having lyme has changed my feet. they seem to be more swollen and the bottom still stays sore.
i wear a size 6. i have alot of shoes that have never been worn. oh sure they fit fine in the store but then when i try to walk in them at home, uh oh, no can do. and i've either lost the receipts or, stupid me, thrown away the boxes.
are the shoes changing or are my feet??
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
As we age our feet flatten out. You need to go somewhere where they will accurately measure your feet. I had to go up a size.
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- You may also need a wide shoe &/or medical orthotics, made by a podiatrist JUST for your feet.
A podiatrist can also assess the best kind of shoes for your feet. I have been extremely impressed with the ones I've seen as they have such extensive knowledge of the foot, far beyond even orthopedic doctors - about the foot. But, then, the foot is their specialty.
I think the feet are sorely underestimated and we've neglected them for cute styles and cheap prices and awful shoe construction - for the most part - until we can't do that anymore. Most shoes have no support and actually can damage the feet over time.
Birkenstocks makes some very cute shoes now and their footbed is splendidly supportive and generous.
It's important to forget heels due to the pressure they put on the foot and spine. But, now, there are some very cute shoes that are also good for feet.
The thing is that a good pair of shoes is usually $75 dollars or more. But it's an important investment. Even the best ones go on sale.
Check out KUMFS. Google: Jay's Wide Shoes
see the wide styles offered at Zappos.com -
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
i ordered a couple of shoes from qvc called orthoheel and they're very comfortable. i have a very high arch and simply can't wear those flip-flop type shoes. they kill my feet.
now if i can just figure out what to do with all those shoes in the closet.
even size 6 is becoming rare. my sisters all wear size 7 and up. seems nobody has small feet anymore.
Posted by skies (Member # 28064) on :
I wear a size 5.5 or 6 myself.
Yes, I've known a few people that got the orthotics and they really helped. Might be something to look into.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Footsmart also has the orthaheel. Don't get the "custom orthotics" there.... worthless. Get them prescribed.
I NEED to do it, but can't afford it. I have a prescription right here.
Posted by randibear (Member # 11290) on :
we change sizes so often having lyme. it's a pity we all can't get together and open a store!! i've kept so many things thinking "i'm going to loose weight" or "i really don't like that purse anymore and it's brand new"...
i just don't buy anything anymore cause i either change my mind or my weight.
Posted by linky123 (Member # 19974) on :
I gained a couple of shoe sizes after I had my kids. Don't know if it was hormones, extra weight or what.
Used to be a size 6 and am now a size 8.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
linky.. My mom said she gained 1/2 size with each child. She had 3.
I never had children. Gained 1/2 to 1 size, depending upon the shoe.
It's real important to get your feet sized every year or so.
Posted by just don (Member # 1129) on :
13 or 13 1/2 depending on the shoe,,,always a triple "D" or more with one or two sets of orthodics inside
they have much better shoes and orthodics than a couple years ago even. If its not top of the line "New Balance" you can keep them
When you work on your feet from 5 AM to 8 PM 6 or 7 days a week,,,you better be in a good first class shoe
Posted by SEREN J WEED (Member # 7280) on :
I have worn the same size since age 16 and I wore high heels all the time until I became ill. Now they're quite a bit lower.
But my problem was always the issue of the right foot being longer (not real rare I think)...size 9 and my left foot is a bit shorter.
I have to shop carefully and walk around in ones I want to buy, otherwise that right big toe is in pain.
Also I wear an 8 1/2 in a open shoe and a 9 in closed shoe because I have slightly slim feet. And a 9 size would fall off in an open shoe.
Posted by BoxerMom (Member # 25251) on :
Seren, we are feet twins! Down to the last detail!
(OMG! Reminds me of when Joey met his hand twin on Friends.)
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
My right foot is larger too.
don't forget that weight gain can also affect shoe size .. I wonder if losing weight changes it back?
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Randibear,
did you see that skies posted above that she wears a size 5.5 or 6 ? -
Posted by randibear (Member # 11290) on :
yep hon sure did...
don't know tho if anybody would want once worn shoes and not worn.
people can be find of funny....
might be like buying used underwear....lol
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Oh, I must have read this wrong. Sounded like you were wondering about how to move them along. Was thinking some were not worn. True, if worn and have seen their day, may be time to retire them.
Some shoes can be RECYCLED now. Very cool. You might check with your local shoe repair folks or even shoe store.
How to Recycle Your Shoes -
Posted by randibear (Member # 11290) on :
that's ok keeb. probably wasn't very clear.
guess it's goodwill time again...
Posted by skies (Member # 28064) on :
quote:Originally posted by
might be like buying used underwear....lol [/QB]
Wow, I wouldn't quite compare them to used underwear, but I guess I can see your point, lol!
Posted by just don (Member # 1129) on :
tutu said "don't forget that weight gain can also affect shoe size .. I wonder if losing weight changes it back?"
I lost 60 or more and didnt shrink an iota
course mine are flatter than a pancake
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Well, come to think of it, don, I have gained and lost and my feet never changed. However, I never had a weight fluctuation of more than 30- 40 lbs.
Posted by Dogsandcats (Member # 28544) on :
I am still stuck on buying used underwear.......thanks for the laugh.....
Posted by merrygirl (Member # 12041) on :
My feet alsowent up 1/2 a size with each kid
Posted by FamilyFive (Member # 37206) on :
My show size hasn't changed. They all still fit. It's my CLOTHES that are all too small!
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