Feet hurt excruciatingly after work

[Gem0511]

Hiya guys, it's my first ever post on here :)
So my thing is that I've just got my first ever job today after being a carer for so long. Problem is I'm on my feet for 8 hours a day every day with only 30 min break and my feet feel like they are broken, like I'm walking on hot coals or something. I think it might be plantar fasciitis but I'm doing the stretches and cold bottles/tennis balls under feet. However what I need possibly is someone to recommended best insoles and/or shoes to wear, as I'm on a low wage and I am wearing plain flats atm. If any of you guys suffer what do you wear? Thanks guys x

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I have seen a podiatrist and I have PF and have tried numerous shoes. I have loads of discard Clarks with/without arch support. I wear birkenstocks around the house.
I have custom made insoles.
But the sketchers really do work for me when I do a 13 hour shift which is why I recommended them.

OP,
Are you menopausal? Foot pain is often associated with post menopause...!! Hormone treatment can help.. (with appropriate apologies for being less than discrete).

Separetely, if you go from not doing much to standing up 7 hours in a day all of a sudden, you are likely to cause serious inflamation... and being as it's your feet... it will cause lots of problems.. If you are developing Plantar you won't keep your job for long.

See a doctor PDQ.. and good luck

Congratulations on the job! M and S Footglove worked for me when I worked in a job where I had to stand up a lot.

Oh god my first day in retail - 8h on my feet, I didn't know foot pain like it!

Good news is, you defo get used to it. I wore sports trainers since it was a sports shop so I was in supportive, cushioned trainers.

SKETCHERS my god, they are like walking on clouds.

I had these when I was pregnant and they saved my life.

Congrats! I wear crocs and do ten hour shifts with only one 30 minute break.

I work in healthcare, and I'm out for a 14 hour day.
Recommend Hotter "Dew" shoes: they're black lace-ups with a slight heel, and come in a wide fit if you need it.
Yes, they are expensive, but they last a couple of years, and are so comfortable straightaway that they are worth every penny.
I f you haven't already, enquire with HMRC about claiming tax relief on having to buy footwear for work.

I got a pair of those sketchers with the memory foam and they are the comfiest shoes I've ever worn. www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00RHDCUQ0/ref=twister_B00XW8BXH6

I bought the rainbow ones but probably black is better for work

Or if you wear lace ups do them up tight. As tight as is comfortable. Gel insoles can help too if the inner sole is hard.

When I had this some years ago I bought some insoles from Boots called Orthaheel - they have a firmly raised arch. They helped a lot straightaway - I wore them continuously for several weeks and haven't needed to use them since.

They cost a bit over £20 IIRC.
Because I didn't go to the doc or anything, just googled it, I didn't know about any exercises so didn't do any, but the insoles did the trick for me.

op you dont need expensive shoes, keep the ones you ave and go into boots and buy orthotics, they are insoles, buy the boots own brand, cost less than £20 which I know is dear, put them in your shoes and your feet will be fine, trust me.

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Agree if you can afford the insoles they are the way to go. I had PF last year and it was excruciating so full sympathy. Are you stretching your calf muscles too? That really helped me. Hoping you feel better soon....

If you wear insoles you will need either a half one or remove the sole that is already in the shoe or it makes your shoes very uncomfortable. Have a look at Vionic (Orthaheel) shoes, can be expensive but Simply Feet often have sales. Best range of insoles for this condition and for various shoes I have found are Orthaheel.

Skechers Go Step Primary. They are a ballet flat style but super comfy. You can get them in black. I have a blue pair and wear them constantly. I know that burning feet pain and am always on the lookout for comfy (nice) shoes.

I used to work in health care, 14 hour shifts on my feet and I'm overweight so it was even worse! Very rarely got to take a break in that time so I used to come home with feet that felt like they were about to drop off!

Unstructured range from Clarks are an absolute god send, look atrocious but they really do look after your feet long term.

You do eventually get used to it and your body toughens up to it, so it will hurt less and less as you go on. If you haven't done a formal job before it can come as a bit of a shock to the system!

Best of luck in your new role!

Congrats on the job! Sketchers Go Walk are what you need - the ones a PP put a photo of up the thread.

Completely flat shoes are as bad as wearing heels so definitely sort out more supportive shoes or insoles.

The gel heel cushions from Boots help a lot, I have them in all my shoes. Have you thought of trying Dr Martens? I used to wear them when I nursed. My friend uses plaster strapping to provide extra support for his feet, I've never done it but it might be worth a try? Google 'strapping for plantar fasciitis'.