Hi everyone,
I've recently been diagnosed with arthritis in my knees which subsequently affects my hips and back. I'm wondering if anyone can help with any shoes they find comfortable to wear, at the moment I live in my ancient battered nike air trainers but being 25 would like some funky shoes / trainers which don't make my hurt my knees and hips more. Any suggestions?
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Have you looked at 'hotter'? they have some more modern designs now, and are very comfy. Other people swear by crocs, but I haven't tried them.
hope you find something to suit you.
wonky
I hope this helps
Take care, Steph xx
Now that I am not working I live in Converse trainers. They aren't very supportive and can be slippery in the wet but they are perfect for my flat feet and long toes, are easy-ish to put on and come in loads of colours!I have just bought a pair of black and silver ones - Yay! I can often be found in Uggs when I am at home chilling out but don't go out in them. They are great for keeping rugged up nice and warm. The brand 'Emu' is more reasonably priced than Uggs.
Sketchers are very comfortable, come in a range of styles and look good. There is also a brand out there called Acupuncture or something similar that I hear are great.
A friend of mine swears by Birkenstock and Doc Martin shoes (not boots!) - they do look good but I find them too hard on my feet.
Other than that, I have in the past bought very comfortable 'sensible' shoes from The Natural Shoe Company that were kind to feet, supportive and sort of funky looking.
Good luck - The thought of shoe shopping makes my toes curl!
Arna
I love my ugg boots but are not supportive at all.
I have a pair of ART shoes, they are as funky as you can get. The are so comfrtable and have lasted me years already and kept their colours.
you can usualy get these in surfy shops like animal and such places
They are pretty expensive however you could maybe get them as an early christmas pressie?
Until struck with this illness I used to be in high heel platform shoes ALWAYS so had to get my head around the fact that I could no longer wear them. However have much fun rooting around for funky flats now and the shop Du*e do some fab ones. My latest ones are flat black ones with a cluster of shiny pearls on the front.
Let us know what you get.
Keep smiling, Carol
Toni xxx
Its so disheartening when your so young, & you see all the lovely high heels especially when it comes to special occasions.
Im 37 now & have been like this for the past 12 yrs or so :sad: .
take care Xxx
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I couldn't find the Natural Shoe Company but the fitflops are fab!!
Can I ask, are we not allowed to write complete company names, I notice that the vowels are all st*rr*d out??
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Purchased a pair of confortina shoes which i use as slippers in the house. Even the most painful of days these relieve the pain in my legs etc. They are really really comfortable too......
The site also has a full section of shoes etc for various conditions arthritis was one of them.
they may not be the most fashionable for a 20 something but they at least mean i can manage a full day at work on my feet!
I've also started to wear Clarks heels as they are very supportive and comfy ... although only during working hours!!
x
apparently gtreat if you have back problems too - supposed to be like walking barefoot.
Thanks for the tip, I have seen those & wondered if they really worked.
I am also 25 and have same probs as you - I love Skechers coz they are quite wide and very comfortable (also a Physio I had once swore by them - so also a good sign!) I don't mean those shape-ups - just the standard trainers!
I have very wide feet aswell which doesn't help, but I also wear shoes from Evans coz they are fashionable and have wide fittings - wedges are very comfortable if you want a heel - hope this helps