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Post by None on Nov 10, 2022 19:33:21 GMT
I'm on my feet on concrete 8 hours a day. I have purchased 4 new pairs of work shoes and nothings helps. When i get home and take them off it hurts to walk on the floor. Can anyone suggest a really comfortable, soft, soothing pair of shoes for around the house. I really just want to cry right now. Tia. ** edited to add I ordered the Hoka. Darn they are$$$. But if my feet and legs so hurting they will be worth it. Thanks. Update 11/16. The Oofos came today. I have been wearing them around the house. They hold me at a completely different posture. I don't feel any pressure on my back or hips. And my feet feel better. Yay.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Nov 10, 2022 19:34:58 GMT
I have some shoes by Earth brand and I wear them for hours a day. I got them at Ronsons and they are awesome!
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Post by ~summer~ on Nov 10, 2022 19:37:49 GMT
I’m so sorry. Concrete is very hard on feet.
Are you walking or standing on concrete? Just wondering if you can add any shock absorbing mats to where you mostly stand/work.
My most comfortable/cushioning shoes are Hokas, new balance fresh foam and On running shoes. For around house I like Birkenstocks.
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Post by dianegg on Nov 10, 2022 19:46:19 GMT
I am a long time lurker here and I feel compelled to comment on
This post.
I also had this issue along with knee pain.
I swear by Oofos, they are super absorbent.
They are considered a recovery shoe/sandal
but I wear them all the time. They have a few different styles to choose from. Seriously, I have no foot or knee pain anymore.
You can purchase them directly from them and some styles are available on Amazon. Oofos.com.
Your feet will thank you.
I should also add that these have an arch support and a hell cup.
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Post by flanz on Nov 10, 2022 19:47:10 GMT
I was just going to recommend HOKAs as well.
I'm sorry... that sounds rough. Good luck finding a solution!
Have you spoken with a podiatrist?
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Nov 10, 2022 19:47:29 GMT
You need to find work shoes that are better for your feet.
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Post by bluebird71 on Nov 10, 2022 20:11:39 GMT
I don't have a shoe recommendation, but do you have insoles in your shoes? I got a job cashiering at Target a few years ago and new insoles really helped
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Post by CeeScraps on Nov 10, 2022 20:15:30 GMT
Do you have arch supports? That also may make a difference in your feet.
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Post by disneypal on Nov 10, 2022 20:16:55 GMT
Question: Are you standing on your feet all day or are you walking around all day? If you are mostly standing - I recommend getting a cushioned mat to stand on while you work. |
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Post by Tearisci on Nov 10, 2022 20:20:55 GMT
I second Hokas and also Sketchers Go Walk.
Both are very comfy and heading with me to Disneyland today!
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Post by papersilly on Nov 10, 2022 21:55:56 GMT
do you have room to put gel inserts in your shoes? they make a world of difference in cushioning. i even put them in my Asics if i'm walking around all day.
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Post by elaine on Nov 10, 2022 22:02:55 GMT
Oofos.
At work. And around the house. Game changer for me as a teacher.
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Post by None on Nov 10, 2022 22:04:05 GMT
I have some shoes by Earth brand and I wear them for hours a day. I got them at Ronsons and they are awesome! thank you, i will look into them. |
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Post by None on Nov 10, 2022 22:05:00 GMT
I’m so sorry. Concrete is very hard on feet. Are you walking or standing on concrete? Just wondering if you can add any shock absorbing mats to where you mostly stand/work. My most comfortable/cushioning shoes are Hokas, new balance fresh foam and On running shoes. For around house I like Birkenstocks. i am walking. I do receiving so I do move around. |
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Post by None on Nov 10, 2022 22:06:16 GMT
I am a long time lurker here and I feel compelled to comment on This post. I also had this issue along with knee pain. I swear by Oofos, they are super absorbent. They are considered a recovery shoe/sandal but I wear them all the time. They have a few different styles to choose from. Seriously, I have no foot or knee pain anymore. You can purchase them directly from them and some styles are available on Amazon. Oofos.com. Your feet will thank you. I should also add that these have an arch support and a hell cup. I have osteoarthritis in my knee also. Between the two and age and weight it's a nightmare. I'll check them out |
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Post by None on Nov 10, 2022 22:07:16 GMT
I was just going to recommend HOKAs as well. I'm sorry... that sounds rough. Good luck finding a solution! Have you spoken with a podiatrist? I have not been to a podiatrist yet. Thank you for the suggestion. |
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Post by None on Nov 10, 2022 22:08:41 GMT
You need to find work shoes that are better for your feet. I use to do really well with Merrill brand. I have purchased Ortho feet and two different types of Skechers with memory foam. None are helping anymore. |
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Post by None on Nov 10, 2022 22:09:51 GMT
Question: Are you standing on your feet all day or are you walking around all day? If you are mostly standing - I recommend getting a cushioned mat to stand on while you work. i could use a matt, but I walk around a lot, also. |
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Post by purplebee on Nov 10, 2022 22:22:35 GMT
Bought a pair of Hokas last month. I like them so far and they are very cushion-y! I’m on my feet on hard surface floors as well.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Nov 10, 2022 22:26:00 GMT
I actually just saw a podiatrist today. She recommended that I try OTC insoles to see if I like them or not before getting custom orthotics. She recommended Super Feet, power step pillow top, and Don Joy (for high arches since that is what I have).
