Really supportive shoes needed - ugh. Geox??

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Help please!
I have 'posterior tibial tendon weakness' which is giving me constant discomfort/pain, and now need to wear orthotic insoles and stop wearing all my beloved shoes. I'm hypermobile, so this is probably a permanent change. (Basically my feeble tendons aren't strong enough to hold my foot bones in the right position, so they've moved and need supporting).

I'm a Converse/desert boot/ballet pump wearer, and apparently these are all absolutely SHIT for my crappy feet.

I loathe proper trainers, but have to get something similar - any recommendations?
I was looking at the Geox Jaysen and they're ok, but are they supportive enough?

Otherwise, maybe the Skechers Go Walk 2?

Any help or experience of this would be great, thank you!

I have tendon issues and used to be an uggs/converse/havaianas girl. I have a pair of these and they kind of fit the comfy but cool bill....
www.office.co.uk/view/product/office_catalog/2,20/1527823409

I think it's a matter of trial and error, I had plantar fasciitis and Fitflops killed my feet.

My "sensible shoes" roster: Camper, Birkenstock (they do quite nice shoes now that don't look too orthopaedic), Nike Roshe, Nike Air Max (I have a collection of floral/print/fancy ones). Also, weirdly, those clumpy Swedish wooden sandals that make you sound like you have hooves.

Dr martens, kickers

Both have proper stiff leather sides, which really does make a massive difference to wonky ankles but are as comfortable as anything.

Hooray! You are my people. Hypermobility here, shocking ankles, plantar fasciitis and orthotics make buying footwear my least favourite thing! I just sprained my ankle pushing round a shopping trolley. I actually like go walk sketchers but also rate New Balance.

Also, I dread the summer with orthotics. No nice cool sandals for me...I am the sweaty mess in trainers 😞

I know they're ugly, but these flip flop type things are ok - they're by Pro II Wellbeing off Amazon, they make loads of orthotic insoles too. About £18, and while they don't fix the pain like my trainers they are a million times better than bog standard flip flops.

Reporting back a week after seeing the podiatrist. Plantst fasciitis and tibial tendonitis. I was given sturdier orthotics, taught to massage my feet and calves and some stretches. Footwear wise I have mostly been wearing trainers and some dsys are better than others. I am craving sandals in this heat but was in pain after half an hour in Birkenstocks on Weds . However I have found that DD's Crocs, which are a size too small for me and therefore snug fitting, are very comfy and I've been wearing them around the house.

WhoKnows have you tried Fitflops if you find Crocs comfortable? They have that same slightly spongy/springy base.

Also Reiker sandals - there are some horrors so keep scrolling lol - offer foot support and the straps are not insubstantial/don't cut like cheese wire.

I've never tried Fitflops, no. I know style isn't a priority right now but they are so, so unflattering (worse than Crocs) on me, I have wide feet and sturdy calves. I'm also a bit nervous about spending ££ on any shoes and possibly adding them to my already huge "can't wear" pile . I went into Clarks yesterday to look at smarter lace-ups but there was nothing which would take both my wide feet and the orthotics.

I think I need to order a few things online and try them around the house.

I failed with Fit Flops last summer, and have a pair sitting in a cupboard somewhere, although their clogs work well on me.

However, I was coming on to say how great my Vionic flip flops are. I'm amazed at how much better their choice is these days compared to a couple of years ago.

I may buy another pair from them. I'm missing my Ballet flats!

I have waded through the variable Hotter Shoes offerings for this season, and have bought my first pair. They are heaven.

Am rocking the silver Tourist sandals in silver - with neon pink pedicure. Am getting admiring comments from friends, so have managed to swerve any kind of granny chic - for the time being, anyway!!

Just been scrutininsing the Fitflop website, they don't look as though there will be enough arch support for all day wear (there isn't in the crocs either so I'm only wearing them at home. I've ordered a pair of the Pro II Wellbeing as I like toe post sandals and they do look high in the arch. Off to peruse Hotter and Vionic now. I need some shoes and sandals I can drive in as well
as flip flop types.

