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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: My feet hurt https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feet-hurt Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:41:14 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php April on "My feet hurt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feet-hurt#post-1776758 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 13:43:27 +0000 April 1776758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Be sure you (and your PT/OT) know the source of your damage or problem before using stimulation as a treatment.  If the problem is local (known as peripheral neuropathy -- like that kind of pins-and-needles feeling you get when your foot "falls asleep") stimulation seems like it would make sense.   The other way to get nerve pain is when you have lesions in your brain or spine, however.  Doesn't sound like that's your issue, Shiny, if it's expected to heal, but proceed with caution.   Traci on "My feet hurt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feet-hurt#post-1776743 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 12:29:43 +0000 Traci 1776743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ From the looks of your boots that are  currently working, the Fly Londons may be a hit for you.  I just bought my first pair for a steal off Amazon; they arrive today. It's hit or miss, but Dansko, Keen and Earth tend towards more toe room.  They all tend to feature a clunkier look, but have some options that look a little more refined. My daughter suffers from neuropathy in her feet as well.  Have you met with a PT or OT about the issue yet?  Some of our best tips for dealing with the neuropathy came from a PT we saw in the hospital once.  It's counter intuitive, but they taught us to stimulate the feet aggressively, which activates or confuses the nerves, giving them something to do, so they stop hurting.  Walking on them as much as possible, rubbing with a rough wash cloth and alternative hot and cold along the line of the nerve have all been helpful when the pain is unbearable for her.  A TENS unit also helps. April on "My feet hurt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feet-hurt#post-1776742 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 12:16:34 +0000 April 1776742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hey Shiny -- great to see you! I also have nerve damage in my feet.  No pointy-toed shoes, no narrow toe boxes, no heels, no hard-soles, no walking barefoot across our wooden floors.  Doesn't leave a lot of options, does it?   Thank goodness we live in an era when flat booties are abundant, when sneakers as fashion are a trend, and when the four-inch heel is finally, finally, sharing the spotlight with more woman-friendly dressy styles. Sadly, the reality is that many of the styles you will encounter that will accommodate your current issues will either have a sister-wife vibe, or will resemble European house slippers or gardening clogs. If you find stylish, dressy, elegant shoes that you can wear in true comfort, 911 that information to us, okay?  UmmLila (Lisa) on "My feet hurt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feet-hurt#post-1776588 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 01:14:11 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1776588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Check out Cole Haan's Studio Grand line for post snowy weather. Elle on "My feet hurt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feet-hurt#post-1776566 Thu, 09 Feb 2017 23:53:35 +0000 Elle 1776566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I would recommend trying Fly London, El Naturalista, and Archopedico. You will probably have to try on a bunch of different brands & sizes to see which are best for your feet. (sigh).  Nice to hear that you are recovering. I don't know where you live but I've had good luck going to a Walk Shop store. JAileen on "My feet hurt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feet-hurt#post-1776459 Thu, 09 Feb 2017 19:26:43 +0000 JAileen 1776459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ DonnaF: Please be careful wearing crocs inside!! A friend of mine slipped on some water on the floor and wrecked her knee very badly. She was on crutches for months. Anonymous on "My feet hurt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feet-hurt#post-1776457 Thu, 09 Feb 2017 19:23:18 +0000 Anonymous 1776457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The Vitamin B12 deficiency and symptoms don't surprise me at all. My mother suffered from that, and had to go to the doctor frequently for vitamin B12 shots. I hope you find footwear that bring you relief! I don't know what to suggest for your specific condition, but my fussy feet love Dansko and Alegria more than any other brand; they need the arch support. Hope this helps. DonnaF on "My feet hurt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feet-hurt#post-1776436 Thu, 09 Feb 2017 18:26:57 +0000 DonnaF 1776436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So sorry about your feet.  I know you have all those lovely (and fairly expensive!) Camper shoes. I know they're ugly as SIN, but I wear classic style Crocs (well, actually a cheap knock-off handed down to me from my mom -- so maybe even worse!) around the house.  The soles are soft but supportive, and the top part doesn't pinch, much less touch, anywhere.  They give my feet relief from any type of street shoe.  I notice from the Zappos web site that you can now get Crocs in various patterns.  Sadly, the trick with Crocs and any other shoe that only comes in whole sizes is that you, Goldilocks, have found Baby Bear's shoes. Soft Spots and Soft Walk shoes have cushioned soles and come in wide sizes, at least on some web sites.  For my fussy feet that have lost their padding, I have found that how my body weight is distributed in the shoe can make a greater difference.  