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Post by workingclassdog on Sept 14, 2018 1:06:50 GMT
Something cute with pants or skirt??
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Post by mustlovecats on Sept 14, 2018 1:18:04 GMT
I have a pair of black Dansko Lisanne flats and SAS Scenic flats that are both comfortable. My Clark’s Gracelin flats were not supportive enough.
For my PF I need more support than most flats.
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Sept 14, 2018 1:36:15 GMT
No no no! You need arch support and a nice toe box (not pointy/narrow toe area) for PF!
You shouldn’t wear heels often, but flats will be the death of you if you’re nursing PF.
I wrap/compress my arch when I am home and relaxing, ibuprofen, and lots of ice.
I have splints to wear when in just at my desk working or sleeping, recommended by my dr that keep my foot pronating forward rather than dropping.
I wear (and try to only buy) shoes that have great arch support (try Zappo’s and sort/filter by arch support).
It’s painful and often keeps me awake at night.
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Post by cmpeter on Sept 14, 2018 1:43:08 GMT
Something with a bit of a heel and good arch support.
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Post by my3freaks on Sept 14, 2018 1:48:04 GMT
I don't have PF, so can't speak to that, but do have back problems and find a lot of shoes make it worse when I'm on my feet for a long time. I have these ballet flats from Payless in pink and royal blue and I wear them all the time. They don't rub on my heels either like a lot of flats. I just got these in black and red, and they're not as comfortable as the ones from Payless, but they're still better than a lot of others I've tried. |
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Sept 14, 2018 1:56:57 GMT
I buy these shoes from payless. They're my every day loafer-type shoe. They don't look nearly as industrial in real life as in that picture. I like them because they fit my orthotics. |
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Post by Merge on Sept 14, 2018 2:02:14 GMT
I've dealt with PF off and on. Shoes with a 1.5-2" heel/wedge are actually much more comfortable and supportive for me than flats. Nothing pointy and wobbly, obviously. Clarks have been best for me long term, but lately I've been wearing Vionics because they're a leeetle bit cuter.  That and yoga to open the hips and spine. I swear by it for foot pain. It's the strangest thing, but it's all connected. |
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Post by GiantsFan on Sept 14, 2018 3:25:16 GMT
Flats are out for PF. And probably cute is out too.
I mainly wear Saucony cross trainers and put the SuperFeet inserts in, but I also bought a pair of Spenco flip flops, and Vionic slippers. I wore dark cross trainers with my work slacks everyday to work.
Oh, and I had 6 weeks of PT and even though my feet are OK now I still do my stretching exercises every night.
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Post by workingclassdog on Sept 14, 2018 3:41:45 GMT
What about these?? Expensive though.  |
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Post by moodyblue on Sept 14, 2018 4:36:43 GMT
Something with a bit of a heel and good arch support. Absolutely this! Totally flat, or no/little arch support will not work well. And any shoe you can bend in half at the middle is wrong. It should have the bend under the ball of the foot, where your FOOT bends. There are lots of brands that people recommend for PF - you have to find what works for you. I have had PF a couple times and also have dealt with tendinitis a lot. I'm not currently having any problems with either and things have been fairly decent for a while. I wear a lot of Clarks, Vionic, Earth, Sperry, etc. - I can wear shoes with less arch support and that don't have a heel - but I don't if I know I will be doing a lot of walking. |
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Post by its me mg on Sept 14, 2018 5:25:12 GMT
Don't be stubborn -- take it from me. I rocked some flats and locked my feet up so badly I ended up on bedrest for 9 days. Take it from me, skip the flats.
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Post by brina on Sept 14, 2018 12:40:12 GMT
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Post by eleezybeth on Sept 14, 2018 13:38:42 GMT
Oh no, not flats. The thought of ballet flats makes me want to cry in pain.
That said - Vionic allows me to wear shoes I never thought I'd be able to wear. Like flip flops - these things are pricey for flip flops but hello life saver. I'm actually not looking forward to fall because I'll have to switch shoes.
