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Hoka Conquest Size 9.5 Shoes Buy Fleet Feet $185 Invoice #256331/4/2
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3803 - ..
3804 - Summary/Objective
3805 -
380501 - Follow up ref SDS 16 0000. ref SDS 15 0000.
380502 -
380503 - Bought Hoka Conquest shoes to replace Adidas Response Cushion shoes
380504 - for hiking long distance 200 - 350 miles per month, to provide rebound
380505 - energy with mid-soles that have good cushioning, and which helps
380506 - prevent and relieve symptoms of metatasalgia. ref SDS 0 JY56
380508 - ..
380509 - [On 140828 1203 purchased 2nd pair Hoka Stinson Trail shoes
380510 - to resolve problem of heels tearing and causing blisters
380511 - with 1st pair. ref SDS 19 IF6O
380513 - ..
380514 - [On 140914 1452 Fleet Feet bought 3rd pair Hoka Stinson
380515 - Trail shoes, ref SDS 20 915F, to help relieve symptoms and
380516 - prevent recurrance metatarsalgia, and because the design of
380517 - "new improved" Hoka Stinson Trail shoes is being sold to
380518 - replace the current design that has been effective reducing
380519 - painful metatarsalgia, due to mid-sole cushioning reported
380520 - on 140726 1030, ref SDS 18 OQ4J, and earlier on 140713
380521 - 1640, ref SDS 17 536F, citing research on 140708 1014,
380522 - ref SDS 13 NW7K,]^ut the heels wore out on the 1st pair of
380523 - Hoka Stinson Trail shoes reported on 140828 1203,
380524 - ref SDS 19 XR4L, and then Fleet Feet disclosed that the new
380525 - design for Hoka Stinson Trail shoes has changed the heel
380526 - lining to material that causes blisters, also reported on
380527 - 140828, ref SDS 19 817J, so had to buy a 3rd pair today, of
380528 - current design Hoka Stinson Trail shoes in order to have
380529 - shoes for hiking long distance that have good rebound
380530 - energy, prevent metatarsalgia and do not cause heel
380531 - blisters over the next year. ref SDS 20 E43N
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3807 -
3808 - Background
3809 -
380901 - Background on metatarsalgia reported on 140627 1223. ref SDS 11 RQ6G
380902 - Case study shows progressive injury over past 5 months, reported on
380903 - 120101 0900. ref SDS 1 PS3F
380905 - ..
380906 - Orthotics is a common solution, explained in research also on 140627
380907 - 1223. ref SDS 11 Q73I
380909 - ..
380910 - VA has prescribed continued exercise regimen, shown in Progress Notes
380911 - meeting at the Medical Center on 140213 0830. ref SDS 2 E34O
380913 - ..
380914 - On 140608 meeting with Wynetta at Good Feet - orthotics were developed
380915 - and tested positive using "maintainer" inserts. 140628 1215,
380916 - ref SDS 12 QY63 Good Feet offered these orthotic inserts for $300,
380917 - also reported on 140628 1215. ref SDS 12 Y24F
380919 - ..
380920 - On 140628 1223 research found metatarsalgia is the medical affliction
380921 - for common symptom of pain in the balls of the feet, ref SDS 11 RQ6G,
380922 - which has been increasing the past 6 months or so, and required
380923 - pausing hiking on 140624. ref SDS 11 KI5G Remedy requires rest,
380924 - better shoes, ref SDS 11 G39H, and in some cases orthotics, which can
380925 - be developed with medical podiatry care. ref SDS 11 Q73I
380927 - ..
380928 - On 140708 1014 John at Resole America recommands Hoka to replace
380929 - Adidas Response Cushion shoes to prevent pain on 11 mile hikes caused
380930 - by metatarsalgia. ref SDS 13 XN5F Research indicates Hoka shoes
380931 - increase rebound energy, ref SDS 13 SB4H, with unique mid-sole material
380932 - and meta-rocker geometric design, ref SDS 13 7F7K, and 50% more
380933 - cushioning reduces pain from metatarsalgia on balls of feet.
380934 - ref SDS 13 NW7K Hoka Conquest shoes cost $170 direct from Hoka company
380935 - with free shipping and free returns, ref SDS 13 VQ6O, cost $160 from
380936 - Amazon with $9 for shipping. ref SDS 13 HP6L
380938 - ..
