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- Travel + Leisure
These Podiatrist-loved New Balance Shoes Are a Favorite Among Nurses and Travelers
New Balance sneakers are the stylish 'dad shoes' that non-dads can't get enough of—and they're often the first walking shoe brand podiatrists recommend to patients with foot issues. It's partly because of those doctor referrals that New Balance shoes are some of the most-bought and widely loved on Amazon, several boasting tens of thousands of ratings. Take a look at the retailer's list of the best-selling road running shoes, and you'll find New Balance styles sprinkled in amid Brooks sneakers that cost nearly twice as much. According to reviewers, these Fresh Foam Roav V1s aren't just 'a dream for runners'—they're also great for frequent travelers, avid walkers, nurses on their feet for hours each day, and folks who deal with chronic foot pain. They happen to be up to 25 percent off right now, too, so go ahead and buy yourself a new pair of comfy shoes that'll make your doctor proud and your feet happy. These Roav V1 sneakers hail from New Balance's Fresh Foam collection. These shoes boast cushioned, shock-absorbing midsoles meant for long-distance running, trails, and other high-impact activities. The Fresh Foam also provides high rebound, a feature that promotes energy return, making it beneficial for marathon running and even American Ninja Warrior training. The Roav V1 style combines peak road running performance and casual aesthetics, making it the perfect option for an everyday sneaker. These sneakers also feature New Balance's signature Ndurance rubber outsole technology, ensuring they're extra secure in high-wear areas that would normally start ripping at the seams. They also have a unique wavy heel (named the Ultra Heel) that softly hugs your ankle, improving the fit and adding additional support. While they aren't billed as slip-on sneakers, reviewers say that this special heel design makes them easy to slide into hands-free. A testament to how comfortable they are, one customer said they were able to cover 30 miles over a three-day period while wearing them. This included 'climbing stairs, running through subways, walking along cobblestone paths, through wet grassy areas, and more.' They described the feeling as cloudlike: 'Never once did my feet, knees, or back ache.' Another shopper echoed this, writing, 'I walked hundreds of miles in one pair over the summer, and only retired them because they got really dirty and gross in the rain in Ireland. I am on my feet all day for work and my feet are never sore or tired.' Of the more than 17,000 Amazon shoppers who have given these New Balance shoes a five-star rating, many report that they've dealt with foot pain issues previously, including plantar fasciitis. One reviewer who's had three bunion surgeries and received a diagnosis of Morton's neuroma wrote that they bought the Fresh Foam Roav V1 sneakers at the recommendation of their podiatrist. They report that they love them for physical therapy appointments—especially because they don't look like typical orthopedic shoes. On the contrary, these podiatrist-recommended sneakers are actually quite cute. The mix of textures—including the mesh panels, ribbed banding, and wavy heel—adds tons of visual interest. Plus, there are more than a dozen different color combinations to choose from, some with watercolor outsoles or vibrant hues throughout the upper. Several styles are currently marked down by up to 25 percent off, with prices as low as $64. But they aren't the only New Balance sneakers on sale at Amazon right now—we found more podiatrist-loved styles starting at just $53, below. At the time of publishing, the price started at $52. Love a great deal? Sign up for our T+L Recommends newsletter and we'll send you our favorite travel products each week.
New York Times
34 minutes ago
- New York Times
Hobbies Too Relaxing? Try ‘Leisure Crafting.'
Americans work a lot. And lately, even when they're not working, many bring the outlook and energy of their jobs to their personal lives. Parents are using Slack to run their households as if they were corporate headquarters, and couples are syncing on Trello and Asana to project-manage their vacations and date nights. At least a few college students are logging onto Google Calendar to schedule friend outings, along with, well, hookups. Hobbies are not safe. Setting goals in off hours — what some call 'leisure crafting' — looks a bit like another example of letting work-brain logic worm its way into personal lives. But done right, it can help you feel a sense of purpose, confidence and accomplishment that's unrelated to work, said Alex Hamrick, a management professor at the University of Richmond who has written about the topic. (He, for instance, recently got into kayaking.) The idea of leisure crafting is not to radically shift your approach to free time — or even pick new pursuits — as much as it is to incorporate a few goals, Dr. Hamrick said. Like to run? Train for a race. Enjoy reading? Aim to read a certain number of books by the end of the year. How it's pronounced Dr. Hamrick first saw the term bubbling up in organizational psychology research about a decade ago, he said. (It has since appeared in articles about types of workers and students.) He suggested that it had roots in 'job crafting,' an approach that puts the onus on employees to figure out ways to focus their workdays on fulfilling tasks. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
New York Times
34 minutes ago
- New York Times
For Gen Z, ‘Little Treats' Are Worth Going Over Budget
The last thing Naomi Barrales needed was a 30-minute train delay. She had a two-hour commute home to central New Jersey ahead of her. To kill time, she decided to treat herself to two vegan birthday cake cookies. It became a ritual. Whenever Ms. Barrales, a 25-year-old marketing associate for a fashion label, had a good day at work, like receiving a compliment from her boss or nailing a presentation, she treated herself to the same cookies. Later, she added a $1.50 Poppi drink to her list of sweet treats. Even if the office vending machine was out of Poppi and the local deli charged double, she didn't mind, she said, because she deserved it. 'It's something that I can just have and not think about,' Ms. Barrales said. 'I don't have to pinch my pennies.' She and many others in Generation Z have embraced 'treat culture,' the habit of indulging in small luxuries, like a $12 jumbo-size coffee, a $5 baked dessert or a $30 key-ring doll called the Labubu, to reward themselves or practice self-care, even if the treats are outside their budgets. Although many Gen Z-ers do not feel financially secure, more than half say they buy themselves a small treat at least once a week, according to a new survey of nearly 1,000 Gen Z adults from Bank of America's Better Money Habits team. The concept of using treats to cope or celebrate — which has been around for generations — gained pop culture traction in 2011 with a television episode of 'Parks and Recreation' in which characters celebrated a day of pampering with the motto 'Treat Yo Self.' What sets Gen Z-ers apart from generations before them is how they have built an online community around the tradition, promoting it on their social feeds as a way to care for their mental health during uncertain times. On TikTok, they have shared their latest 'little treat' hauls after failing an exam or doing chores, or just to show off conspicuous consumption. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
