Help with footwear please! I am very sensitive to pain and my feet hurt. There has been some help with this and I wonder what I might do?

No matter how comfortable shoes are when I try them on they become uncomfortable and often painful to wear after I’ve had them on a short time. The only relief I have is when I sit and put my feet up but I don’t want to be stuck in my chair all day!! I am male and 67 so I’ve done a few miles and have peripheral neuropathy issues in my hands and feet. I prefer sandals in hot weather but the footbed in mine is too hard and uncomfortable (thick socks help but that’s never a good look!!!!!).

I try to get exercise as much as I can and massage my feet taking particular care on hygiene and keeping my feet dry. Any advice would be great. Thanks in advance

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Not yet. I’m going into town tomorrow with my wife so I’ll put them on my shopping list! Thanks

[rosewine]

Something with a memory foam footed might be the answer as it can relieve pain on the pressure points.

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Thanks

[NatRose]

Hi. I found sketchers go walk arch fit sandals, which are amazing. £60 is pricey but I can wear them all day and walk without my legs feeling heavy. I think they are amazing. I hope you find something. You probably need a soft thick sole rather than a hard one

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Thanks. I’ve put them on my list!

[Claire-A]

Have you tried cosyfeet.com JD Williams also do a wide range of comfort fittings

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Thanks Claire. I’ve looked at them and the cosyfeet site looks good. I’m wary of internet shopping as I like to try shoes on before buying! If my trip to town draws a blank I may come back to the cosyfeet site!

[Judithdalston in reply to Hidden]

Cosy Feet are very good at taking back returns, without time restriction...I order lots and perhaps only keep one pair. Expensive to start with, tho refunds are quick, but means I can try shoes on with different socks, at different times of day/weather etc. I get nhs insoles for fallen arches to help with knee etc pain, that fit in many Cosy Feet shoes/boots.

[Paige1999]

Skethers all the way. I am on my feet for 4 hours solid every day at work and they are the only things i can wear. I have only had trainers up till now but just bought sandals.

[ruthanfo]

I have to have boots which don't touch my toes and sandals too.

[Nannainpain]

Hi, I know where you are coming from with foot pain! I can walk for miles with no or little pain but as soon as I stop & sit down then get up again the pain is like nails in my feet then I stagger around in agony until it resolves itself. I find sketchers of any description definitely help, trainers give you the soft support you need & the summer sandals are great for comfort whilst allowing your feet to breathe.Good luck on your quest to find something comfortable to wear!

[Hidden]

Try extra-wide fitting velcro fastening bedroom slippers with sheepskin insoles. I wear them night and day inside the house and outside. It doesn't matter what people think. If they ease your pain and suffering....that's what matters.

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Thanks for your help. I might resort to your idea if I get no further

[ZoBo]

I've recently bought 2 pairs of Hotter trainers, they look fabulous and I'm very fashion conscious. The most comfortable and supportive,stylish footwear. People have actually asked me where did I buy them!

[Phanerzoic]

Hi Rockgo,

I only wear Nike Run Free 5.0 running trainers and have done for many years now. They have a soft rubber hexagon sole pattern with a fabric upper so everything moves comfortably with your feet; and they are very lightweight. It is like an extension of your feet.

In summer I find RipCurl flip flops is the best thing until they become impacted and I just buy another pair.

I only ever buy these two styles of footwear. I have not purchased any other footwear in the last 10 years due to my foot pain.

I also use BetterYou Original Magnesium Oil Spray on my feet when things are really bad.

I take Amitriptyline 20mg a night and this is the only drug I have tried which reduces the pain enough in my feet (and hands) to sleep at night.

Hope this helps you in some way.

[Knittingnutt]

Have you tried ‘Crocs’ ? They’re not everyone’s cup of tea but they are so very comfortable, I have many types of these shoes and swear by them x

[GrumpyTired]

I’ve done this search too. I find rotating between different shoes helps. Birkenstock’s really suit me in the summer - Can walk for miles in them. Nike running shoes are also good. I have the run flex ones I think. It really depends on your gait and arch.

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I have been shopping today and have come home with a pair of Karrimor closed sandals with a soft(ish) contoured footbed, a pair of Skechers memory foam insole trainers and a pair of Brooks running shoes. The last pair came from a specialist running shop where the manager looked closely at my feet paying attention to my insteps and how I stand. He also watched me walk and then I tried some different shoes and one pair felt really good. I hope they continue to be good. I particularly liked that they made me more stable and I felt safe wearing them. Thanks everyone for your help oh and I have tried crocs but they won’t stay on my feet!