Ecco are also good.

Joining the foot problem club. I have tendon trouble, both ankles are fucked and have started to get all over foot pain which I'm wondering is this plantar thingy. Must go and get looked at.

Usually wear Ecco or Hotter. Style be damned (anyway, they're not all awful, especially their summer trainer style shoes)

Can I join in? Ehlers Danlos Classic type here and tendon problem, unstable ankles and foot pain. The best I've found for comfort are Saucony Omni trainers and very nearly got Asics Gel Kayanos as they were so nearly perfect but the top pressed on latest painful bit. But if that had been ok I swear they'd have been the best things ever.

I'm stuck in trainers at the minute as can't find ANY suitable sandals that will provide enough ankle support. I'm HOT footed :(

Agree that Skechers are dreadful for support.

I am a member of the shit foot club too.

I've had a few pairs of shoes and sandals from TKMaxx, they sell Geoxx, Josef siebel plus others. I love the josef siebel sandals I got recently, so supportive and comfortable, they are actually quite nice and only £25, usually approx £70.

Worth having a look if you're passing one.

I've got arthritis in both my feet so I find walking really sore.
I spent over £200 on custom orthotics and now mainly wear soulcal shoes (like converse but wider).
I'm sure there are better shoes out there but I can't face looking for them.
I am so sick of my stupid feet and stupid ugly shoes and not being able to wear heels.
I'm glad I found you all.

I have hypermobility, weak ankles, plantar fasciitis and rheumatoid and osteo arthritis which affects my feet more severely than any of my other joints. As you can imagine, shoe shopping is a joy

I've found that the most comfortable, supportive shoes for me are FitFlops, the boots especially. I live in them, and have getting on for 20 pairs in various styles. I can wear orthotics comfortably in all the shoe and boot styles.

Have a look at the Cloggs website - they often have offers on (20% off everything recently, and the prices are really good to begin with). Lots of FFs on there.

Seconding ECCO. Not cheap, and some of their stuff is extremely old lady, but there's some really nice stuff too. I had to get sandals from there when I had plantar fasciitis, and I get so many compliments on them. I'm surprised someone mentioned Dr Martens btw - I found them a nightmare, as the soles are so flat, but I suppose they must be good for ankle support.

I've got plantar fasciitis and I've got Sketchers go walk 4 pursuit trainers and they are excellent , like walking on a spongy cushion .

Don't scream but crocs flip flops are cute and might have enough support for you. I have these ones and they're very comfy.

As regards brands, how about Paul Green? I have these which are very stable and have great quality leather. If you're wearing orthotics you might need to size up.

I have Croc flipflops and they used to be super comfy when my feet were in better shape but nowhere near enough arch support since all this started. I was wearing them round the house this morning. Although the classic crocs have no real arch support either they are good for maybe a couple of hours, probably because they are a much snugger fit and the sole stays incontact with my foot.

I'm struggling to find supportive shoes for thin feet. All the hotter Ecco fit flops seem to be really wide. The vionic site looks promising though....wish me luck-!!

Sole insoles cured my plantar fasciitis.
I have their flip flops- like these...
secure.yoursole.com/uk/womens/footwear/sport-flips/color_Raven/
I can walk all day in them.
The plain insoles you put in the oven, then into your shoes and do them up whilst warm and they mouldy to your feet.
Pricey, but I wear mine pretty much everyday, in 4 years am on second pair.

I find fitflops very comfortable.
I also find sketchers very comfy.
But best of all, as fugly as they are, and I wear them at work for many hours on my feet are Clarks unloops.

@Cantchooseaname

Thank you so much for the recommendation for the mouldable insoles. I'm going to try them in a pair of summer shoes that I'm struggling to wear beacause they're so flat. I really don't want to throw them away... yet!