Need new shoes...help!

[mimisonny02]

hello, I am in the need for new shoes that I can do all my Cathe aerobics in and weight train in. Can someone please help. I have high arches so I know I need alot of cushion and support for the ball of my foot. Please help. Thanks!

 

[amberdawn]

I wear Ryka Studio Flex Lows for all of Cathe's step/cardio routines. I find they have enough cushion and lateral support, lots of toe room, and they breathe fairly well. (However, everyone's feet are different.)

I go barefoot for almost all weight work because it's just more comfortable for me (my feet can breathe), and I get to strengthen all those little (neglected) foot muscles. Not sure if this is good or bad, but I feel my form doesn't suffer and I'm usually on carpet.

I only keep my Ryka's on if I'm going to be doing one-legged squats/elevated squats or leg presses on the step. Even then, sometimes I just prefer to cover my step with my yoga mat to make it a more comfortable surface for bare feet.

 

[2121]

Have you ever looked at Zappos? I haven't gotten sneakers from them, but I get all of my other shoes and my kids shoes there. I just checked and they have a lot of rykas. People usually post pretty good reviews. Also, it is free shipping and free returns. I have never had a problem with them. Melissa

 

[Carmen829]

I do lots of bootcamp style workouts, step, kickbox, and Zumba. I just purchased New Balance 871 training shoe and Asics Gel 260 TR. Both feel great. I've had the Asics on for three workouts (one of which was a Zumba class) and they feel great. I just got the New Balance 871 shoe today from Zappos.com. I hope to try them in a Zumba class next week. I also purchased an Airr Gel insert from Sports Authority.

Check out the reviews and videos on Zappos it was very helpful for me. Good luck.

Carmen.

 

[complik8td]

Cathe just posted on FB the other day about how much she loves her Rykas. I've been wearing New Balance brand for YEARS, and I've always loved them. I may give Rykas a try the next time I want to buy workout shoes. I just bought a nice pair of spinning shoes from Zappos. Zappos is AMAZING!! You can place your order in the evening and have your shoes the VERY NEXT DAY! I don't know how they do it! I LOVE Zappos! Good luck w/your selection!

 

[lisa_la_machina]

I have high arches so I know I need alot of cushion and support for the ball of my foot.

I have VERY high arches and hammer toes (ewww, I know), and I went through many many stress fractures in my toe box area before I finally found a podiatrist who recommended custom orthotics. I know there is a good amount of debate about orthotics, but my custom orthotics have literally saved me from an endless cycle of injury. I have been injury free since wearing them. knock on wood.

Besides the orthotics, I need shoes with lots of support and a roomy toe box. The best shoes I have found are the ones that Cathe also recommends (and uses in all her new videos)--Ryka Assist XT2s. They fit the bill for me. I like to buy them on Zappos because of the free shipping and easy return policy (not that I have ever returned any of my Rykas). Good luck.