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[sunny]

Well todayis my first day posting..And i had just started the phentermine pills ans have been working on a daily eating schedule and recipes that are lo calorie.. Well my question is this... I am about 130lbs over weight and my Doctor told me to start out with walking about 45 minutes a couple times of day..With being as over weight as I am i know there is alot of pressure on the legs and feet forhaving to hold up all the weight..Can someone recommend a comfortable shoe to walk in.. I know silly question but hey my feet need to be as comfortable as possible..

[ccwilloe]

i have a pair of columbia tigertooths and i replaced the insole with superfeet (lime green colored ones)

how come you're taking amphetamines?
to raise your metabolism?

[sunny]

phentermine is an appetite suppressant <sp> and at least for me i feel like i have more energy throughout the day.. I will look into those shoes..and the inserts as well

[wlaurie]

I just bought a pair of New Balance 414. I walk 4 miles a day and my feet are a problem. These are real comfy. They support my feet and have extra cushion in the heels. I got them on sale for 45 at Sears.

[Erin]

If you go to a store specifically specialized in running (walking too) they can help you find the perfect pair of shoes for the type of foot you have. In Canada, we have the Running Room. They have a mini track in the store and will watch you walk to see what way your foot curves as you walk (inwards, outwards, etc.) and pick a shoe that minimizes that curve.

You can't just go by what someone on an internet forum recommends, as they may need different arch support than you. Some people have arches that curve inwards, some outwards, some don't curve at all. A specialist can help you figure out what your foots needs are.

The wrong type of shoe will cause you unnecessary pain and discomfort, and can lead to you rolling your ankle more often.

[DaddyFatSacks]

Im 280lbs and i use brooks beast. havent had any knee or foot pain like i did with other nike runners. they are made for people like me.

[catlady1]

Originally Posted by wlaurie

I just bought a pair of New Balance 414. I walk 4 miles a day and my feet are a problem. These are real comfy. They support my feet and have extra cushion in the heels. I got them on sale for 45 at Sears.

I like the new balance sneakers too I recommend them as well.

[aBRG2far]

I wear Reebok walking shoes. The last pair of regular tennis shoes I put gel insoles in and they disintegrated in a few weeks.