. I have a pair of Josef Seibel black lace-ups in combination with Dr. Scholl's inserts and I can usually go nearly the whole 8 hours without pain (depending on the floor surface) and no pain the following day. Mine are similar to these: Josef Seibel 'Sander' Oxford | Nordstrom

I also have some slip on black flats with a nice rubber bottom that are very comfy by themselves but if I am outside sweating, they will leave blisters.

Both pair were fairly expensive ($75+) but completely worth it after shooting and being in SEVERE pain the night of the wedding followed by 2-3 days after.

[janetg]

well, to each his own... i have a bone spur on my left heel - and barring surgery, it's not going away. no one cares about my shoes.

[Tom]

Wait, most guys have feet, too!

I wear Steve Maddens with gel insoles.

[groovyone]

I found some nicer Merrells that I can pull of as dress. Not as nice as TC's Maddens though.

[Tom]

Originally Posted by groovyone

I found some nicer Merrells that I can pull of as dress. Not as nice as TC's Maddens though.

DSW for the win! They were like $40. Plus the insoles were like 10.

[groovyone]

Originally Posted by Thomas Campbell

DSW for the win! They were like $40. Plus the insoles were like 10.

Wow! I got some Kenneth Coles there but didn't see the Maddens. Haven't been in a long time though. The wife does have the membership card thingie...

[Tom]

Originally Posted by groovyone

Wow! I got some Kenneth Coles there but didn't see the Maddens. Haven't been in a long time though. The wife does have the membership card thingie...

I'm sure mine does too. She loves that place.

And that's why we have separate spending money. We can each spend our allowance on whatever we want.

[LinuxRacr]

For almost 3 years, I haven't typically worn shoes 90% of the time (except in the office at corporate America, and around those who have phobia of feet). I've found that my back and knee pain I used to have went away, and my legs, ankles, and feet got stronger. I even hike trails, and run barefoot! When I have to wear shoes, I usually wear Vibram Five Fingers.

The most comfortable for me is the KSO model.
The shoe I wear most to work is the KSO Trek (Kangaroo Leather). These are made for trail running, but go surprisingly well with a pair of khakis or jeans (as all of their models do).

[groovyone]

PS, sorry for the threadjack, Mercedes.

[lyncca]

Originally Posted by janetg

well, to each his own... i have a bone spur on my left heel - and barring surgery, it's not going away. no one cares about my shoes.

I wasn't judging you or anything, it just doesn't go with my "all black" attire. I have a heel spur in my left foot too, which is why I had such extreme pain (as well as in my knees, etc.), so I for sure feel your pain on that one. It sucks.

[janetg]

i didn't think you were judging me, so all is good. my reeboks ARE all black though, so they go well with my black attire.

here is a thought for everyone to ponder... is there another industry around though calls for wearing 'dress' shoes when you will be on your feet for 8+ hours? i'm just wondering.

i might even consider wearing more traditional shoes during the actual weddings, then switching to the reeboks during the reception. it's usually dark-ish, they prevent slips from spilled drinks on the floor, and are no more tacky than all the bridesmaids taking their shoes off for dancing.

thoughts?

[auddii]

I recently have listened to the advice of a lot of chefs and nurses and went for some clogs. They can be dressy, although aren't the most beautiful shoes in the world. Very comfy though. I bought Sanita (Dansko is another popular brand). I didn't want to drop the $120 at first, but my feet are so much happier now at the end of the night.