AndyHancock
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I haven't been able to find a suitable shoe in Running Room, Shoe
Company, or Tootsies. I suspect that it isn't worthwhile checking out
Payless Shoe.
I'm looking for an athletic shoe with the following requirements:
* Ventilated/mesh uppers
* Straight-last
* Black/gray, no neon highlights so that it doesn't attract attention
in the office
* I'm told that it must be "neutral" in motion control / stability
because I will have hard custom orthotics in them
* None of the ball-rolling feeling at the toe that seems to be
desirable for long distance running (I found this in Sauconies & the
Brooks Glycerin 10).
* It should be running-friendly enough that I wouldn't mind dashing
for 20 minutes (more to get to an appointment rather than exercise,
though it serves both purposes)
I like the Mizuno Wave, even though I am told it is not a "neutral
shoe". However, the vertical band on the outer side of the shoe with
the brand emblem creates a pressure point that is painful. Same with
Nike shoes that I've had in the past, though less so. With regards to
the Mizuno, I am told that that non-neutrality, combined with the arch
support of orthotics, may cause my foot to slide to the outside and
aggravate the pressure point caused by the emblem.
Can anyone suggest a shoe that fits the requirements and doesn't have
the vertical bands? Ideally, it should be available in common stores
in Canada (even Ottawa, if possible).
Thanks.