Has anyone tried those cross training Earth shoes for cardio exercising? I think maybe my current aerobic shoes, Avia's, need replacing. The bottom of my feet sometimes, particularly in kickboxing, will bother me a little bit during the workout. I've heard that Earth shoes are suppose to be great for people with problem arches and heal problems and they offer a cross training style shoe.
Cross training Earth shoes
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debbydarestobefit
Cathlete
I don't have the cross trainers but I do have some street shoes and sandals that help with my foot problems. Both Planetshoes.com and Zappos.com carry them. Deb
kathryn
Cathlete
I have several pairs of Earth (Vegan) shoes, including the cross trainers. I haven't really used them for cardio, just walking and weight work. The slight tilt of the shoe makes takes a bit of getting used to, and I didn't want to risk an 'oopsy' while stepping or doing other cardio.
I don't think Earth shoes particularly help with arch or heel problems. What they are supposed to do is allign your body the way it would be while standing on sand on a beach or in a yoga pose. In fact, they might not be that good if you have heel pain, because there seems to be a bit more force on the heel than with regular shoes.
For arch problems, I would highly recommend Birkenstocks (though I don't think they make any kind of workout shoe). My chiropractor does a neuromuscular test to see if whatever shoes one is wearing put one in allignment, and while Earth shoes were 'okay, but not perfect,' both Birkies and Teva's tested 'perfect' for me (which means they are the only shoes I should wear without orthotics).
I don't think Earth shoes particularly help with arch or heel problems. What they are supposed to do is allign your body the way it would be while standing on sand on a beach or in a yoga pose. In fact, they might not be that good if you have heel pain, because there seems to be a bit more force on the heel than with regular shoes.
For arch problems, I would highly recommend Birkenstocks (though I don't think they make any kind of workout shoe). My chiropractor does a neuromuscular test to see if whatever shoes one is wearing put one in allignment, and while Earth shoes were 'okay, but not perfect,' both Birkies and Teva's tested 'perfect' for me (which means they are the only shoes I should wear without orthotics).
toughYrun
Cathlete
I am in 100% agreement with Kathryn. As a PF sufferer I have done a lot of homework on proper footwear. If you have problem arches you should run as far away from Earth shoes as you possibly can. I love, love, love my Birkenstocks. They're not too good for working out in though. For that, my podiatrist has me in a stability shoe with Power Step (Pinnacle) orthotics. I've got some custom orthotics on the way but the Power Steps feel awesome.