Need help standing at work

http://www.dudeiwantthat.com/gear/office/hamster-wheel-standing-desk.asp

As a working chef/baker, this thread is relevant to my interests. My feet (and legs and back) aren't getting any younger, and the 12+ hr days are starting to catch up with me with longer recovery times and such.

mtn wrote: What is your opinion of the superfeet compared to Birkenstock insoles? I've always used the birks, or some licensed by Birkenstock, but the superfeet are considerably cheaper.

It depends on what you want to do with them. The birks are cork and latex, heat moldable and you can use them as a base for a decent throw together orthotic. The birks wear out, but you can build them back up. I like the Superfeet ones because they don't wear much and they are pretty darn light.

I think it was Colin Chapman who said, "There is no replacement for light weight."

Sorry, we were getting a bit far afield from the whole car thing.

I wear my Red Wing 607s every work day for 10 -13ish hour shifts. They look like generic ugly 6" black boots. They're heavy, but my feet never hurt after a shift. As a bonus, they are waterproof.

Almost a year ago i spent the big bucks and went with the $50-60 dr scholls insoles. The ones you stand on a machine and it shows/recommends based on pressure points. Mine are still going strong whereas before i was replacing $20 ish insoles every couple months.

1kris06 wrote: Almost a year ago i spent the big bucks and went with the $50-60 dr scholls insoles. The ones you stand on a machine and it shows/recommends based on pressure points. Mine are still going strong whereas before i was replacing $20 ish insoles every couple months.

I use those also, made a world of difference in the hours/ night or week I could walk in comfort. If you have any inkling at all that you might need 'em, at least stand on the machine, you might be surprised. Can't say it'll work for everybody, plenty of other insoles available too. YMMV.

They make gel mats for the kitchen too, $35 - $65 range but well worth it.

I work a lot of trade shows, and nothing kills your heels/ankles/lower back more than standing still all day on hard concrete. I've tried every shoe known to man, and the only ones that I can stand for 8 hours then walk a few miles home and still be comfortable are the Flexlite from Bostonian. I'm telling you, they are miracles. Worth every penny if you need to stand for long periods in dress shoes.

Go try a pair of SAS dress shoes, that is my go to dress shoe

Redwing 2231 steel toes here. Comfortable as house slippers and very durable.I work on concrete or gravel constantly.Haven't changed brands in over 20 years, can't fix what ain't broken.