Very good, but expensive

I bought these for walking, with the hope that they would help stretch out my left arch tendons, which suffer from a painful condition called plantar fasciitis. I also have arthritis at the base of my right big toe, so I have to use the stiffest soled hiking boots that I can find for long hikes to reduce bending there. Finally, I like to stretch out my Achilles tendon before the ski season, and because shortness at that tendon is also thought to contribute to the fasciitis.

They seem to work for me. That is, they reduce bending of the big toe when I walk, and seem to help with the plantar fasciitis. You can also feel them working on the calf muscle and tendon during walking. I doubt that they make walking more efficient, but they do stretch things out in a non-painful way.

I notice that other companies, like Skechers, are entering the market with similar shaped soles, which should help bring the price down.

best walking shoe

This is by far the most comfortable shoe I've ever owned albeit also the most expensive.
I paid about $100 less at a local shoe store (they were on sale).
I've been walking on hard concrete floors for about 28 years and it is really getting to my feet, so much that I really didn't feel like walking any more than I had to.
With these shoes I look forward to walking in fact I would rather walk than stand .I highly recommend these shoes (watch for a sale).




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