shoes, shoes and more shoes-and those darn heels

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Specializes in Brain Injury Rehabilitation.

I found out I already have plantar facitis (28 years old). I have six months until I graduate from my LPN program and have been in the nursing field for near eight years. Anyway, shoe dilemma started with just the shoe. Okay, so we have to have white, no suprise there, not a problem. I bought the slip into quarks. They were pretty good for a while. Then My heels started to hurt bad. I started wearing my new balance tennis shoes instead and really, didn't see a difference. My heels were hurting in days we were just in class. I'd be sitting there and my feet would be burning and aching. ?!

SO-went looking again. Mom suggested Birkenstocks. She too has the same problem but since wearing those, feels great. Others at work say the same. BUT, I could not afford them. SO, we got inserts. I got the orange sof sol and they were great-for a week. then the heels started all over again. So, today I returned the orange ones and bought red ones with more arch support. But now, they wouldn't fit into my quarks so I bought the wider version by Dickies. they aren't too shabby. When i got home mom said she'd take me to get a pair of birks if I found a white pair. Okay, so I want white in the plastic or non leather style, slide on.

What are your opinions?

Thanks!

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Specializes in ICU, telemetry, LTAC.

I think if your mom is generous enough to get you a pair of birks and they work for your feet, hug your mom and tell her how wonderful she is, and wear 'em.

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Specializes in NICU, PICU, educator.

I agree :) The podiatrist I go to says to get New Balance or wear Birks, even at home. No going barefoot until it feels better, and even then minimally!

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Did the podiatrist suggest orthotics? Most insurance pay for them.

You need to find a shoe within that brand that will give you the proper support.

Go to a shoe store that specializes in fitting running shoes. Most also carry non-custom orthotics and walking/cross-training shoes.

The personnel at the store will put you on a treadmill and analyze your gait and help you choose the proper shoe for your foot.

I did that when I got tendonitis and platar faciitis and it made a huge difference.

You own't pay any more, and possibly less than you would for a pair of Birks.

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Specializes in or/trauma/teaching/geriatrics.

LOOK INTO Z-COILS

expensive but worth it

they can be adjusted for your foot

come in a working model and an athletic shoe.....awesome

no I do not own stock in Z-coils or own a shoe store

just the friend of folks in the orthotic business and they are sold on them.

trialed a pair on vacation and can't wait to get mine.

good bye aching feet/heels

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I'm at work wearing my cute new pair of crock mary janes and they are definately NOT working for me. I keep tripping on my feet because of the grippyness, and there is no arch support. I'm going back to my old runners tomorrow. For me lack of arch support = flareup of planter faceitis

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Specializes in or/trauma/teaching/geriatrics.

z-coils.com :welcome:

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Specializes in Med Surg, Hospice.

Had the same problem with Plantar Fascitis and my feet hurting, especially in my Reeboks, which my podiatrist recommended. I bought the Crocs and I've had no pain for the 6 months that I've been wearing them.

If you have one near you, the best place for shoes is The Good Feet Store.

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Specializes in NICU, Infection Control.

Those z-coils are REALLY expensive. I've had good luck w/an insert called barefoot science. You have to read the website to see how it works. http://www.buybarefootscience.com/?cid=425527

Tylenol, Advil, Naproxen all help, too.

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Specializes in or/trauma/teaching/geriatrics.
Those z-coils are REALLY expensive. I've had good luck w/an insert called barefoot science. You have to read the website to see how it works. http://www.buybarefootscience.com/?cid=425527

Tylenol, Advil, Naproxen all help, too.

I realize that z-coils are rather expensive but so is foot surgery. It takes much less time for my bank account to recover from a small expensive of $200 than for it to have to choke up the complete $2000 .00 deductable if I need to have surgery on my feet. Foot science may work but those type of orthotics wear out rather quickly and in the long run you might spend alot more on your feet than if you just took care of them to begin with. We as nurses' are on out feet for hours at a time. This profession needs to start being proactive with our health in general instead of reactive. I just think that starting with your feet is a good start. Making sure there is not excess weight on those feet would be the next step.........................:lol2:

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I also have plantar fasciitis.

I have good luck with Crocs Rx - they can only be ordered online. They are deep enough for an orthotic. (They come in white, too).

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
Making sure there is not excess weight on those feet would be the next step.
I agree. I have noticed that I experience significantly less soreness and foot pain since I've lost some weight.
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