Shoes..

[Technonotice]

Afternoon gents.

I'm looking for a pair of shoes with decent ventilation and comfort as my feet sweat like hell while i'm at work.

I don't have to wear anything formal(i currently wear air max trainers), but they must look reasonably smart.

Budget is around £100.


Or will i just have to put up with minging sweaty feet forever? Could a chiropodist help?

cheers

[Ganglandboss]

Technonotice said:

I'm looking for a pair of shoes with decent ventilation

Here ya go....

HTH!

[Technonotice]

Ganglandboss said:

Technonotice said:

I'm looking for a pair of shoes with decent ventilation

Here ya go....

HTH!

[BoRED S2upid]

Get some jeesus sandals, must be worn with white socks though to look like a complete idiot.

[lunarscope]

If you can't manage heels then I recommend flipflops.

[Geronimo]

I'm going to hijack your thread and ask if anyone knows any shops which sell alligator, crocodile, sake skin shows (not boots). In Cambridge ideally.

many thanks

[Swilly]

Try using talc on your feet !!

[Technonotice]

lunarscope said:

If you can't manage heels then I recommend flipflops.

my feet even get sweaty in those

[Technonotice]

Swilly said:

Try using talc on your feet !!

i'll give it a try

cheers

[dave_s13]

RE a Chiropodist helping - not really, if you sweat then you sweat, there's not a great deal you can do.

saying that you can try dipping your feet in a potassium permanganate foot soak (google it), which might help a bit but means you being @rsed to do it every day. And change your socks 2x per day.

My advice would be look for a pair of Gortex lined shoes - loads of companies do them, I've got a pair of North Face walking shoes which are really good. Also have a look at Hotter shoes, they do a Gortex lined range too - basically they should let your feet breath - lets moisture out but not back in.

Also look out for anyting with eVent lining too - similar to goretex. Best bet would be a look round a decent outdoor type shop.

Edited by dave_s13 on Monday 11th August 16:34

Edited by dave_s13 on Monday 11th August 16:34

[Twincam16]

Technonotice said:

lunarscope said:

If you can't manage heels then I recommend flipflops.

my feet even get sweaty in those

Get some made with natural fibres. Most flip-flops with plastic or polyester innards would make anyone's feet sweat.

I've got a pair of Quechua sandals designed for summer mountain-biking from Decathlon, that are basically the sole and inner of a trainer, and some straps on top. Best footwear for summer by a country mile.

[Technonotice]

dave_s13 said:

Not really, if you sweat then you sweat, there's not a great deal you can do.

saying that you can try dipping your feet in a potassium permanganate foot soak (google it), which might help a bit but means you being @rsed to do it every day.

My advice would be look for a pair of Gortex lined shoes - loads of companies do them, I've got a pair of North Face walking shoes which are really good. Also have a look at Hotter shoes, they do a Gortex lined range too - basically they should let your feet breath - lets moisture out but not back in.

Also look out for anyting with eVent lining too - similar to goretex. Best bet would be a look round a decent outdoor type shop.

nice one!

i was thinking you must be able to get socks which do a similar thing..

/check's out millets.

[Twincam16]

Technonotice said:

dave_s13 said:

Not really, if you sweat then you sweat, there's not a great deal you can do.

saying that you can try dipping your feet in a potassium permanganate foot soak (google it), which might help a bit but means you being @rsed to do it every day.

My advice would be look for a pair of Gortex lined shoes - loads of companies do them, I've got a pair of North Face walking shoes which are really good. Also have a look at Hotter shoes, they do a Gortex lined range too - basically they should let your feet breath - lets moisture out but not back in.

Also look out for anyting with eVent lining too - similar to goretex. Best bet would be a look round a decent outdoor type shop.

nice one!

i was thinking you must be able to get socks which do a similar thing..

/check's out millets.

You can - I've got some called X-Cites (yes, I know, it's a tacky name) which have some kind of Silver-derived particle threads woven into them, which makes them dry out extra-fast. They're designed for hiking but they fit easily inside most shoes and just look like any other sock.

[Mattygooner]

Crocks!!!!

Although i would kill you if i saw you wearing them in the street.

[Twincam16]

Mattygooner said:

Crocks!!!!

Although i would kill you if i saw you wearing them in the street.

How on earth would a pair of inexplicably expensive all-plastic shoes stop your feet sweating? Even with ventilation holes?

[Grey Ghost]

Geox.


HTH

[Technonotice]

millets said said:

Peter Storm Active Trainer Socks
See more Peter Storm

product code 121297


£8.99

Active by name, active by nature — designed to be worn with trainers, these socks are great for the gym, track, court sports and walking. COOLMAX® fibres to wick moisture away from the feet, regulating the temperature and keeping them dry and comfortable. Machine washable.

Any good?

[dave_s13]

Technonotice said:

millets said said:

Peter Storm Active Trainer Socks
See more Peter Storm

product code 121297


£8.99

Active by name, active by nature — designed to be worn with trainers, these socks are great for the gym, track, court sports and walking. COOLMAX® fibres to wick moisture away from the feet, regulating the temperature and keeping them dry and comfortable. Machine washable.

Any good?

With the right pair of shoes they might help....trial and error with this sort of thing.

[TPAC]

dave_s13 said:

RE a Chiropodist helping - not really, if you sweat then you sweat, there's not a great deal you can do.

saying that you can try dipping your feet in a potassium permanganate foot soak (google it), which might help a bit but means you being @rsed to do it every day. And change your socks 2x per day.

My advice would be look for a pair of Gortex lined shoes - loads of companies do them, I've got a pair of North Face walking shoes which are really good. Also have a look at Hotter shoes, they do a Gortex lined range too - basically they should let your feet breath - lets moisture out but not back in.

Also look out for anyting with eVent lining too - similar to goretex. Best bet would be a look round a decent outdoor type shop.

Edited by dave_s13 on Monday 11th August 16:34

Edited by dave_s13 on Monday 11th August 16:34

You just want him to have purple feet for a week, like i did when I tried it!!!

[Fex2005]

I had an idea while I was at school for a pair of "ventalated" shoes, with a footpump like mechanism in the heal that "pumped" fresh air through little tubes onto your feet. Still surprised no-one has tried it yet.