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Looking for recommendations for orthotics to help reduce bunion progression. I don't want to order custom ones through my podiatrist because I have tried so many others, even…
So I have had extreme foot pain in my arches and heels going up my calves for the past 1.5 years and I feel like I've tried everything. I've spent so much money on insoles,( the rigid…
My 9 year old has had 2nd toe nail thickness for a few years on both feet. It looks like it'll grow out but never fully looks like a normal nail. He is narrow footed and ties his…
I am looking for advice. I am 28 and I have been struggling with foot pain on and off for about 2 years. I’m a dog groomer so I spend all day standing on concrete floors, but I do…
Hi everyone, I just got diagnosed with bilateral bunions (hallux valgus) and I’m trying to figure out what actually helps in real life. Hi everyone, I was just diagnosed with bunions…
Hi everyone, glad I was sent details of this group, maybe I will be able to find some normality in what I’ve gone through the past year…and continue to put up with. I had bunion op…
1. How long did you have stitches? 2. How long will I have the gauze and ace bandages on? 3. My 2nd post-op appt will be 3 weeks after my surgery- I am assuming I will get my stitches…
Can anyone shed some light on what they think this might be? It started a lump between my toe and has kept growing, now under the ball. It’s sometimes saw after I work out and it can…
ANOTHER QUESTION: Is it normal to still have pain in my foot 3 months post op when I’m in my sneakers? I’m seeing surgeon on Tuesday so I’ll ask him. When I wake up my foot is not…
Hi , ive been suffering over 2 years with PF and bone spur, tried everything physio, PRP injections, shockwave treatment, 4 lots of steroid injections, special shoes, boot,I saw my…
Has anyone had excruciating heel pain but no bone spur or fracture on that heel? I've been seen by my podiatrist. Got the inserts last week, bought hokas, been doing the stretches and…
Ok....Hobiebear shoes. Just got them. I'm thinking they might be too big? I flexed my big toes to show you where they are inside the shoes. But these are wide toe box shoes.... so is…
Does anyone recommend Hike or Peak foot wear? Im looking for wide toe box, zero lift. I tried Hobibear, but not sure if I like them.
Which Brooks (specifically) makes a wide toe box, without the thick cushion?
Hello! Would really love to know who wears Orthofeet shoes and what do you think, specifically? Doesn’t have to be for PF..
Has anyone developed a knee problem after switching to lower drop shoes? I switched to wide toe box, low drop (4 mm) and now have knee bursitis. Maybe my flat feet need more support?…
I need to buy a new set of walking shoes. I’m ISO recommended tried and tested brands with a wide toe area. I’m not looking for any more pairs of Hoka, New Balance, Adidas, Brooks…
Getting MIS surgery 1/12. She told me I could return to work starting at 6 weeks (end of February). Then she filled out the FMLA paperwork and said I wouldn't be going back until…
Just started wearing asics gel kayano 31, I bought a pair a size too big to give my toes plenty of space. I was wearing On shoes before and on the school run I always get pain in the…
New to this group. I’ve had a rough journey with PF that’s lasted over a year. I’ve tried multiple expensive shoes and inserts that friends and coworkers have recommended, physical…
This is a photo of my 10yo sons foot after basketball practice. He says it doesn't hurt. What is this? Update- A podiatrist who is a family friend said it was simply bruising from new…
Hi my name is Linda Olson. I have suffered 3 weeks now with a burning feeling in my ankle area both feet. 2 years I had both knees done. I am 66 years old. I live in senior…
Has anyone else come out of surgery with 2 different sized feet? Before surgery, my right foot was a size 10 and my left foot was an 8. After 2 failed bunion surgeries and a 3rd…
5 years post surgery… Does anyone have insight for surgery several years out? I’ve been relatively pain free after all the recovery, with the exception of overworking it a few times…
I’m so depressed. I’ve been dealing with not being able to fit into shoes since last October. I took a day off work bc of the pain and I’m so depressed at home alone. I’ve seen so…
My 2nd toe is starting to push against my big toe. It’s becoming a problem, and I’m looking for a way to stop it before it gets worse. (My mom’s eventually crossed over.) I’m trying…
Y'all I'm going to end up losing my job with the USPS if I can't figure this out! I walk 8-10 miles a day and the pain in my heels is excruciating! I've been to an initial appointment…
Thank you Thank you for accepting me into the group. I am a 71 year-old male and I’ve had bunions and hammer toes all my life. Recently, I’ve been doing quite a bit of yard work and…
Can anyone recommend a *breathable shoe* that fits orthotics and has a *wide toe box*? So far, I have tried: 1. Hoka Arachi (liked it, but small toe box)
Slightly unusual question: Anyone on here a biker, and if so have you found some comfy boots? I like sports style ankle boots, but just bought some new which were comfy until my feet…