footwear

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Steph Smith BSc(hons) RVN — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 23:27:12 GMT

Podiatrists will advise to chop and change your shoes, don't wear the same pair day in and day out, to help prevent foot probs.

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enigmaticat-uk — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 17:09:51 GMT

I have been wearing trainers for the last 10 years or so as they are nice & springy. I have always found Hi-tec trainers suit my foot shape - I tend to buy boy's size 5 online as they are cheaper than ladies (less VAT!) - the last couple of pairs have been less than £15 each. I have pretty atrocious fallen arches so also wear substantial orthotic insoles to keep my feet in a more 'normal' position and this helps to reduce pain in my feet and hips. Clog style shoes are definitely no good for me too.

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Laura James — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 05:59:48 GMT

I have to admit I had major problms finding comfy shoes until i found Sketchers, I love them and I would never look for anything else as long as I can get those, they last a long time and don't ned to be worn in - I'v bought them and done hectic 12 shifts the next few days wih no problems

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BelfastVN — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 02:10:37 GMT

I started out wearing cheapo 'shoe zone' or similar highstreet store black shoes- the feeling of fallen arches killed me.

I began to wear the Clark's unloop and have had 2 pairs throughout my training and 2 years of qualifying- a dream.

Working in a practice where you have to fight for a seat to eat lunch, they're much needed!

The price is not for the fainthearted though.

http://www.clarks.co.uk/p/20312837

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Nicola Smith — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 15:39:25 GMT

Still searching :(

No luck with any of the local shoe shops so took a journey out to a Clarks shop today - nothing in my size in the comfy ones so now ordered some off the internet in the hope that they will be OK when they come. How difficult can it be to find a comfy pair of shoes for a small footed person :(

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Alison Clare Hickman — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 11:30:14 GMT

Me iz very jealous Loobylou, a very dainty size 4? Oh how lovely.

I've got hobbit-sized plates for feet. One saving grace is that they're not quite as hairy... although I do find myself shaving my big toes on occasion (erk). Now aren't you glad I shared? Not!

Ali h

Last seen running barefoot through a meadow singing "Merrily the buttercups sway..." (Men in white coats in hot pursuit)

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Sal the 1st — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 22:14:24 GMT

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I always struggle to find comfy, black, flat, urine/faeces/vomit/disinfectant resistant suitable shoes for work!! For the ast few years i've got them from Clarks, although more expensive than I would like to pay (usually £50 ish) they are really comfy and I can usually get 15 months out of them.

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I have a couple of pairs of these in the wardrobe that have served me very well - and you can put them in the washer . Now the weather is on the turn again I suppose I had better look them out

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ladies-Leather-Machine-Washable-Leisure/dp/B008UNUAB8 - didnt get them from amazon tho

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loobylou — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 21:45:24 GMT

I swear by Skechers and because I've also got tiny feet (size 4) I can buy the childrens size and they are much cheaper. Picked up a pair off amazon for £9.95 :)

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Charley83 — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 12:41:57 GMT

I go between my sketchers shape up which I love and when a bit of ventilation is needed my crocs both are very comfy

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Amanda — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 16:07:17 GMT

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NuttyNu — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 23:12:40 GMT

I have to admit... sleep is required... I read it as the foot people (Cannot spell the word!) said it was the dogs.... Couldn't understand how dogs affected feet...

Now to answer your question (Once read right!) I wear just comfy black shoes... I tend to just look until I find something comfy, then buy them and just keep a stock at home. I then know what are comfy from trying them on.

I don't really get on with cloggs as I need something behind my heal as I cannot walk with my feet in the right position! so I prefere proper shoes but if you find something comfy, then I just aim for these again. I tend to get second hand charity shop ones (Ones that don't look very worn so still lots of life!) and to be honest, they will normally go bout 8-12months minimum. some many years longer and to be fair, it is normally the sole that breaks first from keep bending to the dogs on the floor!! I tend to find, I may get through more shoes than other people, but I have spent a lot less on them in the first place so longterm it is cheaper, and I find, personally, more comfy!

Good luck in finding the shoes... I'm off for some much needed sleep now after reading that post completely wrong!

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ACndCA — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 01:32:55 GMT

I've wock professional footwear (the clog style one). You can find it on this page - http://www.wockshoes.com/en .

It has Shock absorption, so it reduces the occurrence of micro lesions in tendons, bones and joints, and the feeling of tired legs, it's ergonomic, + it is closed on the upper side, which I find great considering the amount of times I've been peed on, or I've been to close to the animals when they vomit.

You can get the technical sheet for any of the models on that page .

I don't want anything else :)

Hope it helps :)

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jc91 — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 21:37:36 GMT

I wear crocs. Had them for years and there still going strong. Go on their website and look at all their designs. Theres loads! I have a slip on pair that look like dolly shoes in navy.

You may think there expensive but well worth it! and you can just wipe them clean which is handy

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Ruby115 — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 21:19:51 GMT

Skechers go walk are great! Really comfy for all day.

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Nick Shackleton — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 20:12:04 GMT

I've worn trainers for about 10years. They offer the comfort and support that you don't get from clogs

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alice456 — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 20:02:45 GMT

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Can anyone give me any recommendations for comfy footwear. I have been wearing nurse style clogs for years but getting am getting really bad pain in my achilles. My chiropodist has suggested it is the clogs and i should instead try a shoe. Anyone got any really comfy recommendations? I do have tiny size 3 feet.

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I wear clarks unloop shoe and they are extremely comfortable, my feet do not hurt at all. hope this helps :)