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anyone know which are the best trainers for osteoporosis, I have just got normal trainers at the moment, but I have read that it's best not to have to much cushioning. I generally have to put inserts in anyway.

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Eilidhmac

hi, I am replying as I have had the same problem and hope I can help a little. I had Skechers which were so comfortable but totally unsuitable for walking ant distance in . I am 81 and try to do about 3 miles a day. I have now got ASICS which are brilliant with good support but feel light. I don’t use insoles but I wear pads across my metatarsal joints as I had a bit of a problem there last year. Hope others can help you more. I have spoken to a podiatrist and she recommended the ASICS Ortholite Gel.

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Radars in reply toEilidhmac

thanks, but they have maybe a bit to much cushioning.

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Fruitandnutcase in reply toEilidhmac

I have also used ASICS Ortholite Gel and found them to be very comfortable but I’d say they have quite a lot of padding. Why / where have you read that it’s not good to have too much padding?

At the moment I am wearing ECCO GoreTex trainers - the ladies equivalent of this gb.ecco.com/en-GB/Men/Shoes...

Alas, they are not cheap but they last and I find them very comfortable and because they are waterproof I go out in them in all weathers. They also have a removable insole that allows for wider feet annd when you do that there is no cushioning to speak of. and I wear them with a little sorbothane heel insert.

I have found that some ECCO styles just don’t suit my feet though so although something suits some people there is no guarantee they will suit you. For indoors I use a pair of Sketchers slip -ons instead of slippers.

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Radars in reply toFruitandnutcase

a lot of people walk about the house in bare feet. good for osteoporosis.

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Fruitandnutcase in reply toRadars

I know going around with bare feet is supposed to be good for your feet but not for me, I get plantar fasciitis. Very painful so I always get good shoes.My podiatrist and physio say always to wear supportive shoes.

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love42france in reply toRadars

Have a job going barefoot in my house as we have a large log burner and although I vacuum daily the risk of splinters is there. I wear natural felt slippers indoors as they give my feet my toes width to move in. I wear sketchers outside.

I've started using Hike barefoot shoes which allow the foot to move fully and naturally. The toes can spread out and they're very comfortable. The sole is rubbery with really good grip which means I feel very confident walking in potentially slippery situations. They are advertised as being good for plantar faciitis. I haven't walked a long distance in them though. Hope this helps.

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Radars in reply torockingseventies

thankyou, I will look into them are they waterproof.

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rockingseventies in reply toRadars

Yes, I have two pairs of their waterproof winter boots and a pair of their lightweight indoor shoes which have holes in the soles for breathability!

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Radars in reply torockingseventies

which was the winter shoes called there are a lot and different prices.

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rockingseventies in reply toRadars

They were called Caspar Pro. They are expensive - I bought them with a two for one promotion.

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Fruitandnutcase in reply torockingseventies

That’s interesting because a lot of my Pilates group are using them and I was asking about how supportive they were because I wasn’t sure if they would suit me - my Pilates teacher who is a physio shook her head and said she didn’t think they would be good for me. I’m seeing my podiatrist in a couple of weeks so I will ask her what she thinks.

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rockingseventies in reply toFruitandnutcase

I think the conventional thinking is that you need cushioning to protect bones which makes sense. There is so much conflicting advice out there for everything - medication/exercise etc. It is very difficult to make personal decisions when even clinical experts say different things.

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Fruitandnutcase in reply torockingseventies

It is isn’t it - I’ve always had weird feet though, must say I’m tempted to try those shoes though. Especially as you get waterproof ones.

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Radars in reply torockingseventies

I have been looking around and I think us with osteoporosis need some cushioning, and barefoot shoes are cold in winter and put more stress on spine and bones.

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rockingseventies in reply toRadars

Thanks for looking into it and letting us know.

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Radars in reply torockingseventies

yeah I have no problem walking yet, so I think a good pair of walking trainers will be ok.

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Mongoose59

Hi I was advised to use Hotter shoes which have good support and some cushioning.

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CinnamonRose

I can only walk in Fitflops, they do great trainers. I've lots of pairs of different brands worn a handful of times. It's something to do with the soles, they're often recommended by Chiropractors.

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Yatzy in reply toCinnamonRose

I use Fitflops too, indoors and out. Very comfortable and supportive, I find, they are available in a variety of weights, materials and styles. Other makes I’ve tried tend to jarr my spine, resulting in pain.

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CinnamonRose in reply toYatzy

Yes, I can't walk any distance in any other type of shoe! I've got loads of the sliders, boots and a pair of trainers, pity they're so pricey but they're worth it

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