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Posted 3/7/2019 1:06 AM (GMT 0)
My feet hurt so much when I walk. I need a shoe that is like walking on air that I never want to take off. Do those even exist? I need to start walking to help my fibromyalgia. I also am battling autoimmune problems after loosing my colon to UC. Please if anyone has shoes that they truly love let me know. I need to shoe shop. Thanks
Posted 3/7/2019 1:48 AM (GMT 0)
Hi, Halo. Well, I have had my permanent ileostomy for 29 years due to Crohn’s disease and I also have fibro. I developed plantar fasciitis so bad I could hardly walk. My Mom suggested trying Birkenstock shoes and I did. It took me about a month to break in and learn how to walk in them but now I wear them all of the time...even as bedroom slippers. I no longer have plantar fasciitis either.

I have suggested these to several people and let them know it takes about a month to get used to the,. You wear them maybe two hours a day at first. They cause you to have good posture also. Anyway, the people that did try them and broke them in are still wearing Birkenstocks. Orthopedic doctors suggest these also as good shoes for your feet.

I do hope you find what you want. It’s awful having your feet hurt, I now can walk all over and, yes, walking is very good for fibro. That’s my gentle form of exercise that I do daily...in my Birkenstocks. 😂

Sherrine
Posted 3/7/2019 1:54 AM (GMT 0)
Sherrine,

Thank you for the suggestion. I will definitely check them out. I will let you know.
Posted 3/7/2019 11:09 AM (GMT 0)
Try on some Hoka One. Best shoes I have ever worn. A little pricey but i have tried Brooke’s, ASICS etc. These feel like walking on air.
Posted 3/7/2019 1:50 PM (GMT 0)
Hi halo: It seems many, if not most of us with fibro, have big problems with our feet/shoes. They can really take a beating!

You may already know this, but if you type "shoes fibromyalgia" in the upper right search box, several old posts will come up.

You already got great suggestions on this thread, but I just wanted to point out the older posts on this subject. Some also cover subjects like high arches and other foot problems.

Hope your feet are much better soon! smile
Posted 3/7/2019 2:36 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you guys.
Posted 3/9/2019 3:27 AM (GMT 0)
I think we can all be so different.. i have an older style easy spirit walker, i love it cause its light weight.. i have had plantar fasciaitis in the past..and got a spenco firm arch support that i wear in them..the original liner can be pulled out from the easy spirit..i buy them pairs ahead , always in fear that they will stop making them one day

I also use topical pain products on my feet when nescessary..

Also, i like an acupressure mat to rest my feet on..

Lol i have had fibro for decades so i have a lot of tools in the fibro box..and use most of them
Posted 3/10/2019 2:02 AM (GMT 0)
Ljm2014 thanks for the advise.
Posted 3/27/2019 10:21 PM (GMT 0)
Morning Halo, I've never worn shoes but Reebok gels are the best I've ever used. I have 58 years of
arthritis in my feet along with the fibro and lupus. The memory foam ones stink as they break down
way too fast. If you like sandals Clark's brand is amazing. I use my Tony Little "Gazelle" every morning
and can do over 3 miles with the feet still intact. I found a local Clark's brand store (shoes included)
and got me a new pair for this year. You can actually walk around the entire NY State Fair and not crawl smile
Posted 3/28/2019 5:19 PM (GMT 0)
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Posted 4/25/2019 6:17 PM (GMT 0)
I have been wearing Nike Air Zoom Vomero shoes for several years. They come out with a new style every year but its basically the same. Lots of cushioning. If my plantar fasciitis is bothering me I add silicone heel pads.
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