Comments on: You Asked for It: Get Moving http://manolobig.com/2007/10/09/you-asked-for-it-get-moving/ Fashion, Lifestyle, and Humor for the Plus Sized Woman. Wed, 23 May 2012 15:30:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Kimberly http://manolobig.com/2007/10/09/you-asked-for-it-get-moving/comment-page-1/#comment-1777 Kimberly Sun, 14 Oct 2007 00:10:47 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2007/10/09/you-asked-for-it-get-moving/#comment-1777 I have wide feet that are wide, with high arches, and of two different sizes, and I just assumed that agony was the deal for me and exercising (or even just for standing around for a few hours). But I finally got fitted for running shoes and bought a pair of Sauconys and they are HEAVEN. It feels like I'm walking on air. Saucony shoes are naturally on the wide side and they aren't that pricey - also, Foot Locker carries them and has some really good sales several times a year. I have wide feet that are wide, with high arches, and of two different sizes, and I just assumed that agony was the deal for me and exercising (or even just for standing around for a few hours). But I finally got fitted for running shoes and bought a pair of Sauconys and they are HEAVEN. It feels like I’m walking on air. Saucony shoes are naturally on the wide side and they aren’t that pricey – also, Foot Locker carries them and has some really good sales several times a year.

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]]> By: The Manolo Week in Review » Manolo's Shoe Blog: Shoes, Fashion, Celebrity, and Manolo! http://manolobig.com/2007/10/09/you-asked-for-it-get-moving/comment-page-1/#comment-1761 The Manolo Week in Review » Manolo's Shoe Blog: Shoes, Fashion, Celebrity, and Manolo! Sat, 13 Oct 2007 05:57:55 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2007/10/09/you-asked-for-it-get-moving/#comment-1761 [...] Francesca… When Francesca wishes to exercise, she prefers playing sports, or doing aerobics in the comfort of her own living room, or carrying home Chinese takeout or heavy bags of groceries which contain, among the fruits and veggies, only one box of Entenmann’s cupcakes. So you see, to each her own! [...] [...] Francesca… When Francesca wishes to exercise, she prefers playing sports, or doing aerobics in the comfort of her own living room, or carrying home Chinese takeout or heavy bags of groceries which contain, among the fruits and veggies, only one box of Entenmann’s cupcakes. So you see, to each her own! [...]

]]> By: Margo http://manolobig.com/2007/10/09/you-asked-for-it-get-moving/comment-page-1/#comment-1677 Margo Tue, 09 Oct 2007 23:41:01 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2007/10/09/you-asked-for-it-get-moving/#comment-1677 I've had great experience with NB as well. Tanya might like to treat herself to some plush socks - esp when breaking them in - like Thorlos (as well as some cute little pairs in wild colours for lounging around in post-workout. Pom-poms optional.). I’ve had great experience with NB as well. Tanya might like to treat herself to some plush socks – esp when breaking them in – like Thorlos (as well as some cute little pairs in wild colours for lounging around in post-workout. Pom-poms optional.).

]]> By: g-dog http://manolobig.com/2007/10/09/you-asked-for-it-get-moving/comment-page-1/#comment-1676 g-dog Tue, 09 Oct 2007 23:09:04 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2007/10/09/you-asked-for-it-get-moving/#comment-1676 I have a high arch and Nike fit me best - there are a lot of things to take into consideration, material, where the seams are, where the lacing starts, how wide the toe box is, arch support, composition of the sole, lateral support, whether you pronate or supernate (check the wear on your soles to see if you have uneven wear), etc. A shoe fitting is probably good - but also trust yourself. If they are not comfortable in the store - they won't get any better. I have a high arch and Nike fit me best – there are a lot of things to take into consideration, material, where the seams are, where the lacing starts, how wide the toe box is, arch support, composition of the sole, lateral support, whether you pronate or supernate (check the wear on your soles to see if you have uneven wear), etc.

A shoe fitting is probably good – but also trust yourself. If they are not comfortable in the store – they won’t get any better.

]]> By: Adenike http://manolobig.com/2007/10/09/you-asked-for-it-get-moving/comment-page-1/#comment-1672 Adenike Tue, 09 Oct 2007 21:23:12 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2007/10/09/you-asked-for-it-get-moving/#comment-1672 I can only strongly recommend the utilization of fitting. I recommend a running store. Even if you aren't going to be running. :) The shoes will fit better and you will have experienced people assisting you. I used my old shoes for the first 300 miles of walking and had to cut back on my speed. I got new shoes fitted and miraculously all of the pain went away. Be prepared to spend 80-100 for them. The money will be well-spent. I can only strongly recommend the utilization of fitting. I recommend a running store. Even if you aren’t going to be running. :) The shoes will fit better and you will have experienced people assisting you. I used my old shoes for the first 300 miles of walking and had to cut back on my speed. I got new shoes fitted and miraculously all of the pain went away.

Be prepared to spend 80-100 for them. The money will be well-spent.

