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Questions tagged [shoes]

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What type of shoes are comfortable as well as don't break as easily for breakdance?

When I do flares or footwork with a new shoe it only takes a couple of practices for it to start getting torn in these locations. What are some shoe types that are built for breakdance? Shoes that I can use for a longer duration without having to…
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What are the best methods to prevent and treat foot blisters?

I play a lot of 5-a-side football/soccer on concrete, although I used to get the same issues when playing on wooden court as well. I've tried plastering my feet in bandaids, double layer socks, and currently I'm playing with real thick nike football…
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Is there a general purpose sneaker for casual sports activities?

I am looking for a pair of athletic shoes that I can wear for various sports. Despite martial arts being my main regular form of exercise, once in a while my friends will get together for an impromptu game of basketball, ultimate frisbee, dodgeball,…
user241
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Running shoes for walking?

I've never really paid heed to the fact that there are different shoes for running, walking and training in the gym.. I used to just walk into a store, try on a few pairs and brought whatever felt the most comfortable.. I don't go out for runs, but…
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What's the deal with arch support?

Arch support in a shoe seems to be important these days. I recently read an opinion that Vibram five-fingers shoes might not be as good as once thought, partially due to lack of arch support. People used to run and do all activities without shoes. …
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Does this wear pattern on shoes indicate there is something wrong with gait?

Shoes have this wear pattern: Is this a sign that something might be wrong with the gait? and if so what sort of symptoms might be expected or solutions might be worth trying?
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Shoes for a very heavy man?

I'm 330 lbs and 5'11 and I've a problem with my shoes, I wore them out to fast but from one side only, the outer side. So my ankle twist and that make my hip hurts, I change shoes frequently but the same thing happens all over again. Any specific…
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