Wearing Shoes Today...

[falcon123]

What a relief! After weeks of commuting in walking boots I could wear shoes again this morning. A few years ago I used to walk regularly but have not done so since braking my femur. I think I walk differently now as my previously comfortable walking boots are less so now. It felt as if I was in a pre-blister stage. They have found that my leg is now slightly shorter and that the foot turns out a little. Tempted to go to a specialist for a new pair of boots sometime. Has anybody had a similar experience?

 

[Caroline]

I always have to get specialist shoes as high street shoes hurt my feet like mad. I hardly ever wear boots.

 

[am64]

my mums hip replacement has caused her to have a 1" difference and so she gets 1 free pair of shoes adjusted to suit her per year and if she pays as many as necessary...check with GP

 

[falcon123]

my mums hip replacement has caused her to have a 1" difference and so she gets 1 free pair of shoes adjusted to suit her per year and if she pays as many as necessary...check with GP

With comfortable shoes like "Clarks" and a small insert from my podiatrist I am fine. It is the boots that are a problem and I am not sure why - I used to find them very comfortable. There is an outdoor specialist about 10 miles away and one of their staff in trained in fitting. I am just reluctant to spend money and find that I am in the same position.

 

[am64]

With comfortable shoes like "Clarks" and a small insert from my podiatrist I am fine. It is the boots that are a problem and I am not sure why - I used to find them very comfortable. There is an outdoor specialist about 10 miles away and one of their staff in trained in fitting. I am just reluctant to spend money and find that I am in the same position.

will they do you a referal to see the specialist shoe maker at hospital? sorry i cant rember what they are officially called ! next time i speak to my Mum i will ask what she did about her walking boots because she goes walking alot 🙂

 

[Caroline]

With comfortable shoes like "Clarks" and a small insert from my podiatrist I am fine. It is the boots that are a problem and I am not sure why - I used to find them very comfortable. There is an outdoor specialist about 10 miles away and one of their staff in trained in fitting. I am just reluctant to spend money and find that I am in the same position.

Go into the shop and see what they can do for you. Comfortable footwear is a must, and if it means you are safe in slippery conditions, worth the effort and money. A good shop will try to find what is best for you because they want your custom.

 

[falcon123]

will they do you a referal to see the specialist shoe maker at hospital? sorry i cant rember what they are officially called ! next time i speak to my Mum i will ask what she did about her walking boots because she goes walking alot 🙂

Thanks - it would be useful to know what to quote to my GP. The physio at the local hosptial said the leg was not shorter despite two separate podiatrists coming to the same conclusion. And the insert definately helps Mind you the physio did not relly inspire confidence.

 

[Caroline]

Thanks - it would be useful to know what to quote to my GP. The physio at the local hosptial said the leg was not shorter despite two separate podiatrists coming to the same conclusion. And the insert definately helps Mind you the physio did not relly inspire confidence.

SImilar thing happened with an opticians, he said I had a squint and that my big boy had goto ne too. I asked for a second opinion and then went to another opticians because I wasn't happy with the first...

 

[Northerner]

Thanks - it would be useful to know what to quote to my GP. The physio at the local hosptial said the leg was not shorter despite two separate podiatrists coming to the same conclusion. And the insert definately helps Mind you the physio did not relly inspire confidence.

When I was getting back to running after breaking my femur the specialist running shop I went to recommended getting orthotics, which is what I think you were talking about earlier. In the end, I didn't bother, but I am definitely aware that my leg is not as it was pre-injury. My thigh muscle has been affected so that I find it more difficult walking up or down steep slopes - depends very much on the angle of slope. Funnily enough, I find it easier to run up steep hills than to walk up them! I know it's not diabetes related exactly, but we are told to look after our feet - any chance your hospital podiatrist could get you orthotics for the boots?

 

[am64]

When I was getting back to running after breaking my femur the specialist running shop I went to recommended getting orthotics, which is what I think you were talking about earlier. In the end, I didn't bother, but I am definitely aware that my leg is not as it was pre-injury. My thigh muscle has been affected so that I find it more difficult walking up or down steep slopes - depends very much on the angle of slope. Funnily enough, I find it easier to run up steep hills than to walk up them! I know it's not diabetes related exactly, but we are told to look after our feet - any chance your hospital podiatrist could get you orthotics for the boots?

Thats it ! orthotics...they can measure you and cleverly build up the shoes...
Thanks Northe

 

[falcon123]

When I was getting back to running after breaking my femur the specialist running shop I went to recommended getting orthotics, which is what I think you were talking about earlier. In the end, I didn't bother, but I am definitely aware that my leg is not as it was pre-injury. My thigh muscle has been affected so that I find it more difficult walking up or down steep slopes - depends very much on the angle of slope. Funnily enough, I find it easier to run up steep hills than to walk up them! I know it's not diabetes related exactly, but we are told to look after our feet - any chance your hospital podiatrist could get you orthotics for the boots?

Thanks I will mention it to my GP. I have to see him about my repeats as the "great computer" has decreed that I am allowed no more syringes. These days I see a private podiatrist. He prescribed the inserts I use but would be mega-expensive for specialist shoes. I am in boots again as they forecast snow today!