380939 - On 140709, received resoled shoes from Resole America. ref SDS 14 XN5F
380940 - Tried them to hike yesterday, but could not reach 500 yards, before
380941 - pain began in both feet, but mostly the left foot, reported on case
380942 - study on 120101 0900. ref SDS 1 ZP9O
380944 - ..
380945 - On 140711 meeting with Wynetta at Good Feet, ref SDS 15 6B5I; tried 3
380946 - sets of orthotic "Maintainer" inserts, and none seemed to provide
380947 - level of comfort and protection from pain caused by metatarsalgia,
380948 - that was achieved with the 2nd set of inserts tried 2 weeks earlier on
380949 - 140628. ref SDS 15 EN6L Decided 1st set
380951 - ..
380952 - On 140713 0830 did 11 mile hike, reported in case study on 120101
380953 - 0900, ref SDS 1 XT7K - pain on balls of feet over entire route wearing
380954 - 2nd pair of Adidas Response Cushion shoes resoled by Resole America
380955 - received on 140709 1346. ref SDS 16 XN5F These shoes added eighth inch
380956 - mid-sole cushioning to prevent injury to balls of feet during hikes,
380957 - reported on 140610 0940. ref SDS 8 HM52 Also, wore new insoles
380958 - purchased from Good Feet 2 days ago, also intended to protect feet
380959 - from injury during hikes, reported on 140711 1018. ref SDS 15 6B5I
380960 - Feet started hurting the 1st mile. This was tolerable for about 4 or
380961 - 6 miles. The last 4 - 5 miles every step caused severe pain, as
380962 - reported in case study on 120101. ref SDS 1 VUVR
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3811 -
3812 - Progress
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381301 - Resoled Adidas Response Cushion Shoes Combined with Orthotics Failed
381302 -
381303 - Hiking failed wearing Adidas Response Cushion shoes resoled with
381304 - increased cushioning and combined with orthodic inserts from Good
381305 - Feet, reported this morning on 140713, shown in case study on 120101
381306 - 0900. ref SDS 1 XT7K Good Feet refused to correct failed orthodics,
381307 - reported in meeting earlier today on 140713 1510. ref SDS 16 C56O, and
381308 - the VA has not had time to provide medical Podiatry guidance to
381309 - resolve metatarsalgia, noted in the letter to the VA on 140710.
381311 - ..
381312 - The VA prescribed continued hiking to maintain coronary health, shown
381313 - in Progress Notes for meeting on 140519 0800, ref SDS 6 E34O, and
381314 - shown by significant improvement of lipid history, reflecting control
381315 - of cholesterol and regression of atherosclerosis, reported on 140514
381316 - 0950. ref SDS 5 W25L Hiking is further required to maintain weight
381317 - control and train for Half Dome hike in 8 weeks.
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381320 - Hoka shoes were recommended in a letter from John at Resole America to
381321 - prevent increasing injury from metatarsalgia during long hikes,
381322 - reported on 140708 1014, ref SDS 13 XN5F At that time research
381323 - indicated Hoka shoes are designed to prevent metatarsalgia, shown on
381324 - 140708 1014, ref SDS 13 SB4H, including 50% more cushioning.
381325 - ref SDS 13 NW7K
381326 -
381328 - ..
381329 - Hoka Conquest Shoes Size 9.5 Bought from Fleet Feet
381330 -
381331 - Therefore, decided to try Hoka shoes to replace Adidas Response
381332 - Cushion, as recommended by John at Resole America in a letter receoved
381333 - on 140708 1014. ref SDS 13 XN5F
381334 -
381335 - [On 140721 Hoke Conquest shoes caused severe blisters and
381336 - did not solve metatarsalgia pain problem on 11 mile hike.
381337 - ref SDS 1 8F5J
381339 - ..
381340 - [On 140726 1030 Hoka Conquest shoes caused severe blisters
381341 - on hikes, so went back to Fleet Feet and requested possible
381342 - remedies. ref SDS 18 JY56 Fleet Feet exchanged the shoes
381343 - and replaced with Hoka Stinson Trail shoes. ref SDS 18 LE7M
381345 - ..
381346 - [On 140828 1203 purchased 2nd pair Hoka Stinson Trail shoes
381347 - to resolve problem of heels tearing and causing blisters
381348 - with 1st pair. ref SDS 19 IF6O
381350 - ..
