Comments on: Choosing a pain-free existence

By: High Heels Sexy? | Blogger For Hire

High Heels Sexy? | Blogger For Hire — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 05:21:07 +0000

[...] A survey conducted by the American Podiatric Medical Association showed that 42% of women admitted they’d wear a shoe they liked even if it caused them discomfort. 73% admitted to already having a shoe-related foot issue. It looks like very few women are brave enough, and smart enough, to choose a pain-free existence. [...]

By: Julia

Julia — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 03:49:36 +0000

I am religious about supportive, comfortable shoes that are also attractive – to me, at least. Doc Marten boots with cork insoles by Mephisto are a cold weather fave. Dansko clogs and sandals year round. Mephisto sandals are amazing. Ariat cowgirl boots. Naot sandals — the trimmer version of Birks.

For Bostonians, a great place to know about is the upstairs ‘sale’ room at Footstock, in Concord. They have a Newbury St. shop that’s lovely, but it’s worth the haul out to Concord to find really good deals and the most styles.

By: Max

Max — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:07:12 +0000

I love this post. Especially the dust reference!

By: Katie @ Kitchen Stewardship

Katie @ Kitchen Stewardship — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 04:35:23 +0000

And so many people choose quick pleasure like sweets over long-time health, too! It’s a weird world we live in, where fashion is more important than health. I’ll go frumpy anytime to avoid pain and toxic chemicals on my body…

By: healthy ashley

healthy ashley — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:56:59 +0000

I am so on the same page with you! I have so many pairs of shoes that only tear my feet up.. it’s terrible. Now I am moving toward comfortable shoes that I feel good in.. and that are cute, too

By: lauren

lauren — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:19:32 +0000

very great post. anxiety often still keeps me from doing things i would enjoy. it is taking a long time to find a middle ground between stress and boredom/laziness, even on anti-depressant/anxiety meds. my anxiety has gotten a lot better, and best of all i do not take out my feelings angrily on family and friends. How have you treated yourself better with regard to your anxiety? do you do a lot more with less stress now?

also, do these more comfortable shoes have high arches? i usually have to wear sneakers with arch support inserts because most shoes cannot fit the supports and if i have to walk a lot the balls of my feel terrible.

By: Kim

Kim — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 05:59:59 +0000

I never wears heels anymore. I go for comfort! I get the earth shoes catalog occasionally and I really want to buy a pair (or two)!

By: Sara

Sara — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:23:25 +0000

Great post, Michelle! After starting my new job (that requires a lot of walking) I have pretty much stopped wearing all of the shoes in my closet. I finally found (and wear daily) the most comfy pair of shoes i’ve ever owned – crocs! Not the clogs…the mary jane style. They’re not the cutest, but I feel like I’m walking on clouds when I have them on. Seriously.

I chose to give up pain in my feet and have been way better off for it. It seemed so easy, though. I wish I had so much self control on my thoughts and actions in other areas of my life. This is definitely something to think more about!

By: Chelsea

Chelsea — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:10:57 +0000

LOVE your post! You are totally right we choose pain all the time, like with those suffering from eating disorders, or just fitting into that pair of jeans or of course the pointy shoes! Another place I LOVE for comfy shoes, believe it or not is… Avon! Go online look up the Comfy or Comfort-something shoes, they usually have wave like looks on the inside sole… They are heaven as well… AND CUTE!! Keep up your awesome postings

By: EatingRD

EatingRD — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:10:22 +0000

I’m with you! I won’t wear those terrible high-heels! If I do get a little heel it has to be aerosoles because they are pretty darn comfy. I’ll have to look into those sofft shoes, actually I think your shoes are really cute!