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Who can recommend a decent pair of shoes that won't kill my feet after standing/walking all night?
I'm using worthy's computer right now but I'm a Chiropodist (Same scope of practise as a Podiatrist) Check your insurance plan your may qualify for Orthopedic Footwear which under some plans can mean extra depth variable width shoes. Some stock items may apply such as New Balance or Etonics. (variable width shoes are ideal as sometimes you have to out a size not up a size.) If you are going for in store shoes keep in mind go late in the day (for swollen feet) wear the socks you are going to wear with that shoe normally, try on multiple pairs as the first pair may fit like a dream but the second may blow them out of the water. If you wear orthotics wear them when you are trying on the shoes too!
As for some of the posts on Birk's I find that people with extreme foot types (Pes Plorifice, Pes Cavus) can run into problems with them. (Too much or too little arch) I've done custom made Birkenstocks through Langer Orthotics based in NY State with great (but pricey) results, check with you local DPM. Sorry I won't be able to respond to this post.
I have really small, narrow feet and I used to only wear sneakers to work becuase I felt that they were the only shoes that fit me right. My feet always used to hurt me and the father of one of my patients (he was a doctor) recommended Dansko Clogs. I tried them and love them. I definitley notice a difference in the way my feet feel after a 12 hr shift.
emily_mom
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I have Skechers right now but want to try the Birkie clogs.....are they that comfie????? I have plantar fascitis and need something different that I can change around.
Kristy