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In a similar vein I found flat-soled shoes like Converse sneakers are a dream to wear during daily activities, rather than arch-supported shoes.
by JTbane 4y ago
In a similar vein I found flat-soled shoes like Converse sneakers are a dream to wear during daily activities, rather than arch-supported shoes.
- tashoecraft 4y agoDefinitely a good start. It can be difficult for many to transition as you are trying to use muscles that haven't been engaged properly for decades.
- detritus 4y agoHrmm, I've long been a fan of thin-soled, low profile shoes, but having experienced my first ever pair of Converse just last year, I'd suggest 'avoid'. They're not expensive, but they're certainly not cheap - but they certainly don't last very long at all. I walk a couple of miles a day to and from work and they barely lasted 6 weeks. Soles were worn down and the uppers were just knackered.
- aussieshibe 4y agoMy partner had a similar experience. Bought new Converse shoes which were specifically marketed as walking shoes. 5-6 weeks of ~20 minutes moderate walking per day and they both had holes in the soles. Went back to the Converse store and got told "no refunds". We eventually got our money back, but not without an argument. It pays to understand consumer protection laws where you live.
- driverdan 4y agoAre you very heavy, drag your feet, or otherwise cause a lot of abuse to them? They aren't the highest quality shoe but they should last much longer than six weeks. Most of mine have lasted years with daily use.
- detritus 4y agoI'm certainly not heavy and think in fact I'm quite light - dainty perhaps (!) - on my feet (hence the preference for thin-soled shoes). My partner swears by Converse, but hers seem to get knackered within a year anyway. I think I just walk quite a lot, comparatively.
- jeltz 4y agoConverse require you to have narrow feet or else they will just hurt your feet. They are also not very durable.