In article >,
says...
> Tiger_Lily wrote:
> > Janet Wilder wrote:
> >> Dennis R. wrote:
> >>> In article >,
> >>> says...
> >>> <snip>
> >>>> Julie might have something there. WalMart is known for contracting
> >>>> with companies for a line of product bearing the company's name.
> >>>> This product, however, will be made to WalMart's specifications and
> >>>> will most probably not equal the manufacturer's 'famous' quality.
> >>>>
> >>>> My DH, who has had diabetes for over 20 years, only started having
> >>>> to wear something higher than K-Mart grade shoes. It's not from the
> >>>> DM, either, but because he's just getting old.
> >>>>
> >>>> I wear SAS shoes because I have genetically awful feet and they are
> >>>> the only sandals that I can wear in the world. I can also wear
> >>>> their walking shoes without custom orthotics.
> >>>>
> >>>> He bought a pair one day and has sworn by them ever since.
> >>>>
> >>>> We are lucky to have one of the few actual factory "outlets" (there
> >>>> are some factory stores, but they are not discounted) near us. The
> >>>> shoes are a little pricey, but wear well and are so worth it.
> >>>>
> >>>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAS_Shoemakers
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>> I also have had trouble finding comfortable shoes all of my life,
> >>> what with flat feet and the need for a very high "box" just behind
> >>> the toes. Clarksons, Rockports, and all but one line of New Balance
> >>> were just impossible to get into, even in EEE widths.
> >>>
> >>> For awhile I wore Timberlands, but they have very heavy soles. Once I
> >>> stopped wincing at the price of SAS shoes and actually tried them, I
> >>> never looked back. Each pair has lasted me 5 years of daily use. The
> >>> SAS inserts I have had to replace every two years.
> >>>
> >>> They are expensive here in Canada, and only one store in a
> >>> metropolitan area of 350,000 carries them. One pair of 9 1/2 EEE
> >>> "casual" shoes runs CAN $230 + taxes, and a pair of replacement
> >>> inserts for them runs CAN $30 + taxes. I could shop across the border
> >>> in the malls outside of Detroit, Michigan, but I don't like to go to
> >>> the USA because of lack of medical coverage I would have. Everybody
> >>> else calls me paranoid, but I don't see that the savings would cover
> >>> my gas, tolls, and time
> >>>
> >>> Dennis (Type 2)
> >>
> >> Dennis,
> >> How would the customs problem effect it if I were to ship - say the
> >> insoles- to you from here in the states?
> >>
> > contents :gift shoe inserts
> > value: $10
> > note: GIFT
> >
>
> Dennis, If you want me to get them for you, I'm going there next week.
>
>
Thanks Janet - I was away for the long weekend. That is
okay. I will just be starting to use my new shoes next
month. I actually go about 15 - 18 months on the
inserts, so I will be fine.

Thanks for the offer.

Dennis