Really, really comfortable shoes… 👞

I think Uggs are better than Emu. A physio told me to wear Skechers. So comfortable

FannyCornforth

Hello 😫

I’ve got terrible plantar fasciitis.
I’ve also got something called Frieberg’s Disease, which means one of my toes has a micro fracture, and it’s really playing up too.

I can only manage to walk around the house atm.
And not for long.

I like shoes with lots of squidge and a good sole.
I usually wear Uggs, but even they hurt.
I’m wearing very thick socks which seem to help a bit.

Any thoughts, recommendations please?

Oh, and has anyone ever had Emu boots?
How do they compare to Uggs?

Thank you

I used to have plantar f.It really is painful. But I wear Fitflop shoes and trainers…I find them so comfortable.I’m out everyday,walking the dog and I never suffer with my feet now.

I too suffer with of and RA badly and my toes are so sensitive at times I can’t put any pressure on them. I wear two pair of socks one an two sizes larger than normal and then wide Sketchers. Both, trainers, boots and slippers I cannot cope with anything else. My podiatrist said I had to wear lace ups as the give more support but they are not always easy to get in slippers and boots. I think two pear of socks make a huge difference.

Dolt! I should have said that they're called, "cloud sliders" Sorry!

My feet are narrow with a high arch. In my later years I traded style for COMFORT.

There are many options for you to nurse and heal your feet because these days footwear is being created to be stylish along with orthopedic qualities.

First and foremost try to get CUSTOM orthotics that are molded to the shape of your feet, instep. They can be placed in most of your shoes, but not dress shoes.

Another her option is a laced up athletic sneaker, with arch support, lightweight with a thick sole for comfort. A thicker bouncy sole will shock absorb as you walk.

I’ve been buying well made Hotter shoes/boots for years and (my fav) Sketchers for everyday, casual wear. Once you find your “brand” stick with it! Investing in a good pair of shoes will help heal and will reflect in your posture and your face.
Cheers!
USA Gundy

I can recommend the Sketchers as well, especially their new "arch fit".
I am very comfortable in Birkenstock though I buy the clogs there and the sandals, I believe they are called Arizona.

I do suffer from bouts of PF as well and using these two brands means I go longer without issues.
Hope you get relief soon.

Podiatrist and follow the advice!

Uggs gave me plantar facilities.
I was on my feet at work all day, so then I started wearing sketchers.

In summer I wore fit flops anyway, but then I realised my pain was less.

Sketchers and uggs have no arch support what so ever and do not support your feet.
Unless they are sketchers arch.

It took me awhile and lots of money, some shoes are too arched for my foot and didn't work. But everyone is different.

I have found primark sliders are great for slippers at only £6 and support your foot whilst not wearing shoes. Currently in primark, last week I bought a fascia pink fluffy pair and I also have black.
Never bare feet.

As also mentioned pro 11 insoles (amazon) are great and can be full or 3/4.
This year I've got them in a £20pair of fashion boots and I'm really happy they have worked.

In summer the cheapest I've found are sliders by fitflop.

It's taken me 5years since wearing Uggs to not be in pain all the time.

Due to bunions and flat feet I have been wearing custom-made orthotics for many years as otherwise I wouldn't be able to walk at all. I have never been able to wear Birkenstocks as they are the wrong shape for my feet but Rieker and Rohde have been ok for slippers at least. I've also had bouts of PF and found that special exercises and anti-inflammatories help a lot to ease it.

Uggs gave me plantar facilities
They're too flat and not supportive, NambyPamby

I do wear Skechers indoors but with orthotics. The podiatrist said most of them are too soft, if you can bend them, toe to heel, then they will give no support.

I found a gel ice pack underneath my instep for 10 minutes a couple of times a day for a few days and rolling round a small hard ball like a golf ball also under my instep really helped. Also gel wedges on a sort of wide elastic that you wear on both feet were excellent. I’d been looking on Amazon to replace a pair that had been mislaid! Couldn’t find what I was looking for, the ones on stockinet were rubbish. However as I’d looked on Amazon I started getting adverts on Facebook and one fitted the bill exactly. From memory they were American, despatched from the U.K. and cost about £13.50. They are wonderful. First sign of pain and on they go. Because they fit on your feet you can wear them with sandals.

My footwear is only comfortable when I have worn it for about 2 years. My bunions need to bed in. 😟

My podiatrist sold me shaped insoles. They were brilliant. Less than a tenner.

My neice uses ACTI PATCH for her PF ,she says she gets great results from it.You can get it from the chemist or online.My daughter used them for other pains due to fibromyalgia ,sadly nothing works for long with that and we constantly look for other solutions

I’ve found wearing Fit Flops really helps plantar fasciitis. I have Fit Flop boots, sandals and even slippers. When gardening I put soft insoles into my wellies.

Plantar fasciitis is often caused by tight calf muscles:
www.bannerhealth.com/healthcareblog/better-me/plantar-fasciitis#:~:text=%E2%80%9CTypically%2C%20plantar%20fasciitis%20is%20caused,bone%20into%20the%20plantar%20fascia.%E2%80%9D

Exercises also help to strengthen the calf, which lessens the heel pain:
www.nhsaaa.net/allied-health-professionals-ahps/musculoskeletal-service/plantar-fasciitis-exercises/

I have some Emu ankle boots, OP. I mostly wear them as slippers but here is a great tip for fluffy lined shoes,slippers of sheepskin insoles.
Get a metal back scratcher and rake the insides as they start to flatten.
It really works!

Googled and found Ailuka 2 pair arch support £11.99 on Amazon. Looks very similar to mine. Sorry I don’t do links!

I had footbed support insoles when I had Plantar F.agony...... did find that exercises finally solved the issue .I had physio which helped a lot and pilates too, greatly improved and never returned. I think it arrived when i went to flatties after 40 years of heels at work!! I also suffered excruciating tendonitis in achilles ....aaargh! i would never wear heels given the choice again!

Jhghuu

I wear Skechers because they are the only thing I find comfortable for my swollen feet. I have some twinkly pink ones that are my favourites.

Have you tried Ecco shoes/boots? I have RA and find them very comfortable and supportive.

Was referred to podiatry and after a 9 month wait the NHS sent me to a private one. He was rubbish!

I haven’t yet read all the comments. I will but later. I had awful PF for 18 months which eventually cleared up. I then went to a retreat and walked up a steep hill as part of the therapy and when I got back I could only walk on tiptoes. It was back. I had a fascia massage followed by using climbers tape and could immediately walk. You can find how to apply the climbers tape on you tube. If I ever get it now I use the climbers tape and it sorts it out. Basically I believe it keeps your muscles still and allows your fascia to move and that allows your ligaments to do their job. The masseuse massages your calf to separate the fascia from the muscle - also look at Ashley Black and her various tools to keep your own fascia in good order. It sounds mad but it works brilliantly.

Definitely get a podietry assessment. They are great for not only foot problems but everything posture related too.

I’ve had a few foot problems over the years. For indoors and gardening I wear Crocs or Fitflops. For outdoors I wear Fitflops. I’ve walked Venice with Plantar Fasciitis in my Fitflop boots. They’re not cheap but last ages. The calf length ones I’m wearing now are about ten years old. Worth every Penny. Btw crocs are trendy now. My very fashion conscious daughters each have a pair. I wear plain black. The genuine ones, made of rubber. Not the plastic look a likes.