Trem wrote: > Hi DB,
I suffered all my life trying to find shoes that I could wear comfortably. I also bought every type arch support available. About ten years ago I was talking with a person that had the same problem and she said the cure for her was orthotics. I went to a podiatrist and he made a set for me and I tell you it was a Godsend!!! I cannot put shoes on without inserting them. Without them I don't last more than a few minutes....with them I can walk and stand for hours. They cost me a couple of hundred dollars and they're worth every cent. They work! < Thanks Trem, I had heard the term but never looked into it, so I found this: http://www.podiatrychannel.com/orthotics/ The illustrations seem to show exactly what my problem is. I'll have to dig deeper into this. Sheesh, I never knew about this! I'm a firm believer in spending a few more bucks to head off larger expenses (like buying shoes all the time). I'm really sick and tired of this, and maybe it could save me money and trouble. I just today replaced a set of insoles in a very nice and good looking set of Rockports, but I saw the wear pattern on the bottom beginning to show, and I know they will soon meet the usual fate. Next in line for insole replacement are 3 sets of RedWings ($$$!!!). Maybe custom orthotics will fix this. I just counted up $1000 in shoes & boots I own right now, because I can't wear one pair of shoes more than twice a week. Before my "miracle" started, 5-1/2 years ago, I had $1500 worth of shoes/boots, changed shoes 4 times daily, and had to soak my feet and/or walk on massaging sandals or pea gravel every night. I tell ya it's no way to live. Thanks again, DB