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Post by peasapie on Nov 10, 2022 22:48:09 GMT
I wear Hoka sneakers with orthotics and love Oofos sandals at home.
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Post by basketdiva on Nov 10, 2022 22:53:35 GMT
Husband recommends superfeet insoles. Really helped him. We have a farm supply type store ( has everything including footwear and they have a sample box for you to try the various styles. link |
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Post by monklady123 on Nov 10, 2022 23:09:47 GMT
I'll add another vote for Hokas. I think I heard about them here originally (because don't all the best suggestions come from the Peas? lol) but I didn't buy them right away. Then one day dd showed up here with new Hokas and I said "oh I've heard of those!" lol. So I bought a pair (from Zappos) and they are SO. WONDERFUL! omg.
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Post by None on Nov 10, 2022 23:19:50 GMT
Edit in original post. Thanks all
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Post by Merge on Nov 10, 2022 23:30:35 GMT
Glad you're getting the Hokas. I resisted them for a long time because of the cost, but they've been worth every penny. I see a huge different in my body (energy levels, joint pain/lack of pain) after a day of teaching in Hokas vs. any other shoes I have. I bought a second pair immediately after the first one. I do have a pair of Oofos flip flops for around the house as well, and they're great. I just can't wear them to work.  In addition to the good shoes, make sure you are getting in some deep stretching/yoga at the end of the day. Doesn't have to be anything fancy or difficult. There are a million short videos on YouTube. Keeping your hips, lower back, and hamstrings loose and flexible goes a long way towards relieving foot, ankle, and knee fatigue as well. |
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Post by nursema on Nov 10, 2022 23:44:12 GMT
I have no new recommendations to add since you’ve already received so many good ones, but the majority of nurses I work with wear Hokas until they’re starting to break down and then order their next pair. Some order two pairs at a time.
I do hope you find something that helps, I’m sorry you’re in so much pain. I can definitely empathize. 🙏🏼
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Post by elaine on Nov 10, 2022 23:51:48 GMT
Glad you're getting the Hokas. I resisted them for a long time because of the cost, but they've been worth every penny. I see a huge different in my body (energy levels, joint pain/lack of pain) after a day of teaching in Hokas vs. any other shoes I have. I bought a second pair immediately after the first one. I do have a pair of Oofos flip flops for around the house as well, and they're great. I just can't wear them to work. In addition to the good shoes, make sure you are getting in some deep stretching/yoga at the end of the day. Doesn't have to be anything fancy or difficult. There are a million short videos on YouTube. Keeping your hips, lower back, and hamstrings loose and flexible goes a long way towards relieving foot, ankle, and knee fatigue as well. FWIW, I don’t wear my oofos slides to work, but I now own 4 different pairs of these and wear them most days: www.oofos.com/products/womens-oomg-eezee-low-shoe-mauve?variant=40011096588403 My kids love my white cheetah and my black cheetah pairs most of all. 🥰 |
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Post by CardBoxer on Nov 10, 2022 23:56:01 GMT
We have such different types of feet—width, high arch, high instep, flat as pancakes, other issues—that you really might want to visit a podiatrist, especially since you’re on your feet for so many hours on such an unforgiving surface, plus the osteoarthritis isn’t helping. (Ask me how I know.)
And/or there are shoe stores that specialize in fitting the right shoes to the right feet, and only cary high quality shoes, though that type of store isn’t everywhere.
Good luck!
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Post by styxgirl on Nov 11, 2022 4:26:37 GMT
I was going to suggest the Hoka shoes as well. They are amazing. I don’t want to take them off!
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Post by RosieKat on Nov 11, 2022 4:29:32 GMT
When I have to be working on concrete for several days running, I find that it really helps me to alternate shoes. So if I have 2 or 3 supportive pairs that would generally feel pretty OK over the course of one day each, I'll rotate them over the course of 2-3 days. Then I generally will wear something super squishy or my Vionic slippers once I get home.
It's not perfect, but it works way better than relying on one really good pair. I don't recall where I read that tip first (probably here!).
ETA - I love Brooks in general, Vionic, and Taos. I also got fitted for some great insoles and can slide those in and out of some shoes, like some soft Skechers that are well cushioned but lacking in support. My male boss swears by Hokas, but I haven't tried them.
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