I finished school in May and started my new job in ED in Aug. 3 twelve hour shifts per week. Started with a pair of Asics that I had had for awhile. By hour 8 or so, the heels of my feet are painful. I stand with all my weight on my heels I guess. Went to buy new shoes. #1 priority is comfort, #2 was that the shoe fabric be able to be cleaned up. Lady gave me 2 choices- Asics Keyano (fabric/mesh outer surface) or Nike Shox (outer surface leather). Well.......apparantly I made the wrong choice. I went with the Shox and I am so disappointed. Wore them 8 hours one day and had to change. They killed my feet! My heels especially. So, I am back to square one and looking for new shoes because I can not wear the uncomfortable ones any more, atleast not to work in.
Anyone have similar experiences? If so, what was your resolution? I am probably going to go get the Asics. I have tried on the zcoils and am not sold on them. I felt unsteady when I walked in them, although my heels felt great.
#1 priority is comfort, #2 was that the shoe fabric be able to be cleaned up. Lady gave me 2 choices- Asics Keyano (fabric/mesh outer surface) or Nike Shox (outer surface leather).
Just a thought - I'm gonna guess that in an ED you would have the opportunity to encounter all sorts of interesting body fluids. Leather or solid-top clogs are going to offer much more protection in this regard. Fabric and mesh can absorb all of these biohazards.
Standing comfort shoes...I wore regular tennis shoes and my feet KILLED. then I switched and I can wear em for 13 hrs with no problem....good times. But wear something that works....keep plugging away at it!
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Standing comfort shoes...I wore regular tennis shoes and my feet KILLED. then I switched and I can wear em for 13 hrs with no problem....good times. But wear something that works....keep plugging away at it!
You say you switched shoes; from what to what? My New Balance work fine, but I am still seeking around. I order my casual shoes from Zappos, because that is the only place thus far that I have found comfort shoes that don't make me look like an old lady before my time. Am still considering other sneakers, though and am interested in what people are praising these days.
You say you switched shoes; from what to what? My New Balance work fine, but I am still seeking around. I order my casual shoes from Zappos, because that is the only place thus far that I have found comfort shoes that don't make me look like an old lady before my time. Am still considering other sneakers, though and am interested in what people are praising these days.
My feet were OK for a couple months after getting cortisone shots and changing to wide width New Balance, but they are hurting again now. The custom orthotics didn't seem to help. Even after a week-long vacation, I'm waking up doing the PF shuffle. I really don't know what to do now.
I agree with other posters about Z-coils. They are fantastic. I use them with arch supports from the drugstore. I have been planning on looking into custom orthotics.
I also tried MBTs, but they didn't do anything for me.
IThe custom orthotics didn't seem to help. Even after a week-long vacation, I'm waking up doing the PF shuffle. I really don't know what to do now.
And here is where it comes down to a couple of things. Once again, orthotic design is an art form, and not everyone is an artist. The podiatrist has to come with a great (data-based) reputation.
The other thing is that, as suesquatch implied, other things can be involved. If it is not a foot-based problem, but it is showing up as pain in the foot, then an orthotic would be a bandaid that would cover the problem while it got worse.
I had the same problem. I went to Olympia Sports to buy a new pair of sneakers (clogs do NOT work for me, I tried them through school and for me they just didn't do it) and the kid actually didn't sell me an expensive pair of shoes, he sold me a really good insertfor $40. The brand name is Graphite, and it's much heavier-duty than your walmart/drug store insert. He said to stay away from gel inserts because after about 8 hours of wear, the gel shifts to the sides insead of in the middle where you need it. There were three different levels of this Graphite brand depending on your arch and some other foot characteristics. Best $40 I've spent, and I was so impressed that he didn't try to sell me a $150 pair of shoes.
I've been wearing New Balance for the last few years just because of the shape of the shoe. I think the insert is the key though, that's what actually gives you the support.
And oh yeah - you probably would figure this out but I didn't - take the original insert of your shoe out, don't put the new insert on top...doesn't fit! Duh!!!
Specializes in CCU, SICU, CVSICU, Precepting & Teaching.
there are multiple threads on shoes (do a search!) but i think what it comes down to is this: spend what you need to to get the shoes that are right for you. i know people who swear by birkenstocks, some who love z coils and even a few who wear earth shoes. i won't wear anything but dansko. it's worth the money! when i hurt my back, the pt told me that danskos have the best arch support and they were the best thing for my knees and back.
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SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN
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You need to see a podiatrist before you develop a full blown case of plantar fascitis. Pay for the orthotics.