381351 - Drove to Fleet Feet located next door to Verizon on Crescent Street in
381352 - Pleasant Hill.
381354 - ..
381355 - The salesman, James, was helpful allowing customer to wear Hoka
381356 - Conquest shoes to walk outside up and down the sidewalk, including a
381357 - second walk with orthodic inserts from Good Feet, which had earlier
381358 - failed to be prevent metatarsalgia pain during the hike ths morning,
381359 - on 140713, when worn with Adidas Response Cushion shoes, reported on
381360 - case study on 120101 0900. ref SDS 1 XT7K
381362 - ..
381363 - Hoka Conquest shoes were difficult to get on because a new type of
381364 - shoe lacing system, prevents opening the shoes wide enough to slip on
381365 - easily. James provided a shoe horn to solve the problem.
381367 - ..
381368 - Walking up and down the street in front of the store wearing Hoka
381369 - Conquest shoes seemed more comfortable and caused much less metatarsal
381370 - pain than occurred hiking 11 miles this morning, ref SDS 1 VUVR,
381371 - wearing Adidas Response Cushion shoes with Good Feet orthodic inserts
381372 - purchased on 140711 1018. ref SDS 15 EN6L Walking up and down the
381373 - street in front of Fleet Feet store felt good rebound energy from
381374 - mid-soles that have good cushioning. This provides significant relief
381375 - from metatasalgia pain, similar to the 2nd set of orthodic inserts
381376 - first tried at Good Feet on 140628 1215. ref SDS 12 QY6N
381378 - ..
381379 - Testing today, indicates Hoka Conquest shoes mid-sole has better
381380 - cushioning and so increased rebound energy compared to Adidas Response
381381 - shoes worn the past 10 years or so. This aligns with research on Hoka
381382 - Conquest shoes, reported in the record on 140708 1014. ref SDS 13 NW7K
381384 - ..
381385 - Decided to buy the Hoka shoes to prevent further injury, and hopefully
381386 - recover from metatarsalgia while continuing to hike for regressing
381387 - atherosclerosis, maintaining cardiovascular condition, and to train
381388 - for half Dome in 8 weeks, as planned with the medical team in the
381389 - letter on 140520 0732. ref SDS 7 VQ51
381390 -
381391 - [On 140721 Hoke Conquest shoes caused severe blisters and
381392 - did not solve metatarsalgia pain problem on 11 mile hike.
381393 - ref SDS 1 8F5J
381395 - ..
381396 - [On 140726 1030 returned Hoka Conquest size 9.5 shoes
381397 - because caused severe heel blisters. ref SDS 18 JY56
381399 - ..
381400 - [On 140726 1030 got Hoka Stinson Trail size 9.5 shoes
381401 - exchanged for Hoka Conquest and concerned about narrow
381402 - toe line that might contribute to metatarsalgia.
381403 - ref SDS 18 VS3I
381405 - ..
381406 - [On 140828 1203 purchased 2nd pair Hoka Stinson Trail shoes
381407 - to resolve problem of heels tearing and causing blisters
381408 - with 1st pair. ref SDS 19 IF6O
381410 - ..
381411 - [On 140914 1452 Fleet Feet bought 3rd pair Hoka Stinson
381412 - Trail shoes, ref SDS 20 915F, to help relieve symptoms and
381413 - prevent recurrance metatarsalgia, and because the design of
381414 - "new improved" Hoka Stinson Trail shoes is being sold to
381415 - replace the current design that has been effective reducing
381416 - painful metatarsalgia, due to mid-sole cushioning reported
381417 - on 140726 1030, ref SDS 18 OQ4J, and earlier on 140713
381418 - 1640, ref SDS 17 536F, citing research on 140708 1014,
381419 - ref SDS 13 NW7K,]^ut the heels wore out on the 1st pair of
381420 - Hoka Stinson Trail shoes reported on 140828 1203,
381421 - ref SDS 19 XR4L, and then Fleet Feet disclosed that the new
381422 - design for Hoka Stinson Trail shoes has changed the heel
381423 - lining to material that causes blisters, also reported on
381424 - 140828, ref SDS 19 817J, so had to buy a 3rd pair today, of
381425 - current design Hoka Stinson Trail shoes in order to have
381426 - shoes for hiking long distance that have good rebound
381427 - energy, prevent metatarsalgia and do not cause heel
381428 - blisters over the next year. ref SDS 20 E43N
381430 - ..
