Shoes for arthritic feet

[Shann]

Over the last couple years, I've broken both my feet and suffer from tendinitis and arthritis in my feet. In fact, I was in a wheel chair for six weeks about a year ago. I have orthotics that help some.

I'm fine now according to my podiatrist, except my feet always hurt if I walk much. My podiatrist told me what to look for in a shoe, i.e., sturdy, sizing etc. but didn't make any specific recommendations.

I'm looking for sturdy comfortable shoes that are dressy enough to wear in an office setting but they don't have to be fancy. I was wondering about shoes that police officers or postal carriers wear. I'm size 11EEEE.

Does anybody have any suggestions?

Thanks.

 

[Kilroy Higgins]

http://gravitydefyer.com//

I've got no idea, but I read about these on an airline magazine once and came back home and bookmarked their page ages ago.

 

[Shann]

http://gravitydefyer.com//

I've got no idea, but I read about these on an airline magazine once and came back home and bookmarked their page ages ago.

Thanks. Their dress shoes don't come in wide though. I might try the athletic shoe that seems to come in wide.

 

[mwerner]

I have bunions, so I need an extra-wide shoe also. I've been buying the New Balance athletic shoes for several years; they make nice, dressy-looking "walkers" as well.

This isn't exactly the same model I have, but very similar:

http://www.newbalance.com/fitness/walking/MK706/

 

[BFB]

Look into SAS shoes, I think you'll like them. My cousin was having terrible trouble with his ankle after surgery and he's a salesman. He tried SAS shoes and he said it was like a majack bullet.

 

[ronsec]

Here's where I buy my shoes: www.wideshoes.com . A little pricey, but no problems with returns or exchanges.

 

[MVF]

I highly recommend this shoe. I've had good luck with this site as well. Nirvana for my feet!

http://www.onlineshoes.com/productpage.asp?gen=m&pcid=54960