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Which trainer shoes to order

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Rainbow
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Which trainer shoes to order

Post by Rainbow »

Greetings fellow posties, about to order (if they let me) a new pair of outdoor trainers. there are two listed on the dimensions catalogue - trainer Anvil / trainer YDS. So who how has tried any of these and which one is better.
GT85
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Re: Which trainer shoes to order

Post by GT85 »

http://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/communit ... =1&t=62671

http://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/communit ... =1&t=61919

I have some YDS ones, all good apart from needs a thicker insole under the ball of the foot.
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spiderj
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Re: Which trainer shoes to order

Post by spiderj »

Depends on your foot shape.
I'd defonetly get an Insole though,the soles are not very forgiving.
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freelunch
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Re: Which trainer shoes to order

Post by freelunch »

Agree, YDS trainers - good quality, sturdy, durable walking shoes
but for the sake of your feet get some three-quarter length Scholl (Tri-Comfort) insoles to replace the flimsy YDS insoles supplied
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cobberwebb
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Re: Which trainer shoes to order

Post by cobberwebb »

I've had both and recommend the YDS. The Anvils weigh a ton and destroyed my feet.
Jpro747
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Re: Which trainer shoes to order

Post by Jpro747 »

cobberwebb wrote:The Anvils weigh a ton
The clue is in the name. Go for the YDS :thumbup
robbertwhitton
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Re: Which trainer shoes to order

Post by robbertwhitton »

theres only one way to find out............ FIGHT !!! :Very Happy I have the anvil.seem fine to me,but some wont like them,order both!!
dazzlin72
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Re: Which trainer shoes to order

Post by dazzlin72 »

I've not wore my pair yet, but the YDS trainers feel heavy as well.