Wondered if clogs were good for arthritic feet

maria09

Hi
Has anyone tried wearing wooden clogs to help with walking
Years ago in my youth clogs were the in thing and I wondered if they would help
Was watching antique road trip and they were in hebden bridge where they said they still make clogs made me think they might be good for my feet
Any advice?
Maria

stickywicket

I'd guess it would depend on how bad your arthritis was and where. They'd definitely support your feet and, if well made, in all the right places - for a normal foot. But, if you have problems with the soles of your feet in particular, I'd have thought they'd be far too unyielding. Do you wear orthotic insoles? An orthotist could advise you. Or, if you're in the area, just try some.

maria09

Hi
I've got arthritis in big toes and second toes both feet and had fusion of left big toe left foot and waiting surgery to second toe same side
So at min the pain is unbearable no matter what shoes I wear but I take your point I might just wait till after op I wonder if they can make them to order I also fancy going to see how they are made. Hope alls well with you x

salamander

my orthotics guy said clogs weren't good. I think you have to grip with your toes and the traditional ones made of wood are very hard on your joints. Something about having backs is important. However, B*r*nst**k do make them with backs and they are probably the same high standard of their sandals but prob also expensive like their sandals. Might be worth checking them out.

barbara12

Maria I wore clogs for work when I was 16...teell you what I dread putting them on they seemed so hard...but my goodness did I soon get used....but I didnt have arthritis then so I wouldn't know....I would think... but not sure that schols.are quite good...they have the arch support..sorry about the spelling....

dreamdaisy

I wouldn't have thought they'd be that good, not the traditional wooden ones. There's nothing to absorb the shock of your feet hitting the ground, toes have to scrunch (you can't help doing it) to keep them on, they may well be supportive but the jarring would be too much. A clog-style with a soft sole may be a better option - and one with a strap round the heel. DD

maria09

Thank you for all your posts
I think I will give up on cloggs
Maria

frogmorton

I used to love my clogs too in my youth.

A lot of folks on here use cr*cs though I think.

Love

Toni xx