Feet and swimming : Feet and swimming Hi wondering if... - NRAS

NRAS

37,274 members46,139 posts

Feet and swimming

Cherryblossom12 profile image
7 Replies

Feet and swimming

Hi wondering if anyone can help? I’ve had RA positive since 1980 and now aged 70 I’ve need knee and hip replacement in the last 6 months. I am recovering well and now want to add swimming to my recovery program. RA started in my feet and since 4 lots of foot surgery i cannot-walk on any hard surface without something spongy under my feet. I can get from changing room to poolside in flip flops but need something to swim in for when I put my feet down on bottom of pool.

Any ideas or suggestions would be a great help!!

Written by
Cherryblossom12 profile image
Cherryblossom12
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
7 Replies
Lolabridge profile image
Lolabridge

Have a look on the Land’s End website or ring them for a catalogue. I think they sell shoes for wearing in the water. I don’t know how soft the soles are but they would be softer than the “jelly sandals” we had as children.

helixhelix profile image
helixhelix

I think you need to try to get to a sports shop to try them on. There are a big range of swimming and surfing shoes now, and the soles vary depending on what the sport is. Some have quite thick soles and look spongy, others are just like waterproof socks. Google swimming shoes and you’ll get a feel for the range.

charisma profile image
charisma

Hi Cherryblossom

I found some that suit me. I cannot put bare feet on any floor without comfy padded sandals or shoes on my feet.

So I bought various types of water/swim shoes from Amazon before finding some that do the job for me.

Since our feet are not the same, you might find they don’t suit but worth a look at least?

Mine are the pink ones. They have good outer sole with very soft insole and mesh upper.

amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B07Q2W...

emmajj1971 profile image
emmajj1971

Try diving shoes. you might find that the bottom of the pool will be ok because of the water.

Metal-legs profile image
Metal-legs

Crocs are great for getting around the pool and into the water. I keep mine on to do exercises in the pool, then take them off to do very gentle swimming. I find swimming in water really helps with foot pain, it's something about the feeling of water between the toes.....

Best of luck with your recovery program

BonnieT profile image
BonnieT

Water shoes. Check on Amazon. They have them.

Hello, Did you find something for your feet? I use ankle neoprene zip up kayak shoes. I actually forgot i had them and was using slip ons that weren't as sturdy. I now feel very confident doing my exercises.

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Swimming

Hi again. The rheumi nurse told me in a recent phone conversation that swimming 'little and often'...
PennyW1 profile image

RA and feet

Found I can hardly walk since been off biologics .was on 7 different types over 14years...
Amy65 profile image

X-Ray's of hands & feet with RA

Please can any other RA sufferers advise or offer any explanation as to why my X-Ray's of my hands...
caz3333 profile image

ra/oa in neck and swimming

hi all, I used to swim 5 days a week, but since developing arthritis in my neck I’ve virtually...
Emye343 profile image

Feet

Feet I wonder what problems other people have with their feet. I developed bunions at about the...

Moderation team

See all
KateL-NRAS profile image
KateL-NRASAdministrator
Donagh-NRAS profile image
Donagh-NRASAdministrator
Nicola-NRAS profile image
Nicola-NRASAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.