Shoes that are good for sole of foot pain ?

[CMOTdibbler]

Increasingly, it feels like I just don't have enough fat (or whatever) on the bottom of my feet, so the joints get sore when I've been walking. Wearing trainers or walking sandals is much better, but obv can't do that for work !

Big conference this week with long hours on my feet, and they hurt just thinking about it. I'll put up with the pain in the day as heels are the only acceptable wear on the booth, but need something vaguely respectable for the evenings when I have to go out with customers for dinner, rather than soaking my feet as I'd rather do.

Was wondering whether FitFlops were soothing, or even, heaven forbid, the sandally looking Crocs. Any one with experience of how they feel for sore, tired feet ?

Have you been to the doctors? You may need orthotics (an insole to support your foot).

Clarkes have a range with foot cushioning, some of which aren't too frumpy here.

I should have said, I do have orthotics, and although they have sorted out my arch pain, they don't help the rest of my foot.

I used to have arthritis, so may have lingering joint damage contributing to all this, but just want normal shoes that are comfy iyswim

I'd second clarks. Scholl (they've changed their name, and i can't remember what to) are also great for comfortable footwear.

I feel your pain. I have arthritic degeneration in middle of foot. Orthotics and insoles, of course. But Fit Flops are brilliant.

Totally agree with Fit Flops. Have been a Godsend for my painful, aching feet. I'm a teacher and on my feet all day - am now still smiling at the end of the day!!

I have the 'Glam ' sandals from the Clarks range that Earhart suggested and they are really, really comfortable. Unfortunately they make a strange squelching sound as I walk, which I think must be the sound of my sweaty feet peeling themselves off the padding.Classy!!

I reckon if you chose a style that you could wear tights with they would be very comfy though.

Fit flops for casual and Gabor for best (good soles).

These ones are fabulous

Ecco are great. I also have Fit Flops, and know many people who swear by them for non-aching feet. I've seen sequined-type evening styles in John Lewis lately, so you're not just stuck with the sporty look.

Why are cripplingly painful shoes the only acceptable footwear? MEN don't wear cripplingly painful shoes!

I LOVE my fitflops.
They have really helped my sore heels.

Or what about Footglove from M&S?

Crocs aren't bad, they have helped but fit flops way way better pain completely went a week after I got them. I got the black sequin ones and wear them everywhere. I think they're reasonably respectable.

Have ordered some fitflops, and they'll be here before I go, so am looking forward to them.

Have tried Footglove, Clarks, Ecco, and do buy the comfiest smart shoes I can, but they don't make a huge amount of difference tbh. my best shoes are Dr Martens heels which I love with trousers

Colditz - when we are on the booth there is a strict dress code, and the men complain just as bitterly about having to wear very formal shoes and their feet hurting.

i wear crocs round the house, fit flops out and about but have nothing if it rains....have ordered the reebok easy tone trainers but they wont be here until the end of the month.

Clarks did have a range of suitable shoes but they were a bit formal, suitable if you worked in an office.

Insoles do help for short periods.

I really would go to the docs though, CMOT, it is not normal for you to be in pain when walking unless you are, for instance, extremely obese. It sounds like the pads of your feet are degrading, causing impact to be absorbed by the bones of you feet and shins, this will in time cause your feet to 'spread,' cause problems such as callouses and very hard skin, shin splints, and your arches to collapse.

My husband has this problem - if he had gone to the docs in the first place, his problems would not be as severe as they are now. Your gp would most likely refer you to have some special insoles fitted which will correct the problem and sipport your feet so they can recover.

fitflops are brilliant - slightly odd looking, but brilliant

Those with fitflops were they comfortable immediately? I have insoles for fallen arches but it is a pain wearing closed shoes in the hot weather. I bought fitflops last week but my legs and hips have really been aching (i tend to get pain here rather than in my feet)is it worth perservering or am i destined to wear trainers all summer?

I had aching legs and hips for a week I think geogteach and then it eased off. Persevere for a bit longer