]]> By: Rubiatonta http://manolobig.com/2007/10/09/you-asked-for-it-get-moving/comment-page-1/#comment-1671 Rubiatonta Tue, 09 Oct 2007 21:15:42 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2007/10/09/you-asked-for-it-get-moving/#comment-1671 There are two important things to keep in mind when buying athletic shoes. First, no matter what width you wear, get your shoes 1/2 size larger than your dress shoe size. My sister, who has run the Boston Marathon twice, gave me this tip and it makes a huge difference -- it keeps your big toes from slamming into the end of the shoe, thereby preventing ugly black toenails that fall off. Second, even if you plan to use your shoes for walking and general gym use, those of us who are heavier do best in motion-control running shoes, not walking shoes or cross trainers. They have more support and more lateral stability, which is very important when you consider how many pounds of pressure your feetsies will be taking, even at a moderate fitness walking pace. Two very good shoes for heavier women are New Balance 767 (the pair I wear) and Brooks Addiction. I would strongly recommend you NOT buy men's shoes, despite your wide feet. Women have narrower heels and higher arches than men, and women's shoes are designed to take this anatomy into consideration. I had a great experience buying shoes at Lady Footlocker -- their staff is trained to fit women of all sizes and fitness levels. There are two important things to keep in mind when buying athletic shoes. First, no matter what width you wear, get your shoes 1/2 size larger than your dress shoe size. My sister, who has run the Boston Marathon twice, gave me this tip and it makes a huge difference — it keeps your big toes from slamming into the end of the shoe, thereby preventing ugly black toenails that fall off. Second, even if you plan to use your shoes for walking and general gym use, those of us who are heavier do best in motion-control running shoes, not walking shoes or cross trainers. They have more support and more lateral stability, which is very important when you consider how many pounds of pressure your feetsies will be taking, even at a moderate fitness walking pace. Two very good shoes for heavier women are New Balance 767 (the pair I wear) and Brooks Addiction. I would strongly recommend you NOT buy men’s shoes, despite your wide feet. Women have narrower heels and higher arches than men, and women’s shoes are designed to take this anatomy into consideration. I had a great experience buying shoes at Lady Footlocker — their staff is trained to fit women of all sizes and fitness levels.

]]> By: Kimocean http://manolobig.com/2007/10/09/you-asked-for-it-get-moving/comment-page-1/#comment-1669 Kimocean Tue, 09 Oct 2007 20:49:33 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2007/10/09/you-asked-for-it-get-moving/#comment-1669 I'm with Sara, go get your foot measured at a running store and get a fitter to help you. I was intimidated by it at first but I'm so glad I did it. I was wearing the wrong size shoe and it made such a difference when I switched. Good luck! I’m with Sara, go get your foot measured at a running store and get a fitter to help you. I was intimidated by it at first but I’m so glad I did it. I was wearing the wrong size shoe and it made such a difference when I switched. Good luck!

]]> By: lizb http://manolobig.com/2007/10/09/you-asked-for-it-get-moving/comment-page-1/#comment-1663 lizb Tue, 09 Oct 2007 16:45:12 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2007/10/09/you-asked-for-it-get-moving/#comment-1663 forgot to add, footlocker.com has wide widths available in brands you won't find in actual stores forgot to add, footlocker.com has wide widths available in brands you won’t find in actual stores

]]> By: lizb http://manolobig.com/2007/10/09/you-asked-for-it-get-moving/comment-page-1/#comment-1662 lizb Tue, 09 Oct 2007 16:44:27 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2007/10/09/you-asked-for-it-get-moving/#comment-1662 I have spent the past 4 months buying sneakers only to find that they rubbed one part or another of the foot wrong - even if they were wide widths! I learned 1 important thing, even more than picking the right brand, is to pick a sneaker that has mesh or fabric around the area of the foot that is widest - for most women this is the ball of the foot/area just down from where the toes meet the foot proper. The reason is that the mesh/fabric has more flexibility than an all-leather upper over this area, and the sneaker will fit your foot better. I can personally recommend the Nike Air Max Moto - it is available in wide, it has a nice high arch because it is a running shoe so it is very comfy to wear, and very flexible over the wide part of my foot. (Usually available for under $90, plus super cute in white & silver with bright blue accents) I have spent the past 4 months buying sneakers only to find that they rubbed one part or another of the foot wrong – even if they were wide widths! I learned 1 important thing, even more than picking the right brand, is to pick a sneaker that has mesh or fabric around the area of the foot that is widest – for most women this is the ball of the foot/area just down from where the toes meet the foot proper. The reason is that the mesh/fabric has more flexibility than an all-leather upper over this area, and the sneaker will fit your foot better.

I can personally recommend the Nike Air Max Moto – it is available in wide, it has a nice high arch because it is a running shoe so it is very comfy to wear, and very flexible over the wide part of my foot. (Usually available for under $90, plus super cute in white & silver with bright blue accents)

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