Maybe if I could understand your outfit... I have weird feet so I need a Mary Jane or a high loafer. I have some Sketcher Mary Janes that I could remove the insole and put in my Vionic insole. Or I have some Clarks that work too (also MJs). My Algera (sp) also are good. I only have sandals though but they are also great. I have a new pair of running shoes, Hoka, that have been AMAZING so far.
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Post by workingclassdog on Sept 14, 2018 14:26:06 GMT
Oh no, not flats. The thought of ballet flats makes me want to cry in pain. That said - Vionic allows me to wear shoes I never thought I'd be able to wear. Like flip flops - these things are pricey for flip flops but hello life saver. I'm actually not looking forward to fall because I'll have to switch shoes. Maybe if I could understand your outfit... I have weird feet so I need a Mary Jane or a high loafer. I have some Sketcher Mary Janes that I could remove the insole and put in my Vionic insole. Or I have some Clarks that work too (also MJs). My Algera (sp) also are good. I only have sandals though but they are also great. I have a new pair of running shoes, Hoka, that have been AMAZING so far. Business casual mainly. I wear a lot of capris, pants and long maxi type skirts. I don't wear ballet type flats.. I think my lastest were called Bear Traps? Something similar to this: www.zappos.com/p/trotters-sizzle-signature-black-burnished-soft-kid/product/7993899/color/362132 |
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Post by workingclassdog on Sept 14, 2018 14:28:05 GMT
Oh yeah, I don't have narrow feet.. Usually a medium width is fine although I tend to lean towards wide.. but wide widths are too wide.. but anything that runs narrow does not fit.. (Clark's medium width to me run narrow, although if they have wide those might fit)
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Post by eleezybeth on Sept 14, 2018 16:03:25 GMT
I think you would like the Alegria shoes. They don't look as nearly bad on as you'd think. With the width and the PF, I vote for that brand. These are the ones I have my eye on. I'm similar on the battle for width. My foot is narrow, my heal is narrow, but I had a bunionectomy and that area needs wide (if it doesn't it starts crying the ugly cry and nobody walks anywhere. She's still a real bia-tch. I also have sesamoid issues.) alegriashoes.com/collections/womens-collection/products/paloma-treasure-mary-jane?variant=6925151338550 |
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Post by likescarrots on Sept 14, 2018 16:27:42 GMT
I would recommend fitflops. They have a few different styles of flats, though they have a tiny bit of a wedge on them (I believe this is for comfort rather than appearance).
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Post by delila on Sept 16, 2018 13:46:54 GMT
Vionic shoes are the best. They can be expensive but they truly are the best shoes for any type of troubled foot or toe.
Try to get them at Zappos, Amazon or QVC. Hope this helps you.
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Sept 16, 2018 13:53:25 GMT
I also swear by Vionics, since buying them back in March my feet feel so much better!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2018 14:02:04 GMT
I tried Vionics and they were horrible on my feet and for my PF. You might want to go to a specialty shoe store so you can try on Vionics, Alegria's, everything and see what works for you best.
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Post by peabay on Sept 16, 2018 15:17:37 GMT
I find anything made by Clarks is really great. And I recently discovered the Abeo line at the Walking Company and they were awesome. Really cute chunky heeled sandals that I thought I'd never be able to wear again.
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Post by jayfab on Sept 16, 2018 16:43:11 GMT
I tried Vionics and they were horrible on my feet and for my PF. You might want to go to a specialty shoe store so you can try on Vionics, Alegria's, everything and see what works for you best. I agree about the Vionics. They were actually painful for me, the arch hits in a weird place for me. I prefer Clarks and Rockports, or Brooks Dyad athletic shoes for my PF. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2018 21:13:10 GMT
Vionics made my PF worse.
Birkenstocks have helped alleviate my PF more than anything.
Alegria is like walking on a cloud.
I have a pair of Dansko boots I absolutely adore and they help with the PF, too.
Flats are no longer an option, unfortunately.
Please, go to a speciality shoe store and trying the different brands on.
