Would it be dangerous or smart to buy my 80-year old aunt a pair of supershoes for walking?

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Since it's been determined a super shoe isn't a good idea for someone walking with a cane, this thread has been closed to new posts. If you want to help Rojo find Aunt Betty the best walking shoe, chime in here:

What's the best walking shoe for my 80-year old Aunt Betty?

6 months ago 12/22/2023 7:37pm EST

LetsRun,

I drew my Aunt Betty in the Secret Santa thing this year - well it's not a secret as she knows I have her. She said she wants a pair of walking shoes. She walks with a cane.

I immediately thought of getting her a pair of super shoes to help propel her forward but am not sure if that's a good idea as I haven't worn them enough. Is there enough horizontal stability or might an elderly person fall in a pair of super shoes?

What do you think? If super shoe is the best idea, which one is best for a senior citizen who needs help walking? Or is that the opposite of what she needs?

My other thought was the Hoka Clifton 9 as she likes orange and those babies are orange.

Shes' an artist so looks may be most important. She said orange or pink.

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6 months ago 12/22/2023 7:40pm EST

re: rojo

6 months ago 12/22/2023 7:43pm EST

re: rojo

New Balance 990

"There are multiple color options for those prioritizing design."

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6 months ago 12/22/2023 7:45pm EST

re: rojo

Yes Rojo I think propelling your aunt forward is crucial, and so supershoes, HGH, testosterone and EPO, not necessarily in that order, should be stocking stuffers this year.

6 months ago 12/22/2023 7:46pm EST

re: rojo

Supershoes (and even some high stack trainers with new foams like the Nike Invincible or New Balalance More V4) can feel unstable when not running.

The Hokas mentioned are probably a better bet.

6 months ago 12/22/2023 7:47pm EST

re: rojo

I would not do it. The next thing you know your 80 year old relative will be running the Grandma's marathon.

6 months ago 12/22/2023 7:56pm EST

re: rojo

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6 months ago 12/22/2023 7:58pm EST

re: CaseyN

CaseyN wrote:
Get here these.
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Ummmmmm did you see the price? This is Secret Santa and Rojo ain’t going for all that.

6 months ago 12/22/2023 8:10pm EST

re: rojo

I think it's a terrible idea, unless maybe you don't like her. The farther off the ground a shoe takes you the less stable it is. The less stable a shoe is the easier it is to lose your balance when you're wearing it and that increases the risk of falling. And the idea behind all those shoes is they bring improved performance. So she'll finally get under fifteen minutes around the block and achieve a dream she's had since she was 75? Get her a gift card from Famous Footwear and let her find something she likes.

6 months ago 12/22/2023 8:14pm EST

re: Yoxie

Yoxie wrote:
CaseyN wrote:
Get here these.
Video:www.youtube.com/watch?v=34k7UI-DR_8
Ummmmmm did you see the price? This is Secret Santa and Rojo ain’t going for all that.

Rojo is rich. $1400 is the same as the poor man's $20 for Secret Santa.

6 months ago 12/22/2023 8:16pm EST

re: HRE

HRE wrote:
I think it's a terrible idea, unless maybe you don't like her. The farther off the ground a shoe takes you the less stable it is. The less stable a shoe is the easier it is to lose your balance when you're wearing it and that increases the risk of falling. And the idea behind all those shoes is they bring improved performance. So she'll finally get under fifteen minutes around the block and achieve a dream she's had since she was 75? Get her a gift card from Famous Footwear and let her find something she likes.

As usual HRE is right. I took a fall back in August and dislocated my shoulder. Took ten weeks before I had reasonable motion of the arm. Anything that puts her at risk could turn into a major medical crisis.

Quit thinking so much rojo. Seriously.

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6 months ago 12/22/2023 8:18pm EST

re: rojo

Don't stop there. Get her on EPO and bet on her to win her division in her next race.

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6 months ago 12/22/2023 8:21pm EST

Now if you are in her will Rojo maybe get her some bungee jumping lessons. She might take to it.

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6 months ago 12/22/2023 8:39pm EST

re: malmo

malmo wrote:
As usual HRE is right. I took a fall back in August and dislocated my shoulder. Took ten weeks before I had reasonable motion of the arm. Anything that puts her at risk could turn into a major medical crisis.
Quit thinking so much rojo. Seriously.

I’m sorry about the fall, are you okay?

6 months ago 12/22/2023 9:08pm EST

re: rojo

Yes! She can always exchange.

6 months ago 12/22/2023 10:05pm EST

re: rojo

"Walks with a cane" is a huge red flag NOT to get super shoes as well as any shoe with a high stack height. Even before super shoes, I have had some of my older patients complain of tripping using the classic Hoka shoes especially if they have to step up on a curb/sidewalk.

I do have 80+ year old senior athletes as patients who I do recommend supershoes with a wide last under the heel such as the Saucony Endorphin Pro 3, or the super shoe trainers like the New Balance SC Fuelcell trainer and Puma Deviate Nitro. Interestingly, that New Balance shoe is becoming a popular casual shoe as quite a few of the reviews on YouTube are by non runners raving about the bouncy cushiony feel with walking.

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