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Footwear

Hi folks, hope you're all well. I would like to find out what kind of footwear people wear? I use to wear piedro boots as a youngster and then after leaving school I began to wear ordinary shoes. Although most shoes, slippers and sandals fall off my slender feet each time I took a step! Nowadays I wear trainers 24/7 because my balance isn't great and I feel much safer in them. On average I may have at least 10 pairs of shoes but I can't wear them anymore. Any tips on good footwear??
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IE: I need massive cushioned soles (recently discovered the brand new skechers on the go 3),but I also need fabric ankle support - snow / winter boots - but there is no combination that exists out there yet!
Good hunting
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I have some that have an adjustable velcro strap across the top, they are a size bigger than my normal feet (I used to have) but depending how my feet feel at the time by selecting the right socks I can usually make them fit.
My tip would be buy the best quality walking socks (ironic I know) and bigger shoes.
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sleepy1 Bigger shoes , works for me too .I wear socks in the winter and suffer with swollen feet in the summer , I also check the soles on shoes , I go for a texture d/ patterned sole for better grip .
I have a genetic disorder of hands and feet. For years shoes, boots not working to help my feet. So through GP. Went to a consultant in my teens. I have fallen arches and go through a lot of pain.
The consultant advised me what I need to have. Referred to a NHS out sourced footwear specialist. This was a company called Peacocks.
Based in Newcastle I was being supplied footwear by them. Still am, get boots and soles adapted. You are allowed two pairs a year. Whatever you need, as they are suited to your needs. They measure and fit.
They will tell you.
There must be other companies doing this in the country.
Have a chat with you GP, is the answer if that helps.
I do not pay anything towards cost. I assume if it is free for me. I assume same for others.
Never paid anything, mind you if they did say so. Quite happy to do so. Last a lot longer.
Take care
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I wear piedro boots when I need smart shoes for at work, however they have stopped making the ones I wear, and the ones that are specifically designed for afos are £180. So I’m starting to struggle to get smart shoes, I have had my piedros re-soled, but the replacement soles have no grip, which makes my feet twist inward as I walk ( not ideal) so I’m going to have to shop around for alternative smart footwear. Other similar makes on the market are even more expensive than piedro for adult sizes (close to £300). Unfortunately my local orthotics service won’t fund me footwear as I get the support I need from my splints, so according to them there’s no clinical need for specialist footwear. Despite me needing smart shoes for work!
good luck finding shoes, it can be really hard! Are you seen by an orthotist? That’s often the best place to start.
If I don’t have foot support I’m in pain, knees, legs muscles.
will try to ask my gp
Many of them with leg, feet problems.
I am having boots made with straps I can not do laces anymore.
I wish you all the success
Take care
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i will ask when I’m next at gp, next week, vitamin b12 injection due . It is painful but helps with energy