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Compiled by Cheryl Stapley from email support group messages
Use "Shoe Goo" to repair holes or build up worn areas in the soles of
rubber-soled shoes ("sneakers", running shoes, etc.) If you wet your
finger with warm water before spreading the "goo", it won't stick to
your finger.
A tip for helping avoid both tripping and wearing out the toes of
shoes: "place a ribbon of "Shoe Goo" on the sole about 1/4 to 1/2 inch
from the toe. The added strip lifts the shoe just enough to keep me
from catching the tip of my shoe."
Running shoes with toes that "curl up" may be easier to walk in than
ones with straight toes, as well as "high-top" style athletic shoes.
If you wear down the heels of your shoes on the inside or outside
edge, consider having a shoe repair store install "taps" on your shoes.
Recommendations from our email groups:
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NEVADOS Driftwood Sandals, which have an "anatomically shaped footbed". Available at sporting goods stores.
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PROPET Magnetech Leather walking shoes with magnets in the
soles. Available through Massey's shoe catalog or on the Internet.
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I have tried a million shoes and different orthotics. The best
shoe I have found is a casual dress shoe made by Dexter. It has a
removable padded insert if you want to put your own orthotic in it.
You can by them at [J.C.] Penny's. The shoe I have is black and is a
casual dress shoe. It is very comfortable and comes in wide widths
also. Try one on and you will be impressed.
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My favorite shoes are lightweight specialist rock climbing
shoes. The best ones are Merrell. Cost £55 but you can get end of
season bargains for £30. The upper is made of pigskin with a slip on
stretch-the sole is very sticky rubber with a reinforced front. I wear
mine all day-don't even know they are there! You can get waterproof
types. The cheaper copies look less comfortable! I wear mine with
either lightweight breathable cycling socks or for cold weather or
hard pavements- insulated calf length Polartech extreme weather padded
socks-they don't wear well- but-they do take the pounding off your
feet!!
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I have come to realize that
a heavier type shoe works, or in my case, I wear Timberlands all year
round because of the durability and the fact that you can't wear the
toe down on those.
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For dress shoes, I go to a uniform store that sells shoes for
police and postal workers and get Thorogood shoes by Weinbrenner, I
can get EEE width... they really are wide. For casual wear I get the
LifeWalker by Propet. Both pairs of shoes are relatively comfortable.
I find that changing shoes halfway through the day makes for a more
comfortable day.
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I had to search diligently for some walking shoes that fit
my 6EEEE feet, and I found the Propet shoes which I love and which
come that wide.
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Good support shoes with a
good ankle support are essential. Look for athletic shoes that give
support laterally. This will discourage the ankle from rolling over
while walking and (hopefully) make for a more stable gait.
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Try a rubber soled
after-ski shoe. They are available all over the place in sporting
goods stores.
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I've found the greatest
sandals! They're Chaco brand sandals. They have sturdy
last-a-long-time soles and straps to adjust comfortable to your foot
and the greatest part is that the toes curve up. Perfect for us!
Actually they're advertised as for the sports enthusiast for walking
in water and such, but they're also great for us to not trip over that
crack in the sidewalk so often.
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