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el punal

el punal

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Aug 29, 2012
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The dull part of the south coast
I’ve just been to the doc’s as I’ve now ended up with an arthritic ankle due to wear and tear. Long story short he recommended that I wear cushioned soled trainers/shoes to minimise impact stress. So, has anyone suffered a similar problem and can anyone advise me on the most suitable brand for my old plates of meat. Thanks awfully! :thumbsup:
 




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A mex eyecan

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Nov 3, 2011
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el punal said:
I’ve just been to the doc’s as I’ve now ended up with an arthritic ankle due to wear and tear. Long story short he recommended that I wear cushioned soled trainers/shoes to minimise impact stress. So, has anyone suffered a similar problem and can anyone advise me on the most suitable brand for my old plates of meat. Thanks awfully! :thumbsup:
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join the club. Isn’t getting older fun.
I was suffering with Morton’s neuroma and policemen's heel. The most comfortable I found to date have been Sketchers, particularly the Arch Fit range.
 




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papachris

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Jul 17, 2020
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Viti, Estonia and Torrevieja, Spain
A mex eyecan said:
join the club. Isn’t getting older fun.
I was suffering with Morton’s neuroma and policemen's heel. The most comfortable I found to date have been Sketchers, particularly the Arch Fit range.
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I have the same problem, and I recently also bought skechers arch fit. What a difference! To be able to walk pain free for the first time in quite a while is do good. I paid about 85€ in the skechers shop I Spain, so not bad at all.
 






Dick Swiveller

Dick Swiveller

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Sep 9, 2011
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papachris said:
I have the same problem, and I recently also bought skechers arch fit. What a difference! To be able to walk pain free for the first time in quite a while is do good. I paid about 85€ in the skechers shop I Spain, so not bad at all.
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No use for those us of with cross channel ferries for feet though. Size 13 max
 








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Greg Bobkin

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May 22, 2012
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Sorry to hear that. I've no personal experience of your particular issue, I can only offer a tip from getting running shoes. One of my bugbears is when people ask what running shoes they should get when, in reality, everyone's feet are different and therefore so some brands and shoes are more suitable than others. When I don't just buy the same brand online, I go to The Jog Shop where they can properly analyse what shoes are the best fit and then I go from there.

I'm not sure if the same rules apply for the trainers you're looking at (although some running shoes are REALLY cushioned and comfortable – but not cheap), but I would suggest going there, or a proper shop before taking the plunge. Mrs B has often struggled to get the right trainers to help her patella fasciitis, because she's bought them online without trying them...
 


dazzer6666

dazzer6666

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Mar 27, 2013
57,165
Burgess Hill
Skechers (GoWalk in particular) or - following on from @Greg Bobkin - Hokas. Easily the most cushioned, comfortable running shoes I've ever worn and got me through a multitude of events up to 100m. Interestingly noticed they are hugely popular in the USA as 'comfort sneakers' (not wishing to be judgmental, but most I saw wearing them weren't regular runners :lolol: ). Wide range of models and fits available.
 






Swegulls

Swegulls

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Aug 29, 2023
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Stockholm
Another thumbs up for almost any Hoka! Altra is another brand, actually my favorite. Their Altra Rivera is really comfortable (as is their Timp and Escalante) and they are foot shaped (how about that, a company that makes shoes that fits a foot). Altras may take a while to get used to since they are zero drop shoes (same height at the toes and heel). Some get problems with their calves so be aware.
 








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alanfp

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Feb 23, 2024
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el punal said:
I’ve just been to the doc’s as I’ve now ended up with an arthritic ankle due to wear and tear. Long story short he recommended that I wear cushioned soled trainers/shoes to minimise impact stress. So, has anyone suffered a similar problem and can anyone advise me on the most suitable brand for my old plates of meat. Thanks awfully! :thumbsup:
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IANADoctor etc but...
people I know with policeman's heel all say that as well as having cushion soled trainers, they have to have cushion/memory foam inserts in ALL their shoes, every day. One mate in particular put himself back months because he went to a work meeting for one day in proper shoes without insoles.
 


dazzer6666

dazzer6666

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Mar 27, 2013
57,165
Burgess Hill
alanfp said:
IANADoctor etc but...
people I know with policeman's heel all say that as well as having cushion soled trainers, they have to have cushion/memory foam inserts in ALL their shoes, every day. One mate in particular put himself back months because he went to a work meeting for one day in proper shoes without insoles.
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TBH better off seeing a podiatrist and getting custom inserts made imo - they'll do an ultrasound on your feet, full gait analysis and then mould exactly to your feet rather than buying 'off the shelf' inserts that may not do the right job. Fixed my achilles tendinitis that had been worsening for 2+ years.
 










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alanfp

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Feb 23, 2024
225
dazzer6666 said:
TBH better off seeing a podiatrist and getting custom inserts made imo - they'll do an ultrasound on your feet, full gait analysis and then mould exactly to your feet rather than buying 'off the shelf' inserts that may not do the right job. Fixed my achilles tendinitis that had been worsening for 2+ years.
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(y) Agreed.
My point is that whether you buy off the shelf or custom-made, you need to wear them in every pair of shoes that you wear.
 


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