watdaflock?
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I guarantee I've ran more miles in my years than you've walked delivering packages.
How many college classes on body mechanics and seminars on this subject have you attended?
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I guarantee I've ran more miles in my years than you've walked delivering packages.
How many college classes on body mechanics and seminars on this subject have you attended?
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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The question is a very simple one-----how many years have you driven?
oldngray
nowhere special
Running as exercise is not the same as working at UPS and having experience there. Completely different equipment and situations.
watdaflock?
Well-Known Member
You've had issues and unfortunately were too ignorant to realize it.
watdaflock?
Well-Known Member
Quit changing that we are talking about.
Sitting down and driving has nothing to do with the subject at hand.
If you'd like to discuss the subject of standing and your feet becoming tired let me know.
Especially If you have an old truck,with a high step!
oldngray
nowhere special
If you think driving for UPS is just sitting down that really does show your ignorance of the subject.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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I have many issues but am fortunate that my feet are not one of them.
watdaflock?
Well-Known Member
The scientific facts of why your feet and legs become tired does not change. Point is- the few grams you save purposely buying whatever shoe is lightest has nothing to do with your feet getting tired.
(I'll repeat myself for some of you) Fit, form, cushion and how the shoes stabilize any pronation issues it what effects your legs/feet getting tired.....not a few grams difference.
You guys are funny....."because of my years driving a truck it makes me right, over any damn doctors and their medical field with scientific facts"
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bleedinbrown58
That’s Craptacular
I would....why when I stand and walk for more than 8 hours does my ankle become stiff and sore when i finally sit down?
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
Well-Known Member
Why do short distance runners opt for the lightest shoes possible?
oldngray
nowhere special
You just continue to demonstrate your ignorance. You sound like a member of the ORION team who thinks theory trumps real world experience.
bleedinbrown58
That’s Craptacular
I hate that....a truck is in the shop...here's a 1200 from 1995 with the step is 2 inches higher than I'm used to. Now I get to hit the toe of my boot on it all friggin morning!
watdaflock?
Well-Known Member
ok fine....if you are wearing boots that weigh 7 pounds a pair on 18 hour days in the summer heat its possible you'd actually feel a difference going to tennis shoes.
You mention changing your socks so most likely your boots are warmer too. Maybe those boots on 18 hour summer days could contribute to dehydration and your core temperature being higher, which also would effect your legs being tired.
watdaflock?
Well-Known Member
ok ya rock headed old fart.
God forbid someone brings facts into the conversation around here.
oldngray
nowhere special
You still haven't answered my question as to how many years you have driven. If any at all.
watdaflock?
Well-Known Member
What does being a driver have to do with scientific facts on why your legs and feet get tired?
oldngray
nowhere special
Did I ever say that weight was the only factor to consider? I never said the lightest show was the best. You need to go back and read some of the older posts. Weight IS important but obviously a crappy lightweight shoe is a waste of money.
oldngray
nowhere special
Again you dodge the issue. Why won't you answer a simple question?
bleedinbrown58
That’s Craptacular
How about walking for 18 hours with 7lbs on my feet makes my legs tired. It's not like on the road...you're only waking on flat ground...hills, steps, pavement, grass, gravel...etc. and I changed my socks because working in wet, sweaty socks for hours can give you blisters
