Question
I work in a retail store and have rheumatoid arthritis in my feet real bad. I am trying to find a decent pair of Nike or Reebok or other name brand shoe that does not look like I am 80 years old, I am only 31 so I still want to be in style at work but lower my pain level. Can you please help me find something???

Answer
I've known of people with scleroderma losing padding on the bottoms of their feet using these - http://www.zcoil.com/  The line used to only be athletic-type shoes but now they have all kinds.  And no one will mistake you for 80 years old wearing those!

I'd also suggest going to a running shoe store in your area, if you have one.  Not the mall thing, but one where they are committed to fitting you right and will guarantee it.  Your fit will depend on the "last" the shoe was constructed on, and it takes someone knowledgeable about all these "lasts" to know what will fit you.  Nice thing about running shoes - they may change parts of design each season, but if you fit one last, you'll likely fit that same last next year, but you can upgrade to  the latest and hippest.

Keep researching online - as the boomers age, they'll be demanding more stylish, comfortable shoes and they don't want to look 80 either (even when they're 80!)