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Went for a rewrap today and got a surprise- dr said my right foot looks great and can remain unwrapped while the left foot still “cooks” for a bit with the pin in. Friday, that will…
Can wearing shoes with arch support actually make plantar fasciitis worse? Has anyone else experienced worse pain with the arch support?
I never imagined feet problems getting me down. I’ve got a fibroma on both feet in the arch area. Trying to find shoes has been challenging. Trying to walk without pressure on my arch…
I’ve had bunions on both feet for years. The left one is worse and as long as I wore soft,stretchy, shoes it wasn’t too bad. I just could not wear any hard/stiff shoes, at least not…
Currently waiting scarf/ akin osteotomy. My surgeon advised to take the time while I'm on the waiting list to think everything through etc. Currently 39, prominent bunion, especially…
Please can someone who has been in this situation advise me. Seen surgeon x rays show bunion but arthritis quite bad in big toe. He advises fusion which initially I thought ok I'd go…
So what takes away the heel pain. I see a lot of ppl say you need to stretch. I’ve been doing that for months and no relief. Hurts just the same. Can’t get into a podiatrist till…
Massage Gun for relief: I've been struggling with PF for about 7 yrs off and on. It started after a traumatic incident that caused me to be housebound for a couple yrs while before I…
Any recommendations or ideas for an alternative to wellies or walking boots for a festival? I went to a very muddy festival last year and my bunions were agony in my walking boots…
I am 6 weeks post op tomorrow, recovery is going really well weight bearing from 4 weeks. Driving since 4.5 weeks managing to get into some of my old shoes. I was given the splint to…
These are the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn! They have a removable peg insole, so I can offload.
So I have two bunions that I think are pretty big. I have had them since I’m 12. but they have gotten worse over the last few years, especially the right one. I don’t wear shoes that…
Pic--After vs before. I had lapidus surgery to correct my left foot bunion on June 3 (right foot was completed 2 years ago). I'm still experiencing some pain and swelling, but no more…
Hi all has anyone got and fitville shoes I have a taylors bunion
I have tailor's bunions on both feet. I tend to get blisters on my pinky toes quite often. I am in grad school and starting student teaching in January. Does anyone have…
Has anyone traveled somewhere where they had to walk a lot after their surgery and what shoes have you worn that were super comfortable and minimised the pain and discomfort? I’m 9…
MTP Fusion - shoes for exercise - has anyone found a sneaker (specifically a running shoe) with a nice rocker that makes up for the stiff, fused toe?
I joined this group a yr ago as I had asked several questions about recovery and toddlers. Everyone suggested waiting. Now the pain is almost unbearable. Plus, my shoes and boots…
I need your help! I’m going back to work as a teacher, and I am TERRIFIED to be on my feet all day not in brooks. I need your best recommendations for ladies dress shoes, somewhat…
What are best shoes to where for plantar fasciitis and insoles to buy?
Hello! I’m looking for ideas for supportive but dressy shoes for my wedding. I would like a flat sandal but could have a little heel. I need something that is supportive as I still…
Good morning everyone. I've been lurking here for a while because I'm terrified of having surgery.  Truthfully I've never had pain in my foot if I wear wide shoes up until this year…
UPDATE: I asked the PA today, and she said that the doctor recommends Hoka or OnCloud. She does not think I will need a bigger size since the toe box runs really wide. Footwear…
I have a tailor bunion on both feet. I cannot find any sneakers to wear. I have tried wide of all the wide toe box shoe brands, hurts side of foot. I tried new balance double wide…
I play a lot of golf and wear expensive shoes with lots of cushioning, however currently struggling with the soles of my feet. After playing my feet just throb …. Any ideas on how to…
Has anyone been to a Roadrunner shoe store to try to find good shoes/ insoles to help with your plantar fasciitis? If so, was it worth the money? Thoughts?
I had a stress injury (bone edema no fracture seen on MRI) in my 4th metatarsal and was in a boot for about 8 weeks. My podiatrist cleared me out of the boot- said I didn’t need…
Has anyone in this group got rid of their plantar fasciitis? I’ve done some homework on it. I know it’s very much possible to reverse it and just get rid of it in general, but I’d…
So I'm just curious about some different shoes to help my PF. I've tried Brooks, Hokas, Orthofeet, Cloves, Crocs, Wide toe box you name it. I'm just curious if max cushion or zero…
Being a teacher, I know I haven’t been wearing the best shoes while being on my feet. What sandals have people found that are nice on the heel? I need to update foot ware before the…