Apparently My Shoes Weigh Too Much

pjetson on 24/08/2018 - 15:32
Last edited 24/08/2018 - 15:36

My physiotherapist told me at my last appointment that my shoes are too heavy. Seems that's a thing, who knew? They're just normal Colorado shoes.

She's suggested that I get some lighter shoes, maybe some trainers/runners/sneakers/sport shoes/whatever they're called nowdays.

So, can anyone recommend something that looks at least a bit like it's a dress shoe (black), and isn't terribly expensive? I don't really have a dress code at work, but I've never been a sneaker kind of guy, so I want to ease into this new casualness.

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Comments

  • bargainhunter87 on 24/08/2018 - 15:37
    +2

    Nike free run

    • pjetson on 27/08/2018 - 16:57

      I did a google search on those, but I think I'll need to see them in the flesh, so to speak. Thanks.

  • klonky on 24/08/2018 - 15:41

    sandals

  • myusername on 24/08/2018 - 15:44
    +2

    thongs

  • hawkeye on 24/08/2018 - 15:46
    +1

    Those ball thongs/sandals/whatever thingo's that massage your feet when you walk

  • HighAndDry on 24/08/2018 - 15:49

    LET YOUR FEET RUN FREE!

    Seriously though, I want to see what the reaction would be if you wore these to work…

    • psyren89 on 24/08/2018 - 17:48

      Those are great. Super comfortable and excellent for your foot muscles.

  • scrimshaw on 24/08/2018 - 15:56
    +1

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socks_and_sandals

    Also at the bottom is a rather amusing section:

    People noted for wearing socks and sandals include:

    • Qi Lu, computer scientist and former Microsoft executive.[29][30][31]
    • Linus Sebastian, YouTube personality, presenter, producer, and founder of Linus Media Group.[32]
    • Ethan Klein, YouTube personality, cofounder of h3h3Productions.
    • Kyle Gass, member of rock group Tenacious D.
  • Godric on 24/08/2018 - 16:28

    Jc what was the effect of having heavy shoes, i've never heard of that either.

    Sore ankles?

  • samp e on 24/08/2018 - 16:45

    Nike Epic React or Adidas Ultra Boost

    • pjetson on 27/08/2018 - 16:58

      Very pricey!

  • Diji1 on 24/08/2018 - 16:50
    +1

    Sounds like BS.

  • DarthAntz on 24/08/2018 - 16:50
    +7

    your physio didnt want to be rude and say your legs are too weak. today, tomorrow and everyday is leg day.

    • John Kimble on 24/08/2018 - 17:00

      Wouldn't wearing heavy shoes every day help?

      • HighAndDry on 24/08/2018 - 18:07

        I assume heavy shoes are bad for the knees, being as they add weight to the lower leg and adds strain to the knee joint when walking. At the same time, they're so far from the knee joint (which is why they'd add strain) that they wouldn't actually provide any meaningful exercise to the smaller muscles around the knee.

        Or so my absolutely-not-trained-in-any-medical-field brain thinks.

        • DarthAntz on 25/08/2018 - 00:44

          Ozbargain medical advice is still preferred, and free

      • DarthAntz on 25/08/2018 - 00:43

        not trying to help, trying to get a repeat customer.

        "come back for a reassessment a week after youve worn in the shoes you bought from me"

  • [Deactivated] on 24/08/2018 - 20:47

    Are you a journalist who attends press conferences?

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