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Good everyday shoe (lemmy.one)

submitted 1 year ago by CCatMan@lemmy.one to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I'm looking for a nice shoe to replace my current Asics Gel -Keyano 27s. I basically wear these shoes for everything from long walks to yard work. They served me well, but it's time for a new pair as these are worn out.

Any recommendations? I was looking at allbirds, but not sure I can make the jump.

Thanks!

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[–] fluffman86@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

If you are getting heel slip, get something from Altra. I like the Lone Peaks for hiking and trail running and disc golf, and wear the Torin knit to keep my feet cool for everyday stuff and around the office.

Altras use a "foot shape" - wide toe box and narrow heel. I always thought I had wide feet and like you would have a ton of heel slip and get blisters on my Achilles because of it. Switched to Altras and can go 15-20 mile days hiking with a pack without blisters.

They are also zero drop, meaning the heel is on the same level as the toe, so switch to them slowly. If you go from a "normal" shoe with a heel to zero drop and immediately start running miles and miles all at once, you can stretch out your Achilles and calf muscles and injure yourself, so take it easy and just wear them around the office or house and on short walks for a week or two before stepping up to anything strenuous.