Walking Shoe

[peglynmc 15]

What is a good comfortable walking tennis shoe for someone 5'1" 280 lbs? I'm pre surgery and want to get started walking now but every shoe I've bought hurts my feet in no time at all. I've even been fitted at The Walking co. and thought I had good shoes but after a few weeks home my feet were killing me to walk. I've tried every brand that I can find. New Balance Brooks Abeo and more.

[KindaFamiliar 3,867]

I have almost 40 pairs of Converse All Stars that I've walked, lifted weights, cycled, fished, lived in for years...

I've never worn a more comfortable shoe...

And I started at 560 pounds...

[peglynmc 15]

Thank you Kinda Familiar I just looked at those online unfortunately I need a very cushiony shock absorbing shoe due to severe osteoarthritis in both knees.

[tryinagain2day 38]

I can only use Asics. I would recommend a trip to a running store as they will help

You find the right fit.

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

What is a good comfortable walking tennis shoe for someone 5'1" 280 lbs? I'm pre surgery and want to get started walking now but every shoe I've bought hurts my feet in no time at all. I've even been fitted at The Walking co. and thought I had good shoes but after a few weeks home my feet were killing me to walk. I've tried every brand that I can find. New Balance Brooks Abeo and more.

You might want to get an evaluation with an orthopedist, to make sure that there are no problems. I ended up needing custom braces in order to stay active due to posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD)

[gpmed 623]

Is it just straight up pain? If so, what kind of pain and where? Or are you getting blisters? I may possibly have suggestions if I know a little more.

[AvaFern 3,516]

I've been a runner since my teens, but when I was at my heaviest, around 237, my feet would swell horribly when I ran. Changing my shoe didn't help because all of the pressure on my feet is what was causing the problem. Do you have a gym nearby that has a pool? You can get a great workout in by just jogging up and down the lanes (deep end you can wear a floatation device). This limits the strain on your feet significantly and still burns a lot of calories. I taught aqua aerobics when I was in college and a lot of people who had issues with their knees really enjoyed the classes.

[peglynmc 15]

It's pretty much the whole foot. The shoes seem to break down quickly. I've bought shoes that feel good in the store and get them home and after a few days the soles of my feet feel like I'm walking on rocks.

I do have a YMCA that has Water aerobics.

I will do the aqua aerobics.

[gpmed 623]

@@peglynmc Okay, sounds like what @@AvaFern said and like Water aerobics is a good bet. Good luck!

[Bandista 7,466]

Way to go starting a walking program! That is going to make a big difference. Sole brand orthotic inserts are amazing -- for me they are better than the expensive custom ones I got from a podiatrist.

[Dub 10,070]

Hoka One One makes the most comfortable shoe I have ever worn.

Foot, knee, hip and back pain is gone.....gone......gone.

No break in. Take them out of the box....lace 'em up and profit.

http://www.hokaoneone.com/shop.html?source=msn_ppc

Second to that I would say is Brooks and then New Balance.

[peglynmc 15]

Thank you I'll take a look at those. Are they sold exclusively online or do any stores carry them?

[Dub 10,070]

Thank you I'll take a look at those. Are they sold exclusively online or do any stores carry them?

Both online and in local stores.

You can go to their website and they have a search feature for local stores that stock them. Sort of new, but they are certainly going to grow tremendously.

I'm very grateful they now make them in men's wide sizes.

So comfortable I want to sleep in them, too. No kidding. Crazy comfortable.