I've recently received made to measure open toed, knee length compression socks. These are the nth pair I've had over the last six or so years.
A year ago I slipped going downstairs and from the 8th tread went down on my bottom, with my right leg bent backwards. The results were a hairline fracture of my fibula and my Peroneal nerve not performing one of its 3 functions, the ability to raise the front of your foot off the ground or floor. As a result I wear on that leg and foot a splint (or brace or orthotic).
Today I've had aching feet, probably from the pavements in the Pennine village I live in, rather than from the socks, which I've taken off early.
Do others who wear orthotics find the socks more uncomfortable. I'm male, from the UK, aged 76, and also have asthma and permanent though asymptomatic atrial fibrillation. I walk with a stick outside for balance and confidence. In the house I don't use a stick. I'm 6'7" tall. (Single but definitely not looking for a partner).
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my compression stockings are working on my lower legs but my foot remains the problem
I am sorry to hear of your difficulty. I have just been prescribed custom made below knee stockings and am overwhelmed by their comfort. However I believe there could be a problem with my orthotic, which is an insole. I am having difficulty finding shoes to fit me. Keep positive!
I wear shoes from cosyfeet.com it's worth looking at their catalogue.
I realise I must now go to men's shoes. I will look locally first.
Cosyfeet do more women's than men's shoes. They are roomy. I think my problem is that I'm not fit enough. For 50 weeks I was looked after my sisters in Lincolnshire and didn't get enough exercise and my body isn't used to exercise.
You may find you have a shop fairly close to you that stocks DB wider fit shoes ( widths for women fo from EE to 8E); they have a great range of styles and colours: widerfitshoes.co.uk
I have been wearing DB shoes in 8E for years. Bought by mail order but I do seem to remember there is a shop within a days journey. I will try.