I also often wear a half sole cushy arch support for added support and to take up room in the back of my shoe since my foot is wide only at the front. Best wishes in your search. SandyG on "My feet hurt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feet-hurt#post-1776418 Thu, 09 Feb 2017 17:29:24 +0000 SandyG 1776418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It's so interesting about the B-12 vitamin deficiency and your foot problems, as I didn't know anything about it. My feet have nerve pain from an accident several years ago, and I've searched and tried dozens of shoes to find relief. Most left me in tears, so you'll have to persist until you find a few that work. My casual and boot-favorites are shoes with rocker soles. It distributes the weight and supports the volume of my feet better than flat soles, which lessons the pain.  I have to share what also helped me -- an truly innovative physical therapy class connected with a top university, where we did (relatively) high intensity interval training for several circuits, 3 x a week, to increase endorphins and mitigate the brain chatter associated with people in pain. Think 'Crossfit' for people of all ages with handicaps, in surgical recovery, or chronic pain  patients  The physical therapy reduced my nerve pain to manageable levels and took me from despair to pride. RoseandJoan on "My feet hurt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feet-hurt#post-1776386 Thu, 09 Feb 2017 15:14:44 +0000 RoseandJoan 1776386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Clarks may be worth a try, hopefully, this is a temporary issue because it sounds no fun at all. Thirkellgirl on "My feet hurt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feet-hurt#post-1776366 Thu, 09 Feb 2017 14:22:10 +0000 Thirkellgirl 1776366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ These aren't high-fashion shoes (but neither are they high-cost) but I have had good luck with Vionics and also (this is almost embarrassing to admit, but they're very comfortable) some Skechers loafers. They're well-padded with memory foam, and soft. Also, if I had any more difficulty with my feet I would just bite the bullet and buy the cushiest Uggs I could find. Suz on "My feet hurt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feet-hurt#post-1776349 Thu, 09 Feb 2017 13:36:19 +0000 Suz 1776349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Such a pain! (Literally). I'm so sorry. But also glad you found what was going on and can address it.  I am with Jeneva -- the only way to find out is to try many pairs and brands on and in different sizes. Frustrating and time consuming but worth it.  Glory on "My feet hurt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feet-hurt#post-1776343 Thu, 09 Feb 2017 12:53:21 +0000 Glory 1776343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am sorry to hear it! I think there are quite a few to pick from but it will be some trial and error. I also like Ecco, some Clarks and perhaps Cobb Hill.  I also feel for having to replace all of your shoes. My feet grew a half size about two years ago so I can relate. I am still hanging on to a few pairs of prized boots and shoes, that will never fit. Sigh. Bijou on "My feet hurt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feet-hurt#post-1776329 Thu, 09 Feb 2017 11:40:15 +0000 Bijou 1776329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Two shoe brands that I have found comfortable (and similar to Arche) are Munro and Ecco. I am glad to hear that your feet are recovering, but how awful that most of your current shoes are not able to be worn.  Style Fan on "My feet hurt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feet-hurt#post-1776317 Thu, 09 Feb 2017 10:45:27 +0000 Style Fan 1776317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am sorry you are experiencing this.  I have several foot problems one of which is nerve damage.  I have spent a fortune on footwear looking for shoes that are comfortable.  I need good support because of my many issues so what works for me may not be great for you.  Because my feet swell up and get inflamed sometimes I can't stand shoes that are touching my feet.  They get that sensitive.  I like my shoes roomy.  My feet are normal width but I go for shoes that are on the wider side to accommodate my sensitivity. I did try Fly London.  I love the way they look but they were not comfortable for me.  Very sad.  They have some great styles. I wear the following: El Naturalista - Spanish make - my absolute favourite. Trippen - German Finn Comfort - German - probably for the support and not great for you Fryes I find changing my footwear helps.  I never wear the same shoes 2 days in a row.  I read this on several podiatrists' wedsites and it does help me. Jules on "My feet hurt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feet-hurt#post-1776287 Thu, 09 Feb 2017 07:19:38 +0000 Jules 1776287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ One of the most comfortable pairs of shoes I've bought in recent memory, maybe of all time, was by Spring Step (the Galil bootie). I can't wear most pointy-toed shoes, I think either my toe box is too wide or my pain tolerance too low, but these have a comfortable almond toe that works well under boot cuts and flares. They also feel very soft and padded all around - even the leather is just very soft. I was slightly worried when I got them that the plushy lining would make them too hot for fall/transitional weather but didn't find that to be an issue. Both the Galil and the Stockholm get rave reviews for comfort on their site. If only the brand's styling was a bit more current in general... <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.springstepshoes.com/collections/womens/cf-vendor-spring-step">https://www.springstepshoes.co.....pring-step</a> bella on "My feet hurt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feet-hurt#post-1776285 Thu, 09 Feb 2017 07:13:54 +0000 bella 1776285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am sorry to hear this and I don't have any shoe recommendations, but I just want to chime in by saying that nerve damage takes a lot of time to recover. My husband had this surgery for an injury in his hand, and it took him a very long time to feel normal, and even then he would still sometimes jump like he'd been pricked with a pin. The sensation twas very much similar to yours from what he explained, like his hand had fallen asleep and now was slowly recovering with constant pins and needles.  