I work retail and am on my feet all day. After an 8 hour shift my feet are so sore i can barely walk. ?
Hmmm. If you're not allowed to wear an athletic shoe, try out Redwing Shoes. I got some there when I was working in a grocery store and on my feet on concrete / tile all day. If you don't have a place like that near you, check out your co-workers footwear and start asking them if their shoes are comfortable and if so, where did they get them. I hope you find what you need. It's a real drag to be in pain like that. And if your feet hurt, you feel bad in general.
Best Shoes for working in retail for sore feet?
I work in a very strict company, so the shoes has to be all black, no sneakers. Preferably wide feet available and in low boot form. I stand on hardwood floor all day, and have trouble finding shoes that I can wear without going home and complain about my heels and the balls of my feet aching. I do realize that good shoes probably don't come cheap, so I was hoping to aim for $150 or lower. Thanks for your time and have a great day
Best shoes for retail work?
Naturalizer, Easy Spirit, Crocs, or check out Nordstroms or shoe pavillion for these brands. They have some good deals sometimes. Casual shoes that feels like athletics are great. Something like Keds, they have some cute styles. Zappos.com is also good. They offer free shipping to and fro so you don't lose anything. Plus there's reviews. Support socks helped me for a while. It's tighter along the arch and at the top of the sock. Good luck!
Retail..hurt feet..work..?!??!!?
Odds are that you will get used to working on your feet. If you only work a day or two a week, this process is going to take a while. One of the best things you can do is get a pair of really comfortable, supportive shoes. If you have arches in your feet, you need arch support in your shoes. Working at a mall is basically working on concrete flooring all day long, even with an icing of carpet. Once you've got your shoes, you'll just have to tough out the standing. Find things to keep yourself busy, take some ibuprofen when you get home if you're really sore, and take your breaks at even points durring your shifts. So if you work 8 hours and get 2 15 minute breaks plus a lunch, take the first 15 two hours in, take lunch at 4 hours, and so on. This isn't always going to happen in a busy store, but try the best you can until you're used to working. Aside from work itself, some excercise is really going to make a huge difference for you. Just the physical practice of walking for 30+ minutes will strengthen your body and make it easier for you to work a full shift. So consider strolling around the neighborhood, hopping on a tredmill, or finding some other place that you can take a steady walk. You don't need to push yourself, but getting your body used to being up and around will make working MUCH easier. If you get some good shoes, put in a little practice and just keep at the job, you will probably get used to working on your feet.
Factory job, working on concrete, sore feet?
I have a factory job, standing & walking on concrete for long hours 6days a week. Its no wonder why my feet & legs hurt but I'm wanting suggestions on shoes that help. I've read a lot about new balance but there are so many different categories. Someone who has experience working on concrete is probably best at answering. Thanks in advance!
Im a foot fetishist working at a shoe store, would someone find out?
I work in a retail' store shoe departement an have a foot fetish (Not shoe fetish, thats something completly different). I like being discret but always looking at customers with nice feet. I dont like the old ladies feet. U think it would be easy to spot a foot fetishist in a shoe store. also, touching a woman's feet with the excuse of performing a sizing would be considered unnapropiated.
My feet are always in so much pain after standing atwork (retail sales)? Any recommendations?
When I worked at a car lot, I started off in my normal size 8 to 8.5 and over time, I had to find wider shoes, cushion insoles, lower heels and a 1/2 size larger. Some of these options may work for you. If not, see a podiatrist.
As I get older, my shoes (the cheapest) are not working anymore. Is there a popular brand that is known for keeping feet feeling good? (stand/walking)
I know that having the wrong pair of shoes can hurt your feet when standing for long periods of time, or maybe your shoes wear out quickly.I would suggest the Lightweight Walking and Running Go Easy Comfortable Casual Athletic Shoes.The top of the shoe is super soft and airy with no obvious division lines for increased comfort. The rubber soles of the shoe are shaped specifically for walking, running, and standing so that your feet will feel great all day long. The material of this shoe is super nice as it doesn’t feel restricting around your foot. It is an airy material that allows your foot to breath. These shoes are super light-weight, durable, and breathable. This specific shoe pair comes in ten different color options.Check them out here, they are number 10 on the list of this article where I bought them from: The 10 Best Shoes for Standing All Day (Men + Women)
Are you supposed to wear heels when working in retail?
I have friends that work at Express, Victoria's Secret, and Zale's-all of them wear high heels. I have other friends that work at Bath & Body, Target, Build-A-Bear, and American Eagle-none of them wear heels to work. The difference is the type of store. Express is upscale enough that heels are more appropriate.
I work 15 hours a day, standing most of that time, what is the best shoe for me?
Something that fits you well and has a generous amount of padding.You should also make sure to do exercises to strengthen your feet. Yeah you may think that standing for 15 hours is exercise enough, but that only works your feet in a very specific and limited way, which can over time lead to imbalance in your muscle strength and then foot problems, no matter what shoes you wear.