Yoga for the core and upper legs does wonders for PF.
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Post by pmm on Sept 16, 2018 21:21:19 GMT
I went to the Walking Company and had a free foot evaluation for my PF. The shoes are expensive but worth it. I’ve also bought insoles for my regular shoes. Even though I wear excellent shoes for work my feet were killing me after 12 hour shifts. I find stretching does wonders for my foot pain.
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Post by moodyblue on Sept 16, 2018 23:34:17 GMT
I tried Vionics and they were horrible on my feet and for my PF. You might want to go to a specialty shoe store so you can try on Vionics, Alegria's, everything and see what works for you best. I agree about the Vionics. They were actually painful for me, the arch hits in a weird place for me. I prefer Clarks and Rockports, or Brooks Dyad athletic shoes for my PF. And these comments are why I say everyone has to find what works for them. Good support is crucial, but how that support is designed and how it fits an individual can make all the difference in the world. How high of an arch one has - or doesn't have, where your foot starts to arch, how high your instep is, width of foot compared to shoe, etc.; all those things make a difference. The perfect shoe for one person can be torture for another person. The best bet is going to a store to try on a variety of brands and styles. Once you know how a brand fits and if it works for you, you can then be more confident in buying online. |
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Post by jennoconnell on Sept 17, 2018 0:20:15 GMT
I agree with jayfab, @pinkshirlee, and @patter. Vionics are not for everyone. I never had PF in my life. I wore a pair of Vionic flats to work every day for several months, and now I have had PF for 6 months. I'm not sure the Vionics caused the PF. I just haven't been able to find any other possible cause, no injuries or other changes. If you haven't already, please see a podiatrist, if you can. Good luck finding comfortable shoes! I know it can be very frustrating. |
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Post by jayfab on Sept 17, 2018 1:11:49 GMT
I agree with jayfab , @pinkshirlee , and @patter . Vionics are not for everyone. I never had PF in my life. I wore a pair of Vionic flats to work every day for several months, and now I have had PF for 6 months. I'm not sure the Vionics caused the PF. I just haven't been able to find any other possible cause, no injuries or other changes. If you haven't already, please see a podiatrist, if you can. Good luck finding comfortable shoes! I know it can be very frustrating. You're right about seeing a podiatrist. Mine is very helpful. At my last visit he suggested Vionics and I told him I tried them but they hurt, and he did say that sometimes the arch doesn't work for everyone. Unfortunately I now also have arthritis in the top of my foot so my shoe choice is very limited  . The injections I get are helpful. |
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Post by mcscrapper on Sept 17, 2018 4:09:48 GMT
No no no! You need arch support and a nice toe box (not pointy/narrow toe area) for PF! You shouldn’t wear heels often, but flats will be the death of you if you’re nursing PF. I wrap/compress my arch when I am home and relaxing, ibuprofen, and lots of ice. I have splints to wear when in just at my desk working or sleeping, recommended by my dr that keep my foot pronating forward rather than dropping. I wear (and try to only buy) shoes that have great arch support (try Zappo’s and sort/filter by arch support). It’s painful and often keeps me awake at night. I agree!! I know you've posted before about PF. I get it from time to time. I went to a therapeutic massage therapist and she worked something in both my hip and lateral knee of my affected leg and POOF my PF was gone. I only get a flair from time to time and I run see my girl and she fixes me right up. That was not a very pleasurable massage and I nearly came up off the table but it is worth the pain. |
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Post by mcscrapper on Sept 17, 2018 4:24:30 GMT
For my PF flare ups, I wear a splint on my foot and also wear this arch support sleeve thing I bought at WM of all places. It has this little bubble-like pad on the arch and is attached with an elastic band that goes around my instep.
As far as shoes go, flats are usually a no-go for me. If I have to wear a dress shoe I usually go for something with a little heel or a bootie. I have actually found that shoes with an ankle strap feel the best on my foot and I can wear them a lot longer than a regular pump.
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. The injections I get are helpful. 