So take care of yourself, and be patient! Best of luck! deb on "My feet hurt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feet-hurt#post-1776281 Thu, 09 Feb 2017 06:31:50 +0000 deb 1776281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I would try ordering a few pair from Zappos to try on. They have free shipping both ways. Jenava on "My feet hurt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feet-hurt#post-1776271 Thu, 09 Feb 2017 05:21:07 +0000 Jenava 1776271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Often, the way weight is distributed by the angle of the heel makes a huge difference! You will just have to try a bunch on... no way around it. Jenava on "My feet hurt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feet-hurt#post-1776269 Thu, 09 Feb 2017 05:19:54 +0000 Jenava 1776269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I would try Fly London, Gentle Soles or Naot. Something with plenty of room in the toe box and plenty of cushioning! shiny on "My feet hurt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feet-hurt#post-1776265 Thu, 09 Feb 2017 05:10:35 +0000 shiny 1776265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Actually I suppose it's like having diabetic neuropathy, but your nerves recover? Slowly recover. Like I got frost bite and I'm now warming up again. These are the boots I've been living in -- Arche Larazos: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://nord.imgix.net/Zoom/7/_13253547.jpg?fit=fill&bg=FFF&fm=jpg&trim=color&trimcolor=FFF&trimtol=20&w=380&h=583">http://nord.imgix.net/Zoom/7/_.....38;trimcol</a> I have other Arche booties but they are flat don't have the cushioning sole, and also are a 1/2 size smaller. They suck right now. But these work great, all that spongey springy cushioning between me and the ground... Also soft around the ankles ...as the nerve damage was in a "stocking and glove" pattern -- though my hands luckily weren't so bad... I was getting pins and needles constantly, but still had feeling, at least! No idea when I lost feeling in my feet, and how long it had been, though my shoe collection may have some hints. I guess maybe I need to prioritize the replacement project: I know I need some pumps for work. Right now I only have one pair of pumps that I can wear. They are size 6, but round toe. I am not sure why they work and others don't.  Jenava on "My feet hurt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feet-hurt#post-1776257 Thu, 09 Feb 2017 04:53:32 +0000 Jenava 1776257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sounds like you need Uggs for a while! Foot pain is just the pits. No advice, but sympathy. Anonymous on "My feet hurt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feet-hurt#post-1776256 Thu, 09 Feb 2017 04:53:30 +0000 Anonymous 1776256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Shiny, good to see you here and, oh, your poor feet. I've not reached diabetic neuropathy yet, but try to check my feet daily. Fashion sneakers or oxfords may be something to try because the laces make them sort of adjustable and they usually are or can be padded. It may help not to wear the same shoes 2 days in a row. I hope you heal quickly. shiny on "My feet hurt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feet-hurt#post-1776254 Thu, 09 Feb 2017 04:47:49 +0000 shiny 1776254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks! I'd forgotten about that site! I had plantars fasciitis years ago. They don't have my condition listed though. But I will poke around.  It's just weird... even bare feet are uncomfortable right now. Like walking on pins and needles, and I can feel everything, too much. Keep hoping this is temporary and they'll toughen up, but it's been 9 months! amiable on "My feet hurt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feet-hurt#post-1776253 Thu, 09 Feb 2017 04:47:33 +0000 amiable 1776253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'd also recommend checking out <a rel="nofollow" href="http://podiatryshoereview.blogspot.com/">http://podiatryshoereview.blogspot.com/</a> JAileen on "My feet hurt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feet-hurt#post-1776251 Thu, 09 Feb 2017 04:37:46 +0000 JAileen 1776251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sore feet are the worst. You might want to look at this website: <a href="https://www.barkingdogshoes.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.barkingdogshoes.com</a> They're all about comfortable shoes, and you can search by foot condition. shiny on "My feet hurt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feet-hurt#post-1776250 Thu, 09 Feb 2017 04:31:38 +0000 shiny 1776250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi all hope you are doing fine! I've not been posting or checking the forum much because I'm on a shopping moratorium while finances recover from our recent renovation. But, I'm desperate for new shoes!!! So I seek your help and guidance. I've mentioned before that I was dx'ed with a B12 deficiency, apparently of long standing (at least 10 years). And that by the time they figured it all out, I had suffered nerve damage in my feet, which they thought (after a year of treatment) may be permanent. Basically I'd been walking around in shoes that didn't fit, blissfully not knowing they didn't fit at all. Well... apparently the nerve damage is not permanent, as in the past few months it seems my nerves have healed and now 75% of my shoes HURT to wear!!! I realize now I was wearing the wrong size, or just couldn't feel the pinching with pointy toed shoes, and now I can. And