381431 - James changed the shoe laces from "speed tie" which does not work
381432 - well, to regular laces, so the shoes can be opened wider. Still
381433 - needed shoe horn though, so asked James about buying a shoe horn.
381435 - ..
381436 - James explained the store has only 1 shoe horn. He suggested going to
381437 - a regular shoe store to buy a shoe horn needed to wear Hoka Conquest
381438 - shoes.
381440 - ..
381441 - Initially tried size 9, which has been used the past 10 years for
381442 - Adidas Response Cushion shoes, most recently on 140331 1607.
381443 - ref SDS 3 0U6M These size 9 shoes now seem too tight, and so had them
381444 - stretched at Dean's Shoe Repair, reported on 140403 1053. ref SDS 4
381445 - QW4N The old Adidas Response Cushion shoes resoled by Resole America
381446 - were also stretched by Dean's Shoe Repair on 140626 1040. ref SDS 10
381447 - XN5F
381449 - ..
381450 - The width of shoes at the toe line is an important condition that
381451 - contributes to metatarsalgia; professional guidance recommends "boxed
381452 - toe" design, reported in research on 140627 1223. ref SDS 11 OG9O
381454 - ..
381455 - Therefore tried size 9.5. These are wider at the toe line that the
381456 - size 9, and seem more comfortable, including across the toes. Shoes
381457 - seem wider to avoid compressing the toes, called a "boxed toe"
381458 - recommended to prevent metatarsalgia, reported on 140627 1223.
381459 - ref SDS 11 5N3G and 140627 1223, ref SDS 11 OG9O
381460 -
381461 - [On 140726 1030 got Hoka Stinson Trail size 9.5 shoes
381462 - exchanged for Hoka Conquest and concerned about narrow
381463 - toe line that might contribute to metatarsalgia.
381464 - ref SDS 18 VS3I
381466 - ..
381467 - [On 140828 1203 purchased 2nd pair Hoka Stinson Trail shoes
381468 - to resolve problem of heels tearing and causing blisters
381469 - with 1st pair. ref SDS 19 IF6O
381471 - ..
381472 - Received invoice...
381473 -
381474 - Fleet Feet Sports
381475 - 20E Crescent Drive
381476 - Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
381477 - 925 827 4772
381478 -
381479 - Email......... staff@fleetfeetpleasanthill.com
381481 - ..
381482 - Invoice....................... 256331/4/21362
381484 - ..
381485 - Date.......................... 140713 1612
381490 - ..
381491 - Hoka Conquest size 9.5
381492 - 30108025-FGBW......................... $170.00
381494 - ..
381495 - Sales tax............................. 14.45
381497 - ..
381498 - Total................................. $184.45
381503 - ..
381504 - Personal rewards summary.
381505 - Dollars purchased....... $20
381506 - Outstanding reward...... 15
381507 - Reward expires.................... 141011
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381510 - The next day did a 3 mile hike to break in Hoka shoes...
381511 -
381512 - [On 140714 1100 metatarsalgia feet pain much less, but
381513 - notice heels slipping wearing new Hoka Conquest shoes with
381514 - orthodic inserts, shown in case study on 120101 0900,
381515 - ref SDS 1 FN6O, than during the hike the day before wearing
381516 - Adidas Response Cushion with orthodic inserts. ref SDS 1
381517 - XT7K
381519 - ..
381520 - [On 140721 Hoke Conquest shoes caused severe blisters and
381521 - did not solve metatarsalgia pain problem on 11 mile hike.
381522 - ref SDS 1 8F5J
381524 - ..
381525 - [On 140726 1030 Hoka Conquest shoes caused severe blisters
381526 - on hikes, so went back to Fleet Feet and requested possible
381527 - remedies. ref SDS 18 JY56 Fleet Feet exchanged the shoes
381528 - and replaced with Hoka Stinson Trail shoes. ref SDS 18 LE7M
381530 - ..
381531 - [On 140828 1203 purchased 2nd pair Hoka Stinson Trail shoes
381532 - to resolve problem of heels tearing and causing blisters
381533 - with 1st pair. ref SDS 19 IF6O
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