Went to SweatShop a few days ago, wanted a new pair of shoes for my fitness walking, tried a few pairs and went for a pair of Adidas Supernova's. But only after a couple of 4 mile walks i'm getting a blister on the top of my big toes.
I've been wearing Newfeel fitness shoes from Decathlon before but they only lasted a couple of months, so went to sweatshop hoping to get a pair that will last a lot longer.
I have phoned sweat shop and they said to bring the shoe back and they will see what they can do, so will do that, but just wondered if this is a common problem and is it likely the shoe is too small and i should go a half size bigger, or perhaps the shoe just isn't wide enough and there is another brand out there with a wider fitting i should consider.
I paid £55 for the shoe which is a lot of money to me, and it's a pain as to try them in the shop is one thing, but it's really only after 30-40mins i found you get a true feel if the shoe fits right.
Any advice on what's best to resolve this for me, perhaps they just need breaking in and toes taped? Just i never had this problem before and got the same 10.5 size i had previously with the new feels.
Thanks
0 ·
Comments
Hopefully Sweatshop will exchange them for a wider fitting shoe, popping in this morning.
I did wear my sketchers there, and had the socks on that i wear when walking, and took the sock off to show the manager where it was rubbing on my foot.
There isn't a great range there to be honest, and not wanting to pay more than £60 greatly reduced the range available.
But the Adidas Energy Boost 2 came in at £65, so only an extra tenner and hopefully they won't rub like the others.
Trying them out tomorrow.
Thanks
So now i have to search again for a pair of shoes under £60 with a wider fit, but looks like it will have to be a purchase from the internet!
Who knew shoe shopping would be so stressful!
I'm going to Swindon Outlet Village tomorrow, where they have a few outlets, including New Balance so will spend a couple of hours trying on shoes... well i say a couple of hours, might start with the 1080's that i've heard are good for a heavy runner with wide feet, we shall see.. will take my time.
Hoka One One are very well cushioned shoes, very popular with ultra runners. I've got 4 pairs and I think I'll get twice the mileage from them compared to my other shoes, the cushioning seems to last so well
Went in to the Nike, Skechers, and New Balance outlets, and it was New Balance where i found what i hope will be my ideal pair.
A pair of Fresh Foam Zante, priced down from £95 to £28, which was too good to turn down.
Found the size 11 gave me the same thumb width from my toe to the end of the shoe as the 10.5, but they were more comfortable on the width, snug, but not restricting.
Will be trying them out tomorrow, and if a week on they still feel good, will most probably pop back down and grab another pair at that price.
IME of walking shoes, blisters on top of the toe form because the shoe is creasing over your toe. This can be because it is the wrong length, the construction type or sometimes the sewn seam is being rubbed against your toe. Maybe try different socks.
I went out yesterday in the New Balance Zante, and 1 felt really planted to the floor and it had great grip even on the damp tarmac. Only problem when i got back after 5 miles was the inside of my 2 toes (next to big toe), on my left foot only had been rubbing together causing sores.
Going to adjust the laces today and put a slice cotton wool pad between the toes to see if that helps.
Looked at them this morning and shoe where my toes were rubbing was very short laced compared to the other shoe, adjusted them, went out, and had no problems at all