Hi. Footwear.

[nicey1958]

Hi, was a member before.. can't seem to login. Anyway, I have type 2 diabetes and have had problems with my feet/ankles for a long as. Having neuropathy and having suffered Charcot ankle joint leading to Nail application/fused ankle, I really only find Sandals comfy and easy to walk in. I do have trainers made by specialist but find them clunky. As sandals are frowned upon because they don't give you 100% protection from injury, I thought I'd ask here as I've seen plenty online but a lot seem to come from China who would probably sell steak to a vegan. Is there any sandals that members here wear and find more comfy that gives them no problems? I used to walk miles a day before injury with my dog but since he passed 18 months ago I very rarely do anything of any distance. hope that makes sense.
cheers. G.

 

[Leadinglights]

It is a shame that shoes often only get comfortable when well worn and scruffy. I vowed never to buy shoes that were not comfy in the shop.
The most comfortable sandals I have had have been Clarks or Ecco. Not cheap but last well.
For shoes again Clarks or Sketchers.

 

[AJLang]

My NHS podiatrist recommends Cosyfeet and DB Shows. The Cosyfeet shoes are so comfortable and the DB Shoes appears to be made in Northamptonshire.

 

[Paulbreen]

Hey @nicey1958, don’t write the Chinese off too much I have worked with many Chinese companies for many years and still do, if you see something you might like and it fits what your looking for I would have a punt, my experience from 20 years ago they were pretty sketchy but now days they are on the edge of technology and innovation these days

 

[KARNAK]

Hello @nicey1958 good to hear from you.

So sorry your feet are such a problem and you`ve had fusion to help with Charcot foot,
I agree with @AJLang cosy feet are excellent and my Podiatrist also recommended them.

As @Paulbreen say`s don`t write off the Chinese I have the most comfortable moccasins
made in China with rubber soles which I can wear outside.

I`ll tag our resident expert on Charcot @Flower she has had it for a long time.

I`m borderline with very painful Neuropathy and checked every 6 weeks.

Take care stay safe.

 

[Flower]

Hi @nicey1958 welcome back

Sorry to hear you’re struggling to find something comfortable & protective for your feet. Is your foot deformed or normal shape with an ankle fusion? If it’s normal shape then makes like Vionic, Skechers, Pavers, Birkenstock do comfortable shoes, trainers, boots- I imagine a lot are made in China but it might be a struggle to rule that out.

If you are struggling ask for a referral to orthotics (not easy in current Covid situation) where they can make custom insoles for your own shoes or make a pair of custom shoes if you struggle to get shop bought shoes on. I do understand the clunky feeling, I’ve been in a cast for years with my deformed Charcot foot so buy trainers & boots from Skechers/Vionic for my other foot but when I have been out of a cast I found the hospital made shoes really heavy - but I can’t get a normal pair on.

I hope you’re able to find something comfortable Best wishes.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Hope you find some good options @nicey1958

Finding comfy footwear that is properly supportive is really important isn’t it. And not something that you need to ‘break in‘ for months before you can wear properly!

 

[trophywench]

Trouble with wide fir shoes is, they assume the whole foot let alone both of them, is wide.

Wide 'ball' and really skinny, boney heel here ....... nightmare. Van Dahl used to be OK when Clarks failed - but a decent shoeshop would help more.

 

[rebrascora]

Hi @nicey1958 welcome back

Sorry to hear you’re struggling to find something comfortable & protective for your feet. Is your foot deformed or normal shape with an ankle fusion? If it’s normal shape then makes like Vionic, Skechers, Pavers, Birkenstock do comfortable shoes, trainers, boots- I imagine a lot are made in China but it might be a struggle to rule that out.

If you are struggling ask for a referral to orthotics (not easy in current Covid situation) where they can make custom insoles for your own shoes or make a pair of custom shoes if you struggle to get shop bought shoes on. I do understand the clunky feeling, I’ve been in a cast for years with my deformed Charcot foot so buy trainers & boots from Skechers/Vionic for my other foot but when I have been out of a cast I found the hospital made shoes really heavy - but I can’t get a normal pair on.

I hope you’re able to find something comfortable Best wishes.

And don't forget those pink sparkly high heels that you got delivered a couple of years ago Flower!! That was you wasn't it?

 

[Leadinglights]

And don't forget those pink sparkly high heels that you got delivered a couple of years ago Flower!! That was you wasn't it?

A friend of mine was like Imelda Marcos, must have had more than a hundred pairs of shoes some of which she had never worn but then she had to have some surgery on her feet and couldn't wear any of them. But there again she did buy lots of things she neither needed or could afford, having maxed out loads of credit cards. Couldn't afford to buy food but would still buy some clothes or a handbag. A real shopaholic!!!!

 

[trophywench]

I used to be the Midlands version of Imelda - I adore shoes end of story. I also used to like my feet and other bits of me, just as well really when you're stuck with them and shoes even at over £100 a pair, are still cheaper than plastic surgery if it's not a medical requirement.

I rarely see a pair I like these days online or in a shop window when the shops happen to be open. Or should I say 'Shop' in the singular as I want LEATHER not plastic, so refuse to look in eg Shoezone. Is there another shop?

 

[chaoticcar]

My most comfortable pair of shoes were bought in a charity shop ! I don't usually buy second hand shoes but they looked like they had been worn once for a special occasion and the price would have been way out of my league if bought new Well done the Hospice shop
Carol

 

[Nayshiftin]

I think if you are like me, comfort all the way. I am a hotter fan out of fashion but don’t care.I’m horrid if my feet are sore.

 

[trophywench]

See - I want BOTH comfort and beauty!

 

[Nayshiftin]

See - I want BOTH comfort and beauty!

Yes I had a look and thought oh so boring honitons at a push but so classic I don’t know either. Last year I got pumps. They were ace now was it Hotter?

 

[Drummer]

I have found some closed toe sandals which have been comfortable from the moment I put them on, and I have just ordered another pair. They are just under 20 pounds, leather, with a flexible sole. There are ridges on the sole so best worn with socks, though I have thought I should cut a piece of suede or leather to make a covering for wearing barefoot.
they are a man's sandal - but go down to size 38. Available in khaki and two shades of brown.
If you look on ebay you should find them. They have the word 'fashion' on the instep, a small coloured rectangle on the toe cover and two coloured bits on the outside of the sole - you'll know them when you see them.
They have a velcro fastening (just the one) and velcro adjustment at the back. Not the ones with the criss cross laces.
The toes are wide - I can see that my toes have benefited and straightened out since starting to wear these. I was always careful to avoid narrow toes, but a good fit for my rather square toes is not easy to find.
I have been told I have ballet dancers feet - four toes the same length.