[Help] Cushioned Sole Trainers

[el punal]

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!

 

[A mex eyecan]

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!

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.

 

[ForestRowSeagull]

Sketchers seem very popular - and not too pricey

 

[papachris]

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.

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.

 

[Is it PotG?]

As above, 20% off first order too!

 

[Dick Swiveller]

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.

No use for those us of with cross channel ferries for feet though. Size 13 max

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Tesco Tearaways

 

[happypig]

Karrimor Duma. I bought a pair and was so impressed I bought two more. Half the price of Sketchers too.

No use for those us of with cross channel ferries for feet though. Size 13 max

And they go up to 15 !

https://www.sportsdirect.com/karrimor-duma-6-mens-running-shoes-123431#colcode=12343103

 

[Greg Bobkin]

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]

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 ). Wide range of models and fits available.

 

[Weststander]

Any New Balance with a "Fresh Foam" sole, they're fantastic. To quote Aled Jones you feel like you're walking in the air.

We also bought these for Mrs.W at the start of an NYC holiday last year to cope with 25k steps each day on pavements. Got the thumbs up.

Imho well worth every penny.

 

[Swegulls]

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.

 

[Justice]

Any New Balance with a "Fresh Foam" sole, they're fantastic. To quote Aled Jones you feel like you're walking in the air.

We also bought these for Mrs.W at the start of an NYC holiday last year to cope with 25k steps each day on pavements. Got the thumbs up.

Imho well worth every penny.

Trump shoes

 

[Justice]

Karrimor Duma. I bought a pair and was so impressed I bought two more. Half the price of Sketchers too.




And they go up to 15 !

https://www.sportsdirect.com/karrimor-duma-6-mens-running-shoes-123431#colcode=12343103

Same price on the Amazon Karrimor shop and Fat Ashley doesn’t receive a penny

 

[alanfp]

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!

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]

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.

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.

 

[Dick Swiveller]

Karrimor Duma. I bought a pair and was so impressed I bought two more. Half the price of Sketchers too.




And they go up to 15 !

https://www.sportsdirect.com/karrimor-duma-6-mens-running-shoes-123431#colcode=12343103

Since Brantano closed, Karrimor are pretty much my only option

 

[dazzer6666]

Same price on the Amazon Karrimor shop and Fat Ashley doesn’t receive a penny

Karrimor is owned by Sports Direct..........

 

[Justice]

Karrimor is owned by Sports Direct..........

That’s me out then

 

[alanfp]

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.

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.