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Support shoes for Hypermobile feet

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Allfurcoatandnoknickers · 14/09/2023 07:30

I’ve found out recently that my hypermobility extends to my feet. I’ve got Achilles tendinitis and bunions forming - yay.
Having to review my footwear - nothing seems comfy any more apart from my walking boots!
Im after some supportive trainers that aren’t fabric at the sides so supportive of my feet to stop them rolling around.
I’m after some every day leather type trainers that offer full support that I can wear with my orthotics.
Any suggestions from fellow foot sufferers?

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Whataretheodds · 14/09/2023 07:45

Try Hotter and Ecco

Izzadoraduncancan · 14/09/2023 07:46

Asics - further stability range. Absolutely brilliant

Nonplusultra · 14/09/2023 07:51

Very interested in this too.

My ankles like to turn at random times. And wearing anything other than ankle boots feels like a gamble.

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Allfurcoatandnoknickers · 14/09/2023 09:30

Thanks. Will take a look at these. I did run and used Topo trainers with a wide toe box at the front to accommodate my bunions.
I’m really after some leather or suede every day shoes or trainers that I can wear in all weather

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RavingStone · 14/09/2023 10:26

I have hyper mobile ankles, not sure about my feet. I use a stability style of new balance for running. When I used orthotics I put them in Nike air max and nike airforce, both of which come in leather styles.

Have you asked for a physio referral, after orthotics? Although my insoles were necessary for a while, I got lots of exercises for strengthening ankles and feet and stretching the muscles in my legs which had become extra tight to compensate for bendy ankle issue. The exercises genuinely worked.

StamppotAndGravy · 14/09/2023 10:50

I found the orthotics actually made the hypermobility worse. The problem wasn't the shape of my feet (which was corrected by the orthotics) but bendy joints higher up.

Mens shoes are better for wearing with orthotics for me. They have just a bit more space

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Allfurcoatandnoknickers · 14/09/2023 11:16

RavingStone · 14/09/2023 10:26

I have hyper mobile ankles, not sure about my feet. I use a stability style of new balance for running. When I used orthotics I put them in Nike air max and nike airforce, both of which come in leather styles.

Have you asked for a physio referral, after orthotics? Although my insoles were necessary for a while, I got lots of exercises for strengthening ankles and feet and stretching the muscles in my legs which had become extra tight to compensate for bendy ankle issue. The exercises genuinely worked.

I've been seeing a MSK podiatrist who has made my orthotics. I'm trying to find a physio with a good knowledge of hypermobility. I've also got POTS and the two are very interlinked, am menopausal too so it's just a whole lot of stuff going on! I think 95% of my problems are being caused by my feet as I'm not wearing stable shoes and running probably didn't help that either. I'm not running at the moment until the achilles issue has improved. I've had laser and shock wave therapy for it and neither has really helped tbh

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Mabelface · 14/09/2023 11:19

Docs or Skechers work for my wonky feet.

Notonthestairs · 14/09/2023 11:27

DD has hypermobile joints. She wasn't able to stand until she was 2 1/2. She's now 15.

She's obviously had specialist help.
Orthotics but not all orthotics sit well in in all shoes. We go to a specialist shoe shop who advise on how they sit in the shoe and adapt the shoe if necessary. The support needs to sit perfectly for you to get the benefit.

Our most regularly bought brands are ASICS & Ecco.
High top trainers v good.

If you are in north London I can recommend Precious Soles in Potters Bar. Do look for specialist retailers.

EyesEars · 14/09/2023 11:30

Maybe go to a running shop that can also analyse your gait.

Knackeredhamster · 14/09/2023 11:31

I have about ten pairs of Adidas superstars.
It's lucky I love them and have for years.

Leather, high enough all through the body of the shoe and particularly the heel to house my orthotics.

Good width too esp at the toes tho my feet are pretty narrow.

Hth

romdowa · 14/09/2023 11:40

Mabelface · 14/09/2023 11:19

Docs or Skechers work for my wonky feet.

Sketchers are very unsupportive and no good for hypermobility. I've been told this by several professionals

Bells3032 · 14/09/2023 11:41

I find sketchers d'lites are the only ones with my orthotics i can wear without my foot popping out the top and twisting my anke

Missingthegore · 14/09/2023 11:48

Hush Puppies have some all leather trainers that have a removable insole so will accommodate your orthotics

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Allfurcoatandnoknickers · 14/09/2023 12:03

EyesEars · 14/09/2023 11:30

Maybe go to a running shop that can also analyse your gait.

Yes I've done that for each of my trainers. I think a lot of the trainers that I've had in the past haven't been massively supportive and are comfortable but not good for stability. I've been told that trail shoes are better for this as they are more supportive, so will look at those if I ever get back to running.

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Allfurcoatandnoknickers · 14/09/2023 12:04

romdowa · 14/09/2023 11:40

Sketchers are very unsupportive and no good for hypermobility. I've been told this by several professionals

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Sadly I've also been told that. A lot of 'comfort shoes' are great and just that, but aren't supportive or stable for hypermobile feet.

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gogomoto · 14/09/2023 12:08

I have hyper mobile ankles and I'm missing a tendon I was told, I find walking boots or 8 hole doc martens the best though I have found hotter good for sandals, the cork soles do mean i can wear them in hot weather as long as not too far (for longer walks I need ankle support). I'm much better since seeing a physio 10 years ago.

StamppotAndGravy · 14/09/2023 12:53

I've done gait analysis and it actually did more harm than good. To a non-specialist my wonky ankles look like overpronation due to flat feet, so I get given supportive running shoes. They then force my ankles which makes the injury worse. Really neutral shoes with stiff uppers (like trail running shoes) work better in combination with ankle braces. Once my ankles are stabilised the overpronation disappears. I had a long chat with my specialist running physio about what models were likely to work better and what I should be looking for.

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Allfurcoatandnoknickers · 14/09/2023 13:02

StamppotAndGravy · 14/09/2023 12:53

I've done gait analysis and it actually did more harm than good. To a non-specialist my wonky ankles look like overpronation due to flat feet, so I get given supportive running shoes. They then force my ankles which makes the injury worse. Really neutral shoes with stiff uppers (like trail running shoes) work better in combination with ankle braces. Once my ankles are stabilised the overpronation disappears. I had a long chat with my specialist running physio about what models were likely to work better and what I should be looking for.

I'm wondering if an ankle brace might help with my hypermobility and achilles issue?

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StamppotAndGravy · 14/09/2023 13:10

After about 3 sessions my physio banned me from ever running without them and did query why I didn't do a nice safe sport like cycling Grin

I actually go much faster with them because I'm not losing so much energy to jelly joint suspension. It's going to be really personal though, and I highly recommend seeing a physio

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Allfurcoatandnoknickers · 14/09/2023 13:18

StamppotAndGravy · 14/09/2023 13:10

After about 3 sessions my physio banned me from ever running without them and did query why I didn't do a nice safe sport like cycling Grin

I actually go much faster with them because I'm not losing so much energy to jelly joint suspension. It's going to be really personal though, and I highly recommend seeing a physio

Thanks - I'm struggling to find a physio that specialises in hypermobility problems - I'm sure many have knowledge of it, but it's a case of tying up the many loose ends with POTS, hypermobility, menopause etc.,

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Bearpawk · 14/09/2023 13:33

I have hypermobility EDS and wide flat feet.
I live in my white Stan smiths (nice and wide) and Birkenstocks. Grenson boots in winter.

RavingStone · 14/09/2023 13:39

OP, now I think about it, it was the orthotics specialist (is that podiatrist?) who gave me the physio exercises. She said "if you want to ever run again you will do these twice a day for 3 months".

Really interesting reading others experiences.

I have stability shoes for running and trail for off-road and I've always preferred the feel of my trail, even though they aren't specifically stability.... The main advice the podiatrist hammered home was to avoid too much cushioning and foam on the insoles, which is really difficult! I thought interior arch support gave stability but she said it's more about the mid section of the outsole being kind of built up at the side.

Really interesting about the DM 8 holes. I have some I've yet to wear in. They feel so alien because they force me to walk quite differently. They make me realise how much my ankles must usually bend in all directions. I wonder if they'd strengthen my glutes however?

CMOTDibbler · 14/09/2023 13:55

I have what was described by my sports therapist as collapsing feet - he says I am hypermobile though I don't think in general this is an issue for me, but my ankle/foot stability is.
I have specific insoles for collapsing forefoot as well as arch support and they make an incredible difference to my pain and gait.
Hoka Clifton wide or On Running Cloudstratus with the insoles out and orthotics in, DMs with orthotics or Sole Bliss trainers with insoles out and orthotics in are my go tos. The Sole Bliss look very normal and nice and are blissfully wide

SeasonalWitch · 14/09/2023 14:01

I’ve got painful and hypermobile feet and ankles, and I’m still searching.

Everyone recommended Skechers as they’re so squishy. The first day I wore them, the bounce made my hip pop out of joint. 😣