Black Friday

[Akunaferret]

Alright, just a slight question.

I work from 3:00pm-11:30pm with a half an hour lunch break that I may or may not be able to sit down for. I'm pretty sure I'm working alone. I'm currently working at the catalog desk for JcPenney so I MUST remain standing. The only work appropriate shoes I can wear are these: http://www.payless.com/store/produc...&lotId=070806&category=&catdisplayName=Womens. My question is this: how do I stop my feet and legs from hurting from standing up so long? Just pop painkillers when it gets to be bad? Lately I have only been working 5-6 hours, come home, and soak my feet and legs in hot water in the bathtub, but thats not going to happen till after 11:30. Any suggestions?

 

[greychins]

Have you tried any insoles? Some people say they work wonders.

 

[Akunaferret]

I need to find mine.

 

[toxxxic.kitten]

I'm not sure on what to do...but I do have to say those shoes are cute!

 

[Akunaferret]

Thank you Toxxxic

just looked, don't have the right insoles.

 

[Essentia]

I work at a hotel and stand at least 8 hrs a day, 5 days a week. I wear black nursing shoes and they are an absolute godsend.

These are the ones I wear, but they have a bunch of different styles.
http://klogs.com/poly-dusty.cfm

These may be more of what you are looking for, though honestly, if you are wearing pants and any black shoes it really won't be noticed.
http://klogs.com/leather-Ashford.cfm

These shoes will last you forever, literally. I have been wearing mine for 3 years and they still look brand new. The insoles are replaceable (I replace mine once a year) and they are the only thing that takes any wear and tear.

Edit: These are really cute too!
http://klogs.com/leather-CapeMay.cfm

 

[Akunaferret]

those are amazing, but sadly far too much

 

[alli713]

Since you might not have time to get new shoes by Friday, you may just want to pick up some insoles. Even Walmart has some. When I worked retail I always put them in my shoes to help with my back. The type you need will really depend on you, for me I found the gel ones didn't help, I needed ones with more support.

 

[Essentia]

those are amazing, but sadly far too much

If this is a job you plan on having for awhile I would save up for really good shoes. Your feet and back will thank you later on.

 

[3CsMommy]

What Crysta said. I wear Crocs "Mercy Work" in black. If you can't find a better pair of shoes between now and then, definitely get some supportive insoles. You will not survive a 10 hr. shift in those mary janes.

Crocs Work also has a mary jane style shoe with their recycled form-fitting rubber and everything too. They usually run about $50.

 

[Akunaferret]

What Crysta said. I wear Crocs "Mercy Work" in black. If you can't find a better pair of shoes between now and then, definitely get some supportive insoles. You will not survive a 10 hr. shift in those mary janes.

Crocs Work also has a mary jane style shoe with their recycled form-fitting rubber and everything too. They usually run about $50.

I work at 4:30 today, the bf and I are going to try and hit target for the insoles. i get paid ON black friday time unknown.