This has been addressed before probably, but with brain fog I can't remember.
What shoes help with walking on concrete floors all day? So far the only shoes I can wear that help me is the crocs. They are soft, and the bouncy thick bottoms help when I am walking. I did add inside one pair, some arch pads, and they seem to stay put, and they help some too.
I recently bought for the first time a pair of the sports shoes(like nike's etc. ), and t hey felt really supportive to my whole foot, but at the end of the day when I got home, they left marks at the end of my heels, and sore there, that the crocs don't do.They also felt so heavy to me at the end of the day.
The crocs leave a lot of good room for my feet too, not feeling binding. Still, I would like to know what helps everyone else. I am all for trying anything that helps. I hate walking on concrete floors all day, and it does nothing for my back either.
susanep
Susan
I have some Ecco short boots and tehy are so confortable, I've rarely had them off my feet. I know Flyflot and Hotter are comfy for some people with arthritis feet too.
Kathyx
Hi Susan,
I have the same problem with my feet. I started out wearing Birkenstoks, but then discovered Easy Spirit mule sneakers. They come in 5 different colors and I love them. I have problems with my heels getting numb when any pressure is on them. That makes for walking (if you call what I do walking) more difficult. The sneakers are Easy Spirit? "Travel Time" mesh and suede mules. The cost a little more, but they are well worth it for me.
I hope you find a shoe that is as comfortable for you.
Pooh
Hi Susan :)
I envy you being able to wear crocs. I'd love to but my feet are too narrow for them. They are like boats on me. :(
I have really comfortable shoes just now called 'Padders' and in the summer I like Scholl's sandals.
Take care - Scottie :)
I also work and walk on a concrete floor. I have worked only in my crocs for over 5 years now. I switched to the mary jane stlye of crocs they make, they seem to fit a little snugger.
Recently I purchased A very light weight pair of hush puppies, soft and very comfortable.
I also have a pair of Eccos that are very comfortable.
kimbo
HAPPY SHOE HUNTING :) SUSAN, You might need a nice comfy purse to go with those shoes. ::)
I often wear good sneakers when I can in the winter (with a set of comfort insoles in them), and crocs/Scholl's during the summer.
Patze
Me, I need to wear shoes that are tied or strapped to my feet or I trip over them; also, I need the lightest shoes I can find. If the shoe is heavy, I cannot walk because I do not have the strength to walk with the shoe on.
Good luck shoe hunting!
Collie
I love my crocs/ i have three pairs and as soon as i can find some new colours are going to buy more. Its a pain out here they only make the good colours in kids sizes.
Otherwise i wear reeboks when i can get them. Again we can't get them easily out here. Usually if i know someone going to the states i get them to get a pair but i find them really comfortable.
I think just like sjogren's its individual for everyone but if you find something that works buy it in bulk.
Pud
Because of the arthritis and laxity of tendons and ligaments in my ankles, I have to wear a fairly deep orthotic, and not many shoes will accommodate them. I found the Propet line, and have a couple of pair of walking shoes, and a couple of pair of sandals. On the rare occasions when I actually get dressed up, I wear my walking shoes to the function, and change into dress flats in the car, then get back into them as soon as the function is over.
My pedorthist, orthopedic surgeon and rheumy all told me I should never wear Crocs, and sure enough, when I tried (no one said I was a good listener) I had a good deal of pain in ankles, calves and lower back; darn things felt really good on the soles of my feet though!
IMO, crocs would not give much support. I have one pair and can tell they are "bouncy" and comfy that way, but because they are so light and one size fits all...doesn't seem enough support for those needing it. For a person with wide feet, it could be comfortable, but do you need more support?
I don't have a hard time getting shoes except making sure the fit is good. I've developed a bunion on one big toe and all the shoes seem to have a seam running across there. When I see women hobbling around in heels and limping, I think to myself..."no way, and it's their own fault." Who wears high heels to the mall? Teens, young adults........not me. I don't wear them any more except from the car to a reception or wedding inside and then back to the car and change shoes. This is an interesting thread. It doesn't take much to entertain me.. Lucy 8)
I have a couple of pair of the new Croc RX cloud that work a lot better than regular Crocs. They are more expensive but they do not aggravate the neuropathy like so many other shoes do. I wear them probably about 75% of the time. I also have a couple of pair of Easy Spirits that work when I need to be out and about. I have run the list of shoes and these are the two that work best for me.
I have a real problem with shoes. If they don't hurt my feet, they make my knees hurt! I wear my leather boots all winter. They were second hand 26 years ago and are still going strong, however just lately they make the big toe of my left foot numb. All other shoes make the balls of my feet burn or my toes ache. It's really tricky as I am on my feet all day and I just get really fed up with not being able to wear 'pretty' shoes. Aah well, with no make up, increased weight and a permanent look of exhaustion it's just another nail in the coffin of my femininity!!
Beverley
I am heading to the pharmacy/health store this afternoon and am finally going to get my foot measured and try to get some shoes I can wear around the house. Due to the arthritis in my right ankle and my polynueropathy I haven't worn shoes for a year and a half. Hoping they have something that wil work. Any suggestions. Don't know what kind of brands they carry. I used to wear a 6 to 6 1/2 but the last time I bought tennis shoes I ended up with a 7 1/2. Guess neuropathy makes your foot bigger. Know that they want you to wear shoes if you have neuropathy so hope can work something out.
Good luck today, Lighthouse.
I sure hope you can get something comforting on your tootsies...or at least comfortable.
Wishing you well,
Janna