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Post by Quicher-Pow-Gon on Apr 21, 2007 21:26:54 GMT -5
I have a foot problem & wondered if anyone has any ideas on boots that will be good for tender feet?
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Post by Obi-1 on Apr 22, 2007 14:23:02 GMT -5
You can always put in some inserts. Beleive me, coming from someone who always seems to be wearing either dress shoes or work boots to work inserts will keep your feet from bruising for long periods.
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Post by admin on Apr 22, 2007 15:40:56 GMT -5
I find that some of the best inserts can be found at Foot Locker. Green/Yellow inserts that run about $20
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Post by Theyrenotdolls (Den Dragonson) on Apr 22, 2007 16:16:30 GMT -5
i'm not sure what "tender" feet means...it might help if you'd be more specific. a common recommendation is to "wrap" your feet before putting your boots on...like athletes wrap their feet/ankles. helps to reduce "spread". i dont know any more details than that. someone should post an ankle wrap tutorial...heh
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Post by Leda EmBorr on Apr 22, 2007 20:39:53 GMT -5
Right... I would have different recommendations for different problems.
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Post by Quicher-Pow-Gon on Apr 22, 2007 23:29:42 GMT -5
I had surgery on both feet, so I have to be careful what kind of shoe or even slipper, for that matter, to wear to be comfortable in. I'm walking really well right now. I wear mostly tennis or slippers. But I know boots are built a bit differently then tennis shoes & slippers. Any makes or models out there that could be recommended for comfort? Is it possible to wear a soft boot of some kind? or something with a soft inner sole--though Master Tanthos you did have a good idea. I still need the boot to put them in. How high does the boot actually have to be to be acceptable?
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Post by Obi-1 on Apr 23, 2007 1:44:35 GMT -5
As for boot length we have "thought" on this subject before (pun very much intended). And if you click the link below you will find some more in depth conversation about boot length and what is acceptable and unacceptable. apfoister.proboards9.com/index.cgi?board=JBs&action=display&n=1&thread=2751As far as a boot that will fis comfortably I have no idea. You could try the $30 jedi boots from ebay out or something along those lines and experiment with what makes you the most comfortable. This would also give you a chance to try out different theraputic inserts. One other option but it could cost you some huge bucks is to contact a leather kobbler or online boot maker and ask them for advice or see if they could make you some custom boots that fit a little more like tennis shoes or something. It seems to me like the bottom of the feet are your biggest worry though and inserts can definately help solve your problem. You just have to have patience and time to try out different inserts and find what works best for you. Inserts can get expensive if you don't find the one that it the most comfortable right away. So a piece of advice in this area would be to email a company if you are seriously displeased with their product. Often times they will want to keep your business and will send you either a different type of insert or a voucher for a different one in the mail. I know it sounds cheap but throwing away 10 to 20 bucks a pop is no fun. Just a few thoughts, and if all else fails you could go the Yoda route.... no shoes, no problem!
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Post by Theyrenotdolls (Den Dragonson) on Apr 23, 2007 9:59:36 GMT -5
is this "foot tenderness" going to be an acute or chronic issue? if it's going to improve after your recovery period...then i'd advise you to WAIT. If this is a chronic issue...then i'd look into modifying a comfortable pair of brown shoes/hiking boots...with or without insoles. I dont know if TJA has exceptions regarding this type of situation....but THAT is certainly worth taking up with the council.
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Post by Quicher-Pow-Gon on Apr 23, 2007 22:12:25 GMT -5
Thank you. I'm wondering if I could get a good pair of comfortable brown walking shoes, so that I can put inserts in them & have the leather top attached on them in some way so the top would extend to the mid calf or knee? Something to think about. Much looking & thinking going to have to go into this. I'm going to have to check out with a leatherer to, to see if this is at all even possible to do. If not look very carefully for a very comfortable pair of boots.
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Post by Nova Darklighter on Apr 28, 2007 15:42:37 GMT -5
There are boot spats that are called half-chaps that can be worn w/ shoes to look like a boot, they're a better version of cheap costume boottops, they can be found at places that carry equestrian equipment for horseback riding and stable work.
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Post by Xana on May 2, 2007 21:51:34 GMT -5
is this "foot tenderness" going to be an acute or chronic issue? if it's going to improve after your recovery period...then i'd advise you to WAIT. If this is a chronic issue...then i'd look into modifying a comfortable pair of brown shoes/hiking boots...with or without insoles. I dont know if TJA has exceptions regarding this type of situation....but THAT is certainly worth taking up with the council. Yes, we're flexible, most definately. If someone really can't wear something, then I doubt we'd deny membership because of it. We had a youngster with a valid shoe/boot issue and we told him to just get brown shoes or whatver and when he was old enough to join he wouldn't have a problem. I have to fit orthotics in my boots which squish my toes, so I understand quite well when someone says they really can't wear boots. I can't wear high heels and most dress shoes. It can be a nightmare! But, there are ways around boot problems with modifications, spats and such. I'm just not the one who would know............
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