Really, really comfortable shoes… 👞

When I had plantar fasciitis, still wanted to wear favourite shoes, obvs far too vain, was recommended inner soles, they were and are a lifesaver, called PRO 11 well-being, reasonably priced, maybe they can help you.

My late husband suffered with PF for years and ended up living in Skechers they were the only shoe that relieved his pain enough for him to be able to work.

I've never had any Emu boots FannyC, but I wear Sketchers shoes and boots exclusively. I am prone to bouts of plantar fascists and I also have a tailors bunion on the joint of my little toe which rubs on other shoes.
My brother-in-law suffers from rheumatoid arthritis and his consultant advised him to wear Sketchers shoes as most of his patients found them the most comfortable.

I don't have PF, just fussy feet that are in pretty good nick. That part of my life that I don't spend in wellies or hiking boots, I spend in Birkenstock "Gary" shoes or "Bend". They both have anatomically shaped insoles.

I don't think Uggs are very supportive, FannyCornforth.

Have you seen a podiatrist at all? Perhaps you need orthotic insoles.

I find Widerfit Shoes very good, some (not all) of their boots are soft and comfortable as well as supportive and not all are wider fit.
They do slippers too, in various widths.

My Aunt swears by Emu Boots and Sketchers trainers
Wear boring sensible shoes
when young will avoid many foot problems when older, and young children should wear the cheapest shoes on the market, then throw out and replace size every few weeks …
My girls now 47 and 53 both have excellent healthy feet

Doc Martens?

They are not as hideous to break in as they used to be - many style are soft leather, and there are some suede ones, too. Not all the styles are 'bovver boots' either - I have embroidered ones and various other feminine styles, and they do shoes and sandals as well as boots. They all have 'Airwair' soles, which are bouncy, and are very comfy when worn in. Spray liberally with shoe softener and wear around the house with two pairs of socks for a while, and when they have moulded to your feet they will be like slippers.

Thank you all.
I’ve bought every insole and support sock going.
The socks make things worse.
Some of the insoles help a bit, but they feel so hard.
My feet are really sensitive - a bit like The Princess and the Pea.
I have been told that I will be able to have a steroid injection if it goes on for much longer.
But they are controversial because they can cause damage.

There’s no way that I could wear Docs! I’d be shredded to bits.
I do love how they look though.

If you haven’t already please look at acupuncture for the PF.
Mine was sorted in 1 session.
It was incredible.

The orthotics made by the Podiatry Dept aren't hard like some that you buy.

The podiatrist also advised against Skechers but I do wear them indoors as they're more supportive than slippers.

Deede I’ve always worn boring, sensible shoes.
My feet have always been sensitive.
I’ve never, ever worn heels.
I’ve obviously got an issue with my bones (what with my original hip being that of a 90 year old, ie 40 years older than me).
It’s athletes who usually get Frieberg’s.
I’ve never done anything even slightly athletic in my life

Thank you Callistemon, I’ll definitely go down the podiatry route

Sago

If you haven’t already please look at acupuncture for the PF.
Mine was sorted in 1 session.
It was incredible.

Oh wow! Yes, I will do. I’ve not heard of that.
I’m really pleased I started this thread, thank you

FannyCornforth

There’s no way that I could wear Docs! I’d be shredded to bits.
I do love how they look though.

Up to you, but the new ones are not remotely the same as the old evil ones . Look on there website - they do soft leather styles too.

They can make insoles to alleviate specific problems.

You'll have to go through your GP.
Good luck.

I’ve got really narrow feet and a very high instep. That could be the problem with the PF

Fanny, I also have Freiberg's and my RA consultant suggested Sketchers trainers after orthotics didn't help.

With Uggs you may tend to scrunch up the toes as you walk without realising it, leading to more pain.

I have been wearing fitflop shoes for years, and have just bought a pair of their slippers, so comfy, I wish I could wear them outside as well. You can get them off Amazon and send them back if not comfy. Don't pay full price, you can get good deals.

TG trainers with squishy soles are now acceptable foot wear anywhere (👏👏EMMA Thomason’s white trainers at Buckingham Palace)
Not sure I could get into “ normal” or smart shoes anywhere.
How pleased my mum would have been at the contents of my shoe cupboard.
(Emu/Uggly boots too flat for me )

My Freiberg's is due to osteoporosis and unhealed stress fractors. I have three we know of. In fact this morning my foot is extremely painful.
Where I live, you can self refer to Podiatry.

I was going to recommend Wider Fit shoes too but clearly not appropriate. I wear orthotics provided by my podiatrist which are quite soft. Trainers may be your best bet. When I was recovering from long illnesses and my feet were a problem my daughter took me to a running shop! They were lovely, my bunions and arthritic toes didn’t phase them, and sorted me out with a pair of really comfortable and supportive trainers.

I can’t recommend a good podiatrist highly enough. My OH was going to give up walking, rambling that is, which is his main pastime because of painful feet.

He saw a specialist sports podiatrist (privately) had computerised gait assessment resulting in custom made insoles which have made a huge difference. He now regularly walks 8 - 9 miles with his chums, despite bilateral hip replacements. He can do stiles too!

Some off the shelf insoles/inserts may do more harm than good.

I’ve got loads of trainers. Puma are my favourite. I also like Hotter trainers, the extra squishy ones.
It seems that I have run out of options and need to see a podiatrist or acupuncturist as Sago suggested.

Oh Mary! That’s something else we’ve got in common