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Looking for runners with fit-flop style sole

  • 19-12-2012 8:18am
    #1
    bluecherry74
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 838 ✭✭✭


    I get heel pain in one of my feet and I found wearing fit flops for the summer really helped. I walk a lot which exacerbates the problem and it's been bugging me again lately. (I have 2 dogs, so not walking isn't an option.)

    I'm looking for a pair of fit-flop style runners suitable for walking, that have a thick sole/heel. I know fit-flop make a range of runner type shoes but they don't have much padding or support in the actual shoe itself, they're more like Converse if you know what I mean.

    Can anyone recommend a brand that does proper sports runners with this kind of sole? They're usually marketed as toning trainers or something along those lines.

    I'm in Cork and would prefer to buy something like this in a shop rather than online. I'm very picky about me shoes. ;)


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  • #2
    Hanley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,981 ✭✭✭✭Hanley


    "Toning" trainers make your foot do everything it shouldn't do. You might get temporary relief but there's a danger it'll just delay the problem until a later point.

    Better talking to Physio/Podiatrist and getting it sorted long term!! :)


  • #3
    username123
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,484 ✭✭✭username123


    Hanley wrote: »
    Better talking to Physio/Podiatrist and getting it sorted long term!! :)

    +1

    You could be doing more damage without realising by compensating somehow in fit flop type footwear.


  • #4
    bluecherry74
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 838 ✭✭✭bluecherry74


    Thanks for the feedback! I never thought of it that way. :o I guess I'll stick to the runners I have (although they need replacing anyway).

    I've been to a physio and do some excercises for it. It's a long term thing unfortunately, that flairs up every once in a while.


  • #5
    username123
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,484 ✭✭✭username123


    bluecherry74 wrote: »
    I've been to a physio and do some excercises for it. It's a long term thing unfortunately, that flairs up every once in a while.

    Id recommend a podiatrist. I went to see one with ball of foot pain earlier this year thats been going on intermittently for years. He was great and explained how they can make insoles to take pressure off areas that hurt to allow them to heal. I didnt get any insoles myself but I wouldnt hesitate to go back if I had a foot problem. Its worth a shot.


  • #6
    Burkatron
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    username123 wrote: »
    Id recommend a podiatrist. I went to see one with ball of foot pain earlier this year thats been going on intermittently for years. He was great and explained how they can make insoles to take pressure off areas that hurt to allow them to heal. I didnt get any insoles myself but I wouldnt hesitate to go back if I had a foot problem. Its worth a shot.

    Did he also explain that this is like using a cast, like for example on your arm & these muscles get weaker & waste away due to the support being provided/not having to work & cause further problems down the line?


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  • #7
    username123
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    Burkatron wrote: »
    Did he also explain that this is like using a cast, like for example on your arm & these muscles get weaker & waste away due to the support being provided/not having to work & cause further problems down the line?

    Yes he did, thats actually why they wouldnt suit me - there are other issues in my body that could have a negative impact from having them. To use the cast analogy - a cast is a necessary evil to let a broken bone repair, in the same way, Im sure there are foot problems that need rest to allow repair. I am not a foot medical expert so that is why I advised the OP see someone who knows about feet specifically, as opposed to a physio who has more generalised knowledge. The other option is an orthopediac surgeon who specialises in foot surgery but a podiatrist will make that recommendation if needed anyway. The OP is free to take my advice or not.


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