My arches have flattened.
My arches have flattened. I think I may have arthritis in the top of my foot. .I find wearing sketchers with built in arches help arch area but hurt too of my bony foot. Is it…
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I’m 5wks post-op tmrw (July 29th) and I’m feeling a little defeated today I had pt this morning and I wore my…
I’m 5wks post-op tmrw (July 29th) and I’m feeling a little defeated today I had pt this morning and I wore my shoes! Yay! That felt great. During my session, as usual, my therapist…
I have tried everything and was really worried about back packing around Italy..
I have tried everything and was really worried about back packing around Italy.. had 3 rounds of shockwave therapy before but had to stop because in my view it was making it worse …
Been dealing with pain for two years.
Been dealing with pain for two years. It was unbearable to manageable now back to unbearable pain ugh all I get is ice it, new shoes, stay off my feet, get shoe inserts. Also PT Ugh…
Just scooped up the Hoka Bondi 9's and so far they feel pretty nice!
Just scooped up the Hoka Bondi 9's and so far they feel pretty nice! For those that do have them, what's your experience? Do you do the wide fit or standard, and why?
Hi everyone, im 8 months post op.
Hi everyone, im 8 months post op. At the ball of my foot ,there feels like a tiniy small bone. When im standing without shoes & socks. Mostly feel it when in the shower. Only felt…
MRI findings in the post comments - Hi, I’m in so much pain, my whole entire foot feels like it needs chopping…
MRI findings in the post comments - Hi, I’m in so much pain, my whole entire foot feels like it needs chopping off. I struggle to wear any shoes, my pinky toe hurts so much in closed…
Day 27 Update Part 1 Hello to my bunion community!
Day 27 Update Part 1 Hello to my bunion community! Today is a big day. I had my dressing removed, and was cleared to transition into regular shoes. I have to wear a toe spacer for 3…
If you have PTTD and fallen arches.
If you have PTTD and fallen arches. What do you walk around the house in? Have you tried arch sleeves? The pulse insoles are for tennis shoes and I don't wear them often.
2 weeks post op MIS walking with crutches next week doctor says I will be transitioning into regular shoes..
2 weeks post op MIS walking with crutches next week doctor says I will be transitioning into regular shoes.. very nervous since it’s hurting to walk but maybe that’s because my foot…
Interested to hear from people post pin removal, I am 11 weeks post surgery and 6 weeks post pin removal and…
Interested to hear from people post pin removal, I am 11 weeks post surgery and 6 weeks post pin removal and my toes are drifting with a large gap between my big toe and 2nd toe…
Update: it has been 1 month since this post.
Update: it has been 1 month since this post. I am doing well for the most part. I have seen the Dr. again and he told me it does not go completely away fast. I had the shoe inserts in…
When I tried new shoes, I would feel this part hit against the shoes.
When I tried new shoes, I would feel this part hit against the shoes. Today i felt it also in my CROCS Baya sandals. I touched that part as well as the same area on my right foot and…
Hey everyone I'm new here and feel terribly embarrassed by my feet I was hoping to post anonymously but can't…
Hey everyone I'm new here and feel terribly embarrassed by my feet I was hoping to post anonymously but can't see the option so here goes I'm 41 and started developing my bunion on my…
Hi, I'm looking for recommendations for walking/hiking shoes...I have a bunion and Morton's neuroma and can't…
Hi, I'm looking for recommendations for walking/hiking shoes...I have a bunion and Morton's neuroma and can't find anything decent in the Uk.Thanks.
If your child's right foot has developed shiny, cracked, painful skin on the ball and toes — especially if…
If your child's right foot has developed shiny, cracked, painful skin on the ball and toes — especially if they're active and often in sweaty shoes or socks — this may be juvenile…
For me, foot drop feels like my foot doesn’t want to lift the way it’s supposed to.
For me, foot drop feels like my foot doesn’t want to lift the way it’s supposed to. I have to be careful when I walk because my toes can catch on the ground. Walking barefoot…
I'll be 4 weeks post-op Wednesday.
I'll be 4 weeks post-op Wednesday. As of now I have been wearing surgical sandals because it hurts too bad to wear shoes. When we go out I walk to the vehicle and if its a short…
A flare-up of discomfort following revision bunion surgery in both feet is common during recovery, and knowing…
A flare-up of discomfort following revision bunion surgery in both feet is common during recovery, and knowing what's normal versus what needs attention helps you navigate healing…
Does it help to wear flip flops for anyone?
Does it help to wear flip flops for anyone? My feet were so hot and sweaty (and hurting in regular shoes) that I started wearing my flip flops and they are starting to feel better.
Really desperately needing a tennis shoe that I can start exercising/walking in that doesn’t cause me heel pain.
Really desperately needing a tennis shoe that I can start exercising/walking in that doesn’t cause me heel pain. I have plantar fasciitis in both feet but my left foot is a lot worse…
What dressy shoes do you guys wear?
What dressy shoes do you guys wear? I've got a wedding to go to but obviously can't wear heels or anything completely flat. Anyone have any suggestions what I can wear with this dress?
Best shoes for flat feet
Best shoes for flat feet
Anyone else have this specific shoe problem?
Anyone else have this specific shoe problem? I have bunions, but I have a very narrow heel. Buying wide shoes doesn’t work because I end up walking right out of them because my heels…
Does anyone know if Fitville trainers are more comfortable than Skechers?
Does anyone know if Fitville trainers are more comfortable than Skechers? I have bunions on both feet and am finding it nearly impossible to find a comfortable shoe. The podiatrist I…
I just diagnosed with pf and heel spurs in both feet.
I just diagnosed with pf and heel spurs in both feet. My right is worse than my left. He didn’t question and put cortisone in both feet right away to ease the pain. I’m on my feet all…
In December 2024 I had a Scarf, Akin, 2nd toe Osteotomy.
In December 2024 I had a Scarf, Akin, 2nd toe Osteotomy. In September 2025 I had a pseudo-arthroplasty 2nd toe MTP joint with K-wire plus screws removed (staple still in). In May 2026…
62 years old, my first bout with horrible plantar fasciitis in my right foot.
62 years old, my first bout with horrible plantar fasciitis in my right foot. Pics are to show my extremely high arches. Before I spend hundreds more dollars I would love to connect…
Hi all, new to the group and trying to do a little research.
Hi all, new to the group and trying to do a little research. I went to the podiatrist today for my bunions which have been given to me from my mom and grandma. My big toe only throbs…
I work at a factory where I stand on concrete for 8+ hours a day.
I work at a factory where I stand on concrete for 8+ hours a day. I have to wear steel toe work shoes and I get a work voucher for shoes every year from Red Wing Shoes. I have a wide…