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Sneaker Referral (feet starting to hurt)

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Can anyone refer a good sneaker? I'm about 26 weeks, and live in NYC (walking is my transportation). I'm using a Nike running shoe which have always been comfortable for me to walk in until about 2 weeks ago. I was thinking about New Balance, any suggestions are greatly appreciated!! 
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Re: Sneaker Referral (feet starting to hurt)

  • RoseypantsRoseypants member
    I love New Balances! I also just purchased Sketcher sports, and I love them! They are super lightweight but give great support.

     

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  • mcbrizzlemcbrizzle member
    I love my new balances. Try joesnewbalanceoutlet.com
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  • Tinkerbell084Tinkerbell084 member
    This is def a personal preference area, but for walking/daily wear I prefer Sketchers. They are the only sneakers I can be on my feet in all day and not have pain. I prefer Asics for running/workout sneakers. 
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  • enigmasaraenigmasara member
    I have horrible feet, bunions, hammertoes, plantar fasciitis & I used to wear only New Balance but have switched to Brooks for the last few years & love them. 

    I will add that I work for a podiatrist & he recommends Brooks, New Balance, Asics, Saucony.  Also, seconding what @lindsayhilleary said if you can find a local running/walking store that will do a gait analysis that is really the best route, even if you don't end up buying shoes from them.  We have a local store that puts you on a treadmill & takes a video of how you walk &/or run, then the video is analyzed to determine the best type of shoe for your gait.  Once you know the type (neutral, guidance, support, etc), then you can choose the brand that best fits you.
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  • Rxmom04Rxmom04 member
    New Balance are my favorite, pregnant or not. I work retail and am on my feet up to 12 hours at a time. These are the most comfy I've found in 10 years of looking and I do find there's a difference in the ones found at an actual NB store vs the ones at regular department stores. The ones from NB are better quality and do last longer. Hope that helps.
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  • brookerachelejbrookerachelej member
    I agree with what others have said. Don't just pick a shoe, go to a running store and have a gait analysis done and get a shoe that's right for you!!! Personally, I'm a Brooks fan for a stability shoe.

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  • Sofia2529Sofia2529 member
    I'd also suggest having a gait analysis done. As for me, my current pair of running shoes are Asics but I also like New Balance.
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  • JoyfulJulyJoyfulJuly member
    Brooks!
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  • bohemianlcbohemianlc member
    The employee who helped me at our local running store actually told me that from his experience, Nikes are not great for anyone who needs a lot of support, like pregnant women! I would suggest going to your local running store and having them fit you professionally and assess any special needs that your feet may have, but I will tell you I walked out with an awesome pair of Brooks sneakers that I am loving so far. I didn't really know it was possible for my feet to feel so great! ;) It really is an individualized experience, though; my husband also got fitted, and because he has heel problems, a totally different type of shoe was recommended for him. 
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