Recommendations please for shoes?

[Elphabafromcornwall]

Please help! I am like Cinderella's Ugly Sister trying to jam my fat old lady arthritic feet into decent shoes. I don't want old lady shoes - and could do with some that have nice comfy insoles - so I don't feel that I am walking on marbles. Can you recommend any you like for me please?

[cazzyme]

I get my shoes from the orthotics depth from the hospital I don't know if you qualify but they have quite a range and a lot are very modern. If not try echo shoes or hitters.

[cazzyme in reply to cazzyme]

Sorry misspelling I meant Hotters

[summer32A]

Have had this very problem.. got a pair if pretty reiker anti stress shoes

[Crusee]

Hi

Cazzy me has just suggested Hotter.I use these.They are not cheap but well worth the money and are quite modern styles.

I have also used Cozy Feet- very comfy if my feet are particularly swollen but not modern designs by any stretch of the imagination.

At the moment I have my legs and feet in huge bandages so having to use kerrapods- far too hot and not in the least bit attractive but they do a job.

Good luck in your search hope you find something you like.

Crusee

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[Ali_H]

Hi,

I wear a hiking shoe (had done for years before RA) which are sturdy and I have in them purpose made insoles from the orthotics department. The insoles make huge difference for me as they have sunken areas where my big toe joints sit so they are taking less weight and they also have arch support. If you are not already see a podiatrist ask to be referred and they can then refer on to orthotics...it's worth it!

All the best

Ali

[smithfield]

Hi Kai. Hope you are well.

Could you send me a link on the elpha.... ones if poss. Have tried to Google but no joy.

X

[smithfield in reply to smithfield]

Kia please ignore the above post completely misread yours.

Note to self wear your glasses in future.

X

[Beaches2]

Hi

I am fortunate in that my feet haven't been affected at all by this condition, which is just as well as I already had big ( size 7) wide feet,made wider by bunions ( hereditary) so any further problems could have been a real problem with regards to half decent looking shoes. The past few years I have lived all summer in sketchers " go walk". I love them, stretchy with memory foam insoles, washable and I think look ok too. I've got 2 pairs of pump type ones and one pair of sliders that I use round the house in summer.....bliss.

[Matilda_1922]

You can try hotter wider fitting shoes or wider fitting shoes.

Can otain both on line

Good luck

[Stynk]

Doc martins work for me the bouncing sole and room for orthotics.

[earthwitch]

I love Joseph Seibel shoes - they may be mostly good walking shoe styles, but they come in lovely colours that makes them a whole lot more interesting than old lady shoes. Its the really springy soft soles that I love and that act as shock absorbers.

[nomoreheels]

I used to live in Fly Flots, I still have lots of their mules, sandals & a couple of pairs of boots. Actually I still do put them on for a limited time when I want to treat my feet to the squidgy soles, how rebellious am I?! (Don't tell my Podietrist though as I've to wear supportive enclosed shoes, laces ups or at a push Velcro now). Some Fly Flots even have removable innersoles to fit off the shelf & custom made orthotics in but unfortunately just not supportive enough anymore for my rubbish feet.

If you do a search for shoes in the box, top right hand corner, you'll find lots more posts from when we've talked about shoes before.

[Pea3]

I sympathise with your problem, I have found that the most comfortable, due to the thick soles, are 'fit flop', I have some slip on suede clogs by fit flop but they do many different styles. Xx

[Wilroda]

Thumbs up for Sketchers go walk 3! I managed to find a pair called Domination at an outlet centre which convert from a plimsoll to a slip on. I don't wear anything else now and my feet are pretty bad. Podiatry were no help at all. In fact I still don't have my shoes from them nine months on!

Hope you get some relief.

[lornaisobel]

sketchers are excellent and I get New Balance for walking Doc Martins are also good - don't buy shoes on line try first !!! You shouldn't feel as though you are walking on marbles - I use to be like that before the drugs kicked in - see RA nurse re - drugs

[smithfield]

Worry not Kai it was I who misunderstood your post, simply because I did not wear my glasses.

The problem with my feet is they are wide and I mean wide the RA has flatten them over the years.

In fact I am surprised I do not get a police escort saying Wide Vehicle when I leave the house.

xx

[smithfield in reply to smithfield]

PS the rest of me is skinney.

[Mimi21]

Another vote for Sketchers. I bought a pair a few weeks ago and find them light and they have a spongy insole . Use them for things like food shopping or popping to the shops. Will wear them to london today for travel then put something else on when I get to my "chocolate cream tea"!! Don't know what type they are but they are very bright ! I live in crocs flip flops indoors and have worn fit flops out and about in summer but have just been told by chiropodist that they are not supporting my arches and are just for fashion. Could do with something comfortable but with a slight heel for dresses as I have a couple of dinner dances coming up. I agree whenever I look at sensible shoes they look like granny shoes - depressing when friends are wearing beautiful heels .

