Comfortable Trainers

[Aquarius1234]

AIBU to never be able to find a pair of comfortable trainers.
We are talking walking about towns/ cities, generally weekend trainers/ days/ evenings etc.

I've tried many brands. Maybe I'm too old..

I have boots that are too big and rub. But with trainers you can lace them to be snug...tighten the laces and lace all the holes even the ones at the top of the trainer. If you lace them correctly then the slippage won't happen. They are far more adjustable than boots. Honestly.

Who else has one foot slightly bigger than the other ? 😲
I've not had my feet measured since I was 14/ 15. Not that it matters as every trainer is different.
I remember being told 5.5 then from 20s onwards generally buying size 6

Yea I've had trainers that were expensive and decided to keep for short distances and really pulled the laces tight.

Of you don't want fashion, my Nike Downshifters are really comfy.

I just cannot wear them. My 70yo Pil both wear them and I just cannot. I’ve only seen them on older people and I really am far from that age group.

on Cloud is for all ages but so much better looking. ASICS to me are also very ugly looking.

it depends what you’re after op, how it looks, comfort?
on cloud and NB are the best options. Hoka is also good

If you want actual hiking shoes, scarpa.

Have you looked at Skechers Bobs? They are more younger looking.

I am 43 and always had problems with my feet.

I buy either sketchers or hotter. Then I take out the insoles and replace with a memory foam one from Deichmann.

My ex dancer, now sport scientist hypermobile daughter reckons Skechers are not that good for most feet. New Balance, Brooks, Hoka are all good. Incidentally she has a sticky up big toe and wears through the toes quickly. Our local proper running shop has some pads you put inside the shoe to help prevent that.

I would go to a sports shop to have a gait analysis frankly.

I understand you are not looking for running shoes, but if they manage to find comfy trainers to run fairly long distance, they should be able to help even for leisurely walk

Hopefully you'll like a pair you see there, but at least you would know about sizes, fit, and shape that work for you.

Honestly, I have never had blisters with trainers, and as I run, I need to buy the size up of my normal shoes.

My daughter has very wide feet. She tried some Hoka at a promotional event and found them narrow. She then tried a different style at another shop and they are perfect for her (she bought them). I think they are called Arahi - they come in two width fittings.

I wish I knew the answer. A hospital physiotherapist who sees a lot of people who've been wearing Skechers says they are bad for feet.

No, it just means you have a little more room in the toe box.

It really sounds like you’re buying trainers (and boots) which aren’t a good fit for your feet. Suggest you go to a proper running shop and tell them you want trainers for walking and get them to do a proper gait analysis and let you try on various brands. That way you should find some that fit you properly and understand more about your foot shape. This is a common experience in running shops so you won’t be asking them for anything out of the ordinary. Not all styles/brands suit all foot shapes. Same with shoes.

I tend to stick to brands and styles which I know suit my foot shape. So for ‘leisure’ trainers I buy Walsh or certain New Balance styles, for running I buy Asics Cumulus and for general gym I buy Nike. I avoid Veja and Adidas like the plague. For ‘playing out’ shoes, Tracey Neuls and Prada fit me really well (my feet seem to have expensive tastes). Tory Burch, Birkenstock and Jones suck as they just don’t work comfortably for my foot shape regardless of sizing. It can be trial and error but if shoes aren’t comfortable when you try them on, don’t persist with them. Also look and feel the materials they’re made of as this can make a big difference to fit and comfort.

They’re terrible for feet. As are Converse and ballet shoes. All are to be avoided if you have anything vaguely approaching ‘problem’ feet and/or you walk/stand a lot.

I leant a lot from a podiatrist I used to see years ago. He was very passionate about feet (probably just as well given his job). He was surprised how little importance people place on finding good quality, well fitting, supportive shoes given how important feet are to our lives. We need them! Yet people still persist in wearing badly fitting shoes and/or shoes with zero support and then wonder why they have foot problems. I found this out the hard way when I had a phase of wearing French Sole ballet shoes to work. I thought I was so chic. 🙄But they were terrible for my feet. That’s how and why I first met my podiatrist.

Just to be clear, I’m not saying we have to all wear orthopaedic shoes. Far from it!! (I love shoes and have far too many) But we need to make smart choices.

I've found NB the best for me. I also think they are very ugly but I don't care much about that. I walked ten miles in mine this weekend.

I buy them from MandM so at least I'm not paying hundreds.

It's very personal with style and fit though.

Me! My right is bigger and it's also changed shape due to stress fractures and my second toe in on both feet is longer than my big toe so my feet are particularly awful. I bought Lulu lemons and they were very comfortable initially but my feet have gotten worse so my second toe hurts because they fold. I am watching this thread for ideas. X

I haven’t wore trainers for years. They were always so uncomfortable, I came across FitFlop ones! They are extremely comfortable and not badly priced.

I got sketchers. I know they’re not trendy but neither am I so it’s fine.

I was looking at new balance but they look so chunky and I don’t like the massive logo on them, I think they look scruffy

Nike Cortez I can walk miles in them and my feed don't get blisters even on the first wear.

I had some Ecco biom
ones and there were great. Currently got Hoka. And they are like walking on clouds although I feel like I’ve grown hooves when I wear them!

Another for new balance . 325( or something)
I think the key is to know your foot type, instep type etc then Google the trainers for that type of foot .
my feet are like boxes v v v wide and short and v strong .
I like a trainer with a big toe box .
i used to wear ASICS but they changed their toe box to narrow .
sketchers don’t support me enough.
my husband runs a lot he does the toe through the mesh on his Saucony trainers .
reebok and adidas seem to come small in the width but Nike are often ok .
you have to try a lot on and they instantly have to feel on air

I absolutely love my Hoffs. Like a PP I just can't bring myself to wear Skechers. I did buy some for a Florida holiday as I thought they'd be practical but I hated looking at them 🤦 My NB are comfy, but my Hoffs are the best by a mile.

I had to give up on Skechers because my feet were agony. They've been much better since I switched to Fitflop trainers with the microwobbleboard sole. Skechers were great until they weren't anymore.

I love my New Balance trainers for walking in. Stan Smiths are my go to work trainers but I find them too flat to walk anywhere too far in now (I’m getting old!)

Honestly, you should invest in a visit to a qualified podiatrist who will assess your feet and advise you what footwear is best for your feet and your comfort.
Money well spent I promise you.