Hi, my name is rotaryengine!

rotaryengine
rotaryengine Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
edited September 2024 in Everyday life

Hi, I am 81 years old and have been wearing Sketchers Slip-Ins but although they fit right they are tripping me. I think it is because the outside of the shoe is a lot larger and the sole thicker. The back of the shoe is extremely thick and stiff (I think that is what gives them the slip-in feature).

Like a lot of seniors, I take blood thinners for heart problems. Today I tripped and took a large fall hitting the back of my head on concrete. Because of the increased risk of "brain bleed" with trauma to the head when taking anticoagulant medication. I went to the ER and had a CT scan of my head. I would rather end talking about myself on this matter.

Have others had this problem? I am not taking any further chances of serious injury so I am stopping wearing these shoes now!

Thank you and stay safe.

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  • Jimm_Alumni
    Jimm_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,713 Championing

    Hi @rotaryengine, welcome to the Scope community 😊 I know you said you are done talking about yourself on the matter, but I do hope you're okay.

    I think I know the trainers you're talking about and they do indeed have quite a thick sole around the heel. I agree it is probably what helps them be hands free slip-ons. I have never tried the shoes myself so can't say if I would have a similar issue. I tend to prefer shows that slip on myself, at the moment I mostly use Doc Martins Chelsea boot style. You can't slip them on hands-free but they're very comfortable and while expensive (about £100 at the time if I remember correctly) they've lasted me years and will last years more.

  • rotaryengine
    rotaryengine Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener

    Thanks for the information. I am home and recovering.

    Thanks again.

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