Podiatrists and people with crap feet! Walk this way...

[TurduckenFucken]

I’ve been told by a podiatrist that I need shoes that pass the twist test, and that have a solid heel counter. Any suggestions for shoes that aren’t awful? I’m normally a jeans/trousers or dress and ankle boots person. I really don’t want to look like I’m on my way to climb Everest.

Would DMs do?

I’ll need to buy online.

I like the boots, but already have boots! I cant wear heels, and dont like the first one.

Ecco are really good shoes too, but a bit more expensive. I only have a couple of theirs! How about these brogues?

gb.ecco.com/en-GB/product/5638620754/ECCO-INCISE-TAILORED

I have some foot problems and almost exclusively wear DMs. mine don't twist and ive tried VERY hard haha. They can be a real shit to break in but once you have you are golden. If you can fit in a childs size, up to a 5 and a 1/2, they are a lot cheaper btw.

Those brogues are nice!

Thanks for trying the twist test OneNight, I think I should have a look at DMs.

Joseph sribel , rieker and ecco.

How is the sizing on DMs? I'm a 5.5, should I go for a 6?

I fidn the sizing spot on BUT they can be on the narrow side so i would size up if between sizes, you can always wear thick socks to compensate for the half size ive found. You mgiht be okay int he kids 5.5 though, the kids ones tend to not quite be so narrow or so hard to break in as the adult sizes. in truth though you are much better heading to schuh or soem other stockist and actually trying them on, you might need one size in a prticular style and another size in another. i know they all look virtually identical ins tyle but there are some differences!

What about some sturdy trainers like stan smiths? Soft leather but much more supportive than converse/Skechers

I'm in - I have shit feet ... Lymphedema which makes them swell to 6 eee fit. I hate it.

Usually live in boots but I'm getting married in july and need something nice!

I am so confused by all this.
I have had plantar fasciitis on and off for five years. It’s currently bad again. I thought Sketchers were good cod of the memory foam?? I also have the beginnings of arthritis in my big toes. And knee pain from walking weird. And tight calves no matter how much I stretch them

I would LOVE to find some shoes that I can wear all day at work and leave me pain free. At the moment I feel like I’m destined for decades of ibuprofen and this bastard night splint.

Dc martens for support every time. They literally cannot be beaten. A pair of velvet DrMs are really handy and a plain pair for more casual use

Kickers work too, theyre cheaper but less attractive. Crocs non crocs styles (eg flip flops) are pretty good for support in summer. I found Hotter sandles very narrow, slightly odd fitting and not as supportive as crocs. I binned all of our birkenstocks for being utterly useless. I have sketchers but they arent my first choice when walking unless i have an active ankle injury and can't tolerate the heel strike. Converse only if you have a knee of ankle injury and cant tolerate weight of a decent boot.

Both of DC still default to DrM, walking boots or kickers when walking any distance in summer.

I was referred to hospital orthotics/podiatrist after gp referred me to physio (!) For leg pain and insoles and non bendy shoes seems to have helped!

I have walking boots whoch are the best for support and lack of pain... but summer options are more limited.

@TurduckenFucken

Sketchers for cushioning, DrMs etc for support and improving your walking

I find Fly London boots work really well. I don't like the shoes though. Ive bought some Fitflop shoes in the sale to wear to work in the summer

This thread is just what I need - thanks OP! (Sore feet)

Sorry @TurduckenFucken mn auto corrected that was meant to go @Wilmalovescake

Wilma, I think it depends on exactly what is wrong with you. The podiatrist I saw said that Fitflops (not the flip flop type) are better than Skechers.

I'm a little discouraged about the calf issue, I've been doing the stretches but the podiatrist said it could take a couple of months before seeing improvement.

@PlaymobilPirate for dress shoes up to 4E, how about these?

www.widerfitshoes.co.uk/sp+jules+jule5

@whatnow40 thanks but I'd like nicer shoes for my wedding

@Wilmalovescake, tell me about your night splint. I'm wondering whether it might help with the calf stretching.

@Wilmalovescake And tight calves no matter how much I stretch them

Get yourself a strong sports massage or Gunn/Intramuscular acupuncture on your legs/bum/lower back (depending where the issue originates). I have exactly the same calf/PF problems and both of those things have loosened them to the point my PF was practically non-existent after sessions (whereas I was hobbling in pain before).

Is sports massage going to be really painful? I'm a total wimp with massage.

Well it isn't pleasant, but it's worth it, because you'll feel like a loose-limbed spring lamb skipping along after.

First one is worst because they are taking apart all the solid tissue and muscles that are all locked up and tight. After that, its tolerable maintenance (like once every quarter maybe - depends on your issue)

The acupuncture is far less painful. In my experience it was more of a dull ache, slight cramp like feeling when they hit the spot/s, but again, the relief from the PF after was great.

I tense up with massage as I find it so painful, so I'm convinced it's counterproductive. Maybe not though. I'm fine with dry needling though.

How many sessions did you have before you felt cured?