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walking query

  • 10-09-2014 04:24PM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 286 ✭✭


    Hey guys,
    Im starting to try and walk more lately,badly needed!, but the thing is my feet hurt quite a bit after it even if i go for a 20minute stroll. Im wondering does anyone know of supportive socks or something thatd help in some way??

    MODS, if this is the wrong place to post this, move it please :) thanks!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 737 ✭✭✭Morgase


    Sure you've got the right footwear on? If your runners aren't right, supportive socks aren't going to make much of a difference.

    I'm personally fond of Aasics (however it is spelled!) - but you might get better answers in the Athletics/Running forum.

    If you really get into the walking, I think Lidl/Aldi are great for the clothing and socks but the runners cut the feet off me. Most people do have to shell out on the footwear :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,513 ✭✭✭✭Lucyfur


    MOD

    Hi OP,

    I've moved this to the Health & Fitness forum for you

    :)


  • Subscribers Posts: 19,421 ✭✭✭✭Oryx


    It might not be a bad idea to see a sports physio who can sort out any underlying problem, but the wrong footwear will definitely not be helping you. Your feet shouldn't hurt after a short walk.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,025 ✭✭✭✭Cuddlesworth


    Oryx wrote: »
    Your feet shouldn't hurt after a short walk.

    Depends on how much the OP weighs. There is easily a point where your feet can hurt after small amounts of time walking.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,823 ✭✭✭✭First Up


    you wha? wrote: »
    Hey guys,
    Im starting to try and walk more lately,badly needed!, but the thing is my feet hurt quite a bit after it even if i go for a 20minute stroll. Im wondering does anyone know of supportive socks or something thatd help in some way??

    MODS, if this is the wrong place to post this, move it please :) thanks!

    I would talk to a chiropodist. You might need arch supports or similar. If you are in Dublin there is a specialist place in Stillorgan called Foot Solutions. Not sure if they have branches elsewhere. But get analysed by someone who knows what they are doing.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,911 ✭✭✭✭ShadowHearth


    First thing first. Make sure footwear is suitable for proper walking with good pads. Get proper runners. They don't even need to be expensive.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 286 ✭✭you wha?


    thanks for all the info guys :)


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