Long hours on feet?

The Backwards Man · 20-11-2014 02:35AM

duffman13 wrote: »

Your shoes dude, I need to see your stylish and comfortable shoes. I don't believe such a thing exists!

I got out of bed for this, hope you appreciate that!

http://imgur.com/j5qVINi

WhiteWalls · 20-11-2014 02:36AM

The Backwards Man wrote: »

I got out of bed for this, hope you appreciate that!

http:// http://imgur.com/j5qVINi

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The Backwards Man · 20-11-2014 02:36AM

WhiteWalls wrote: »

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WhiteWalls · 20-11-2014 02:36AM

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WhiteWalls · 20-11-2014 02:38AM

how much are they worth backwards man?

The Backwards Man · 20-11-2014 02:41AM

WhiteWalls wrote: »

how much are they worth backwards man?

Paid $105 dollars for them last year, black Friday. Buying more next week.

*Customs employees, please disregard this post*

Kevin McCloud · 20-11-2014 02:41AM

They are like shoes a priest would wear.

The Backwards Man · 20-11-2014 02:43AM

Kevin McCloud wrote: »

They are like shoes a priest would wear.

Yeah, Judas Priest

Karl Stein · 20-11-2014 02:43AM

More evidence that humans standing on their back feet is unnatural.

We only started having back and feet problems when we got all uppity and thought we were above the other four legged mammals.

mountsky · 20-11-2014 02:44AM

I've had said problem,a good tip is to soak in warm water with a few drops of eucalyptus oil plus a teaspoon of olive oil and salt,it truly is genius

Whosthis · 20-11-2014 02:54AM

I'm an expert on this shizzle; little bit of background: I usually work very long hours in my job, all on my feet, genuinely a lot harder and heavier than what you would expect in retail. The longest day I've ever worked is 41hrs ( yes After Hours, I'm aware that there's only 24 in a day) but at a minimum its 12hrs. I've often done 25-30 days of 12-20hr shifts without a day off.

No matter the quality or cost of your footwear, I've found that if you wear the same pair for more than about eight/ten hours a day you're going to experience discomfort.

A couple of people have already mentioned a change of shoes and that's the only way around it. To add to that; a good pair of in-soles for each pair, a fresh pair of socks every time you change your footwear, shoes that are lightweight/comfortable ( buy shoes for work that are as similar to the ones you wear day to day ).

You haven't posted your employers guidelines for "appropriate footwear" but if it they expect you to wear "safety shoes" let me know. There's many alternatives to big cluncky steel toe ****. You can buy "safety trainers" with carbon toes that weigh less and are more comfortable than a pair of airmax without breaking the bank.

The Diabolical Monocle · 20-11-2014 02:54AM

Kevin McCloud wrote: »

They are like shoes a priest would wear.

They look like they're black from a distance.

Son Of A Vidic · 20-11-2014 02:59AM

Like a few other posters, I would also recommend Ecco Shoes. They are quite popular with hospital based professions.

Kevin McCloud · 20-11-2014 03:00AM

The Diabolical Monocle wrote: »

They look like they're black from a distance.

Bring your device closer to your face.

cerastes · 20-11-2014 03:00AM

WhiteWalls wrote: »

I'm working in a job where I spend over ten hours an evening on my feet. The bottom of my feet are killing me. I bough in souls but to no avail. My shoes are only cheap ones but my question is that if I buy a very expensive pair will this clear it up? They cost 160 euro.

Are you a guy or a gal? that might make a difference, I think the gals have less options than the guys.
Cheap shoes will do that, but you dont need to spend 160 quids, but if you're such a big deal in the place? you'll get away with 90 or maybe 130 or buy in a sale?
I swear by some of the Clarks shoes for comfort, but some of their cheaper end shoes are now quite cheap that Ive noticed, still not as bad as other cheap shoes.
the extra souls might help you in a spiritual way, but, probably better to buy shoes that dont need the extra help in the first place.

Mycroft H wrote: »

If you end up walking for a large part of your shift and you need safety boots, I'd reccomend Dr. Martin Thorpe boots.
Nothing worse than aching feet. If safety boots aren't a need, New Balance are the only thing I wear for comfort. I've fallen arches and they're great out of the box.

Thats very formal of you, I just call him Doc Martin.
I could think of some things worse than aching feet.

If safety shoes are required, isnt an obligation of the employer to provide them?
I also recommend nice comfortable socks, not suit socks, I prefer almost walking type socks, I have some from Marks and Spencers, they seem to be synthetic, but dont sweat in them and they are soft and comfortable.

lab man · 20-11-2014 03:08AM

Ihatecuddles wrote: »

I bet they're ugly as f*ck though!! :P

get clarks wave walker for about 110/120e great shoes i work 12 hr shift standing at machines op

Wompa1 · 20-11-2014 05:25AM

Skechers with memory foam in them. 60 euro. Boom...

M5 · 20-11-2014 06:18AM

Never skimp on a mattress, shoes or tyres, your always on one of them!

JuliusCaesar · 20-11-2014 08:06AM

The other thing is to swop shoes - don't wear the same pair daily, give them a chance to breathe. The nurses home of a hospital I used work at, in London, used always have shoes on their windowsills having their 'breathing' day off. I was never sure was it because the breathing was better outdoors, or were they just too smelly to have indoors

Tail Docker · 20-11-2014 08:23AM

I have feet like shovvels and spend all day walking at work. The comfiest shoes I find are Hush Puppies. Better still, Hushers are not dear either. The newer ones don't make you look like rolf harris as well. The older ones, not so much..

anncoates · 20-11-2014 08:44AM

Turn up to work in a comfy wheelchair in Monday and claim you had a serious accident.

Teyla Emmagan · 20-11-2014 09:03AM

Your feet will adjust OP. It's just the extra few hours that are killing you. I wear fitflops for standing/walking related activities (i.e. not sitting at my desk twiddling my heels). There is nothing like standing on a big wedge of rubber for happy feet.

Tasden · 20-11-2014 09:13AM

Tail Docker wrote: »

I have feet like shovvels and spend all day walking at work. The comfiest shoes I find are Hush Puppies. Better still, Hushers are not dear either. The newer ones don't make you look like rolf harris as well. The older ones, not so much..

I bought these when i started in retail for this reason. My feet were still in agony. Ended up buying those insole things which didn't work.

Eventually left and got an office job which is great for my feet :pac:

anncoates · 20-11-2014 09:18AM

Wompa1 wrote: »

Skechers with memory foam in them. 60 euro. Boom...

Even if your work environment isn't ideal, advocating a shoe bombing is a bit extreme.

Graces7 · 20-11-2014 09:58AM

I know this will not help at work but an old policy of eg nurses after a long shift was to put your feet up a wall, ie lie by the wall and prop the feet up high. Works grand

hawkwind23 · 20-11-2014 10:17AM

only 10 hours?
aching feet are a small price to pay for the glow of knowing you made the company lots of money , heck they even reward you with a minimum wage.
i know its a bummer that they have pesky laws , you would be able to get paid less and make them even more money.

I ventured into the service industry late in life as i lost my "good" job.
What you folk put up with is insane!
to take a leek or have a bit of lunch is so much hassle, most work through it. thats if they have been unable to arrange your working hours to not have to give you a lunch , although you dont get paid for it!

I find it so hard to stand on my feet for 8 hours a day , its a tough job!

for the pain!

avoid clarkes - cheap junk nowadays , using the quality brand name to outsource shoes from china.
plenty of info on that on google.

I found buying some black Hi-Tec runners solved it immediately , they are breathable and so comfortable

Although the young slave masters cant quite seem to be happy that im no longer in pain, think its due to them looking like shoes but not quite being shoes , im sure they will have devised a way to ban them soon enough but for now , pain free

up the service workers! hardest job ever , im sorry for being mean to some of you guys when i was a big high flying business man

duffman13 · 20-11-2014 01:13PM

The Backwards Man wrote: »

I got out of bed for this, hope you appreciate that!

http://imgur.com/j5qVINi

Thanks, I'm glad there comfortable. ...........

Mint Sauce · 20-11-2014 01:20PM

Sinister Kid wrote: »

Ecco are great... a bit nanna looking but your feet will be happy

Them, Pods, or Sketchers. I do a 12 hour shift on my feet, and always find them comfortable.

Dont know about the nana look, but the mens selection are alright for work, not sure about for formal/socialising wear though.

KungPao · 20-11-2014 01:34PM

Tis hard on the feet.

I remember working in a busy shop, and was on my feet from 8 hrs to 12+ depending on the time of year. It was glorious when I could sit down for a second on the step of a ladder or on a pallet of stuff. The relief.

Really, places like that should pay for a decent pair of brogues...office people are provided with a chair...only fair.

ressem · 20-11-2014 01:44PM

Possibly change your work environment, or suggest it to HR / management?

If you're standing around the same area for large parts of the day, at a counter, workbench, machine or the like; anti-fatigue matting is a decent low priced investment.

Long hours on feet?

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