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Long hours on feet?

  • 20-11-2014 01:52AM
    #1
    WhiteWalls
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 945 ✭✭✭


    I'm working in a job where I spend over ten hours an evening on my feet. The bottom of my feet are killing me. I bough in souls but to no avail. My shoes are only cheap ones but my question is that if I buy a very expensive pair will this clear it up? They cost 160 euro.


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  • #2
    Aint Eazy Being Cheezy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,634 ✭✭✭Aint Eazy Being Cheezy


    Yes. Buy some 10" 'fcuk me' heels, become a hooker, and never complain about sore feet again.


  • #3
    Kevin McCloud
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,797 ✭✭✭Kevin McCloud


    Ten hours is a long evening op


  • #4
    Copa Mundial
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 225 ✭✭Copa Mundial


    WhiteWalls wrote: »
    over ten hours an evening

    Fúcking hell that's a long evening.


  • #5
    madmaggie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,830 ✭✭✭madmaggie


    Gel insoles are great for cushioning the feet. When I worked in retail I found having a change of shoes half-way through the day was a help.


  • #6
    Ruu
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,622 ✭✭✭Ruu


    Yes it will help to get better shoes. Get something with decent insoles for a bit of comfort, try and keep moving about best you can.


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  • #7
    Fr_Dougal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,167 ✭✭✭Fr_Dougal


    WhiteWalls wrote: »
    I'm working in a job where I spend over ten hours an evening on my feet. The bottom of my feet are killing me. I bough in souls but to no avail. My shoes are only cheap ones but my question is that if I buy a very expensive pair will this clear it up? They cost 160 euro.

    Al depends. If you buy a pair of impractical shoes for €160, they won't clear up.


  • #8
    The Backwards Man
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,299 ✭✭✭✭The Backwards Man


    Clark's walking shoes, cannot emphasise enough how important they are to healthy feet. I shill so much for them in everyday life they should elect me to the board.


  • #9
    Kevin McCloud
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,797 ✭✭✭Kevin McCloud


    Can you not try another position op


  • #10
    Sheep Lover
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,730 ✭✭✭Sheep Lover


    Invest in a stool OP.


  • #11
    Ihatecuddles
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,986 ✭✭✭Ihatecuddles


    The Backwards Man wrote: »
    Clark's walking shoes, cannot emphasise enough how important they are to healthy feet. I shill so much for them in everyday life they should elect me to the board.

    I bet they're ugly as f*ck though!! :P


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  • #12
    The Backwards Man
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,299 ✭✭✭✭The Backwards Man


    Ihatecuddles wrote: »
    I bet they're ugly as f*ck though!! :P

    Nope, very stylish. :)


  • #13
    duffman13
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,280 ✭✭✭duffman13


    The Backwards Man wrote: »
    Nope, very stylish. :)

    Pics or GTFO


  • #14
    Simonigs1.0
    Closed Accounts Posts: 706 ✭✭✭Simonigs1.0


    The Backwards Man wrote: »
    Clark's walking shoes, cannot emphasise enough how important they are to healthy feet. I shill so much for them in everyday life they should elect me to the board.

    +1 to this


  • #15
    ringadingding
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,010 ✭✭✭ringadingding


    I often work 14-15 hours a day on my feet, for the past 12 years,
    Birkenstock shoes ( or clogs) are your way to go.

    Keep two feet flat on the ground, don't let one bend leaving the other one to take the load.

    Buy one of those wooden roller feet massager to use at home.

    If you're walking a lot, then buy decent socks too, cheap socks with course seams will have your feet callous within weeks.

    I find tommy hillfiger socks are great, really smooth seams, and if you aren't fussed about the patterns, they can work out only a tad more expensive than cheap course socks.


  • #16
    m5ex9oqjawdg2i
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,217 ✭✭✭✭m5ex9oqjawdg2i


    Get proper walking shoes. Clarks are not bad, but there are definitely better shoes out there that will last a lot longer too.

    Do they need to be stylish or could you wear a boot? 160 will get you some nice shoes.


  • #17
    WhiteWalls
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 945 ✭✭✭WhiteWalls


    What about Gortex lads?


  • #18
    The Backwards Man
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,299 ✭✭✭✭The Backwards Man


    duffman13 wrote: »
    Pics or GTFO

    You seriously want to see my feet?

    White coats are on the way my friend:)


  • #19
    Kevin McCloud
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,797 ✭✭✭Kevin McCloud


    What is your line of work op?


  • #20
    Ruu
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,622 ✭✭✭Ruu


    WhiteWalls wrote: »
    What about Gortex lads?

    Will make the shoe heavier, are you working outdoors?


  • #21
    WhiteWalls
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 945 ✭✭✭WhiteWalls


    Kevin McCloud wrote: »
    What is your line of work op?

    Retail, i'm a pretty big deal in the place


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  • #22
    ringadingding
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,010 ✭✭✭ringadingding


    I have always found timberland to have nice soft , almost bouncy souls that are great for long shifts.

    Isn't gor tex a waterproofing system rather than a brand ?

    Ecco do great footwear too


  • #23
    duffman13
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,280 ✭✭✭duffman13


    The Backwards Man wrote: »
    You seriously want to see my feet?

    White coats are on the way my friend:)

    Your shoes dude, I need to see your stylish and comfortable shoes. I don't believe such a thing exists!


  • #24
    m5ex9oqjawdg2i
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,217 ✭✭✭✭m5ex9oqjawdg2i


    Ruu wrote: »
    Will make the shoe heavier, are you working outdoors?

    Gortex is a type of knit. How does Gortex make the shoe heavier?


  • #25
    Kevin McCloud
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,797 ✭✭✭Kevin McCloud


    WhiteWalls wrote: »
    Retail, i'm a pretty big deal in the place

    You could risk damage to your feet if your any few months with this problem, are your feet at you with long?


  • #26
    Sinister Kid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,504 ✭✭✭Sinister Kid


    Ecco are great... a bit nanna looking but your feet will be happy


  • #27
    WhiteWalls
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 945 ✭✭✭WhiteWalls


    Kevin McCloud wrote: »
    You could risk damage to your feet if your any few months with this problem, are your feet at you with long?

    Started doing longer shifts lately coming up to xmas, didn't really notice it befor as was only doin 6/7 hour shifts


  • #28
    Mycroft H
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,306 ✭✭✭Mycroft H


    If you end up walking for a large part of your shift and you need safety boots, I'd reccomend Dr. Martin Thorpe boots.

    I remember I brought a pedometer in with me one day and it reckoned I walked 13k over the 12 hours. Decent boots are a must.

    Nothing worse than aching feet. If safety boots aren't a need, New Balance are the only thing I wear for comfort. I've fallen arches and they're great out of the box.


  • #29
    Kevin McCloud
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,797 ✭✭✭Kevin McCloud


    WhiteWalls wrote: »
    Started doing longer shifts lately coming up to xmas, didn't really notice it befor as was only doin 6/7 hour shifts

    You have to mind the feet op, you will end up being crippled. how long are your feet like this?


  • #30
    WhiteWalls
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 945 ✭✭✭WhiteWalls


    Kevin McCloud wrote: »
    You have to mind the feet op, you will end up being crippled. how long are your feet like this?

    Only the last week maybe but it has been torture the last couple of hours of each shift. thanks everyone for your help


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  • #31
    sparkle_23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 654 ✭✭✭sparkle_23


    Buy some Ecco shoes, you can get pretty decent ones for 60 or 80 euro and they don't look the worst! :) Soak your feet in some hot water and epsom salt, I find this really helps


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