Gimme some suggestions for shoes for my aching feet!

showbizrn · Aug 25, 2005

I know...I need to lose weight... I am trying. In the meantime, I'd love to hear what kind of shoes you all wear to keep comfortable. I've use skechers, new balance, nike, all the popular ones, but my right heel is aching like crazy. Not my toes, not the flat part of my foot, but my heel. And it's worse if I sit for a few minutes then get up and walk. YIKKKEESSS the pain! After walking (hobbling) a few minutes, I'm OK. I had an xray done, no heel spur found. I guess it could be plantar fascitis but it's only on the heel. Feels like I'm stepping on a rock. Ibuprofen doesn't help (that's odd) but plain tylenol does so I pop that 3 times a day.
Can't afford not to walk/work so any suggestions for good shoes??

:rolleyes: I wear Dansko clogs and flat footwear. I purchased a pair of Dr. Scholl's but my feet have to "break them in"---they are a tad bit uncomfortable. I hear you about the walking because I also must walk(Doctor's orders).

jensdandy · Aug 26, 2005

I have the same problem - need to lose weight - but in the meantime have been to several podiatrists for heel pain and have been through injections into my foot as well as orthotripsy with no relief. One podiatrist finally told me to use only New Balance shoes (not the $30 ones - the $90 ones that are meant for crosstraining) and to buy full length arch supports (not arch cushions) to put in them. Again, not the cheaper ones like Dr. Scholls. He suggested Spenko among others. They usually run about $20 just for the inserts. I can't live without them...they have made such a difference in my foot pain. I do find myself getting new arch supports every 3 months or so, though. It is well worth it not to have the pain. He also suggested that I use the night time foot splint. I was using it whenever I had severe pain from a long day and it made a huge difference when getting up in the morning. I haven't had to use it in quite a while, though. Good luck....