Really sore foot- flat shoes?

[Butterflystar76]

Any advice on supportive flat shoes? Doctor says sore foot joint at big toe is ‘mechanical inflammation’ as a result of having shoes too flat....

Did he refer you to a podiatrist?

I had similar problems years ago from wearing ballet flats too much. Cured it by wearing fit flops in the summer and supportive trainers in the winter. I never wear totally flat shoes now, especially those with hard soles.

DS had this as he wore too many converse-style canvas shoes etc.

He was recommended these and now he wears them in all his shoes!

www.pro11wellbeing.co.uk/view-product/pro11-wellbeing-plantar-series-orthotic-insoles

Not because of flat shoes. The foot is designed to be flat, most pain is from impact or excessive flexing, the first thing I ask people to try is a much stiffer soled shoe or an insole with a mortons extension for hallux rigidus.

Worth trying since most places aren't really offering treatments for this, and if they are, a long catch up list to get through...