Are Cushioned Shoes Harming Your Feet? | Hoka, On, Skechers Explained

[ninja99]

Kayano is suitable for high arch.

Not suitable for me.

My arch is low, base on wet foot print. But the wearing of old shoe sole will probably be a better indicator..

 

[Unclemun]

The best is your own natural god given feet until man intervenes with hypeup advertisement and the rest is history

Yes and no. Shoes can also allow those with imperfect feet jog.

 

[firestyle]

Shoes can be over engineered, and people over think too much.

Just wear what you feel comfortable of, then observe to see if your foot and body complain of it.

 

[Unclemun]

Sports shoes are generally more expensive than shoes for casual walking. Less than a $100 can get a good pair for walking. However, if you are retiring your running shoes you can use them for walking

if you pronate, you need to fix the worn outer before using it for walking.

 

[xllms]

Shoes can be over engineered, and people over think too much.

Just wear what you feel comfortable of, then observe to see if your foot and body complain of it.

most with limited knowledge just want the best or most expensive.
we just need to find the most appropriate footwear for ourselves by knowing our own feet and body. No need expensive ones, most cushioned ones or softest cushioning. Just appropriate ones for our own body.

 

[firestyle]

most with limited knowledge just want the best or most expensive.
we just need to find the most appropriate footwear for ourselves by knowing our own feet and body. No need expensive ones, most cushioned ones or softest cushioning. Just appropriate ones for our own body.

Agreed.

Expensive may not be the best. The best need not be expensive.

 

[Mecisteus]

My arch is low, base on wet foot print. But the wearing of old shoe sole will probably be a better indicator..

Oh I forgotten Kayano model is for which arch.

Definitely not for normal arch.

 

[spinning_quirK]

Ergonomic shoes should be

1. Level - toe and heel on the same height.
2. Wide in front for the toes to move.
3. Cushion should be thin so the sole can feel the ground and has better sensitivity.

Xeroshoes

But I believe there should also be
4. Arch insole (either built in or buy from Shopee)

Feet is very individual, just like clothing and hairstyle. It's up to individual to know how to dress tastefully and functionally at the same time.

 

[Australopithecus]

For asics I buy their model following their guideline, so far it work wonder for me. I am on kayano, an opposite model of what you are wearing.. base on pronation

Same. I have always been on kayano too.

What do you think of the update in since Kayano 30?

 

[iCubes]

Ergonomic shoes should be
3. Cushion should be thin so the sole can feel the ground and has better sensitivity.

Whats the benefit of feeling the ground and better sensitivity?

 

[sharpshooter9]

heng i only wear slippers and sandals

 

[testerjp]

Whats the benefit of feeling the ground and better sensitivity?

It improves your dexterity.
Better sensation can improve motor control and help the right muscles develop

 

[rob1977]

those nike vomelo, pegasus premium with those 3 layers cushion something new by nike actually good or not??

 

[NoCommentButWhenIDo]

Sunnystep? Hearsay its comfy, but skecher also comfy.

 

[iCubes]

those nike vomelo, pegasus premium with those 3 layers cushion something new by nike actually good or not??

Your question depends on what you are going to use it for. Using it to pose and flex in IG is good.

 

[Ahemahem]

i wearing tabi style sneakers

 

[rob1977]

Your question depends on what you are going to use it for. Using it to pose and flex in IG is good.

for running mainly.

 

[fat_boyz]

Any brands and models to recommend?

Asics Gel Kayano 32.
Great durable stable shoe, with lots of thick cushioning. Great for middle age slightly heavy set bui bui who has wide forefeet and slight pronation like moi.

Pronation guide here: https://www.asics.com/au/en-au/mk/pronation-guide

 

[Teo Ming Ern]

Sports shoes are generally more expensive than shoes for casual walking. Less than a $100 can get a good pair for walking. However, if you are retiring your running shoes you can use them for walking

Those casual shoes aren't always ergonomically designed... I would only trust proper running or walking shoes... in the end, the shoe must fit your feet and must be stable when you stand or move... it depends entirely on how your body is made and how your feet are like... some people can wear cheap shoes (like my dad) and don't suffer any issues even with long distance walking... but for me, once no arch support, the pain can be unbearable... even at home my slippers have to have arch support... so buying shoes become very 麻烦 cos must try out many pairs, take out the insole put in my custom insole and then lace properly and walk around for about 5 min or so...

Also most running shoe brands are angmo brands, so their feet are longer and narrower in general, so these shoes cannot fit my wider than average feet... I've tried almost all brands in the market - Asics, Nike, Adidas, Reebok, New Balance, Puma, Brooks, Saucony, Hoka, On, Under Armour, Skechers, Decathlon (Kiprun), etc.... for me, Adidas fits the best... once you put on the shoes, you know if it fits... Nike & Asics too narrow, Hoka's footbed just doesn't fit my sole, Skechers are too unstable, Reebok & Saucony's toebox are too low, Puma & New Balance also got fit issues (even with half sizes), while On & Under Armour uppers press to hard on my instep... and not all Adidas models fit me also... only those with curved lasts will fit, those with straight lasts do not... plus if the heel drop is too much also got forefoot pain...

I also used to think like you, use my running shoes for walking after they're worn... but I realized they have been worn in in such a way that they don't fit my feet for walking... so cannot reuse... so nowadays I just run until the shoes cannot then I just give away (if still good) or throw away... anyway I don't run that much... one pair can last about 1.5 years...

Those skate shoes, platform shoes, plimsoll-type like Onitsuka Tiger, Adidas Gazelle, etc... with completely flat insoles, these are the worst shoes to wear... your toes have nothing to grip, your arch has absolutely no support, and wide mouth/opening means your ankles have no support cos the shoes are not being strapped properly to your foot... just for show... don't torture your feet please...

Just my 2 cents after many years of suffering feet pain, especially on holidays...

 

[Teo Ming Ern]

i got a pair of wide-toed Hoka.....it's the only shoe i can wear and walk for 10km+ without any aching/blisters on my foot.

the normal hoka i have nice to walk in as well, but my little toe gets blisters after extended walking like all other branded(or not) shoes.

You found your fit... stick to this brand and model lor...