Shoes For The Big Guy

[Thegreatzambini]

What are you, a package of cocaine? The correct weight measurement for humans is pounds.



Good recommendation but they're not cheap anymore.

You can also measure Coke in pounds dude ....and just because you haven’t caught onto the metric system doesn’t mean you need to insult somebody that does.

 

[noeinstein]

My feet have been killing after standing and bouncing around onstage. Are there any shoes you know about that would help?

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[superiorpine]

Insoles may be helpful, they certainly are for me. Particularly if my shoes are flat like the old Chucks. The only issue may be that if your shoe is tight already, the insoles may not fit properly.

The company in the link below offers both half and full insoles. I first read about them in an article by Dr. Andrew Weil, the complimentary medicine doctor at Az State. (i.e. not wacked out but still alternative)

Orthaheel Relief Orthotic Full-Length Insoles | TheInsoleStore.com

 

[Grizelda100]

I'm sure people will recommend some good choices. I like Uggs.
I would also add that I roll out my feet with a golf ball (or baseball, tennis ball etc.) every morning.
Hands too. It really helps with my joint pain.

 

[JohnnyBottom]

Monterey Bay Black Tie-Less Lace Men's Shoes | OrthoFeet

 

[Npunk42]

I worked for [BIG company named after a big river/forest/woman] and walked 8-12 miles per day.

I just got it, it takes me a while but I'm there in the end. Amazon

 

[Npunk42]

Just to follow up. I got a pair of Clarkes hard soles. I was skeptical, but at the end of the night my feet felt much better, still a little sore but not cramping. A huge improvement. Thanks for the advice. I would have gone the other way and got more cushy soled shoes.

 

[DrThumpenstein]

For me it's not so much the shoes themselves that make a difference - it's a good pair of insoles. Your feet are almost certainly shaped differently than mine, so rather than recommending the brand and type that work best for me, I recommend going to a specialty shoe store (not just the shoe department at your local Target, but a store that actually specializes in shoes and insoles) and work with them to find a good set. It really helps a lot.

Lots of good suggestions on this thread.

It would be wise to see a physician and get checked out. Too many treatable causes for foot pain, and some of them should be monitored. Is it arthritis? Tendinopathy? Nerve impingement or peripheral neuropathy? There is a long list of potential causes, and the recommendations will vary according to the cause.

I do agree with going to a specialty shoe store, and you might also consider going to a specialty running store, as they will often have employees who are trained at looking at feet and gait. Off-the-shelf insoles work for about 90% of people, although about 10% will need custom insoles.

Nothing wrong with trying a soft mat.

Compression stockings are worth considering, although if the problem is arterial insufficiency (decreased blood supply) compression could make things worse, so go get checked out.

Strengthening the muscles of the foot is a legitimate way to treat quite a few foot injuries, and has recently been recognized as an important approach to rehabilitation of foot injuries. “Towel toe curling” exercises are one way to accomplish this.

Full disclosure: I’m a semi-retired sports medicine physician, so I’ve seen a lot of feet! Good luck with yours!

 

[Johnny Fingers]

Old mousepads, cut to fit. Leave extra room for toes. Double if necessary. I am a frugalist.

 

[levis76]

I used to rock Vans a lot but switched to a smaller brand, Simple. They have a nice understated style and are built well. They come in Fred Flintstone wide sizes too, which is what I need.