[Judetheobscure]

Yes, Go Walk are all I wear now. As I mostly wear jeans and trousers that's not a problem. But I have used ballerina type shoes made from swede/soft material on occasion with a dress if I don't need to do much walking. These are are not well known makes just seen in passing.

[MrsBones123]

It is hard finding comfy shoes isn't it. My feet go from slim and narrow to puffy and wide in the same day.

Fly Flots were the answer for me, I like the Velcro mules type, because of their adjustability and cushioning soles. Sure I can walk a lot further in them than I would in normal sandals. I suppose they are a bit 'old lady'ish but not that bad, they make some nice styles and colours. I'm afraid the fashion boat sailed a long time ago as far as my feet are concerned I usually wear trousers anyway, when out and about so they're not that noticeable.

If feet are happy then so am I. xxx

[nomoreheels in reply to MrsBones123]

Aren't they soooo comfy Mrs B?! As I said in my reply above I used to live in them. I have some really nice wedges, higher than they generally do, bought for a wedding about 4 years ago. They were as always very comfy but had a backstrap that worked it's way down as I walked. Such a shame I can't wear them, they're just not supportive enough any more.

[MrsBones123 in reply to nomoreheels]

I find I can't wear back straps any longer too! I don't know why they end up working their way down, strange isn't it. Thought maybe toes aren't 'mobile' enough now to keep the front of the sandal in place, if that makes sense. Like they need a strap higher up the foot.

Wondering about the clog types but don't know if they'd press on sore toes.

Feet!! Very demanding aren't they lol xxx

[nomoreheels in reply to MrsBones123]

Very demanding! I have quite a few clogs/mules but only the ones which are adjustable, by Velcro or buckle to accommodate my feet swelling. This means they hold my foot in place so no toe gripping needed but feet so individual I suppose it depends how yours are affected, though I do have hammer toes & not had a problem. If you want to try them out & prefer not to invest too much in case you don't get on with them you could try eBay. I've had a few bargains but only ever bought new or unused ones because as you know the footbed moulds to the wearers foot, plus you don't want to be buying second hand shoes anyhow.

[gailboddy]

skechers for happy feet

[lucy40]

Hi I'm new here but have horrible feet also and good news- Hotter shoes are marvellous. Expensive but come in all sizes and extra wide also available. Beautiful leathers pretty sandals some with memory foam insoles. Send for catalogue. They are the only shoes I can wear. Good luck

[Jeanabelle60]

Thanks for othe video of Gay......beautiful creatures arent they? Jean

[smithfield]

Not quite what I had in mind Kai.

But loved the one with the cats and dogs lying in the strip of sun.

Do you keep a video library you can tap into at appropriate moments.?

Have a good day.xx

[smithfield]

You could call it Goggle

Xx

[linda-5502]

I am just the same, I find that J D Williams has good shoes in 2 widths they are always comfortable, fashionable and some have extra insoles in. Another one is Padders they are good too. hope this helps xxx

[Craftaholic]

I buy riker shoes find these the best expensive but good

[MrsBones123 in reply to Craftaholic]

I like Rieker boots too. Have two pairs, bought last pair in the sales as they are a bit pricey, but first pair still going strong after about 4 years, no sign of wear on soles. Nice and lightweight aren't they. xxx

[smithfield]

Sunglasses and eye. Very appropriate.

[CloudTreeDrive13]

I have R A and get my shoes fitted and made from the hospital, being allowed 2 pairs a year but only use 1 pair. You get insoles made up within the shoe. A referral from your rheumy consultant is probably required. They are so comfy as i need them for work and recently had to get mine re heeled. The saying goes "if you don't ask you don't get". Good luck.

[Aless2002]

I have worn Crocs classic 'clogs' around home when it's not too hot here (Southern Australia) for about 8 years. I wear them with thick socks in winter. In summer I wear their slide style(Cleo), only around home or for quick trips to the shop. I always buy new when the tread wears out- can't afford to slip over! The clogs truly saved my feet when I had plantar fasciitis badly and couldn't have any more cortisone injections.

For more formal shoes I've found that fairly flat (level) and not too high platform shoes work instead of the excruciating heels. I have to hunt them out but it's worth it! For shopping, casual wear and travel, I've started to buy the better brands from Europe (Germany mostly). They ARE expensive, but have been worth the money.I wait for sales. I'm supposed to be wearing new orthotics but haven't needed to yet, so I'm stalling!!!!

For people in Australia, I bought a pair of Australian made Kroten( umlat-sp?- over the O) casual walking shoes from one of the expensive shoe shops. They cost under $100, and come in winter styles (watertight) and summer styles(have specially designed ventilation holes in the soles!!). Bargain, and they look trend as a bonus!!

I wore these on an independent 10 week trip overseas last year, alternating with good sandals, and I was able to cope with walking through West Coast USA,Canada,Alaska,Eastern Canada,New York(!!),Germany, and all of Scandinavia (with some down time occasionally when I was knackered!!) My husband was amazed that I coped so well on no meds except a small dose of MTX once a week.I credit the shoes for that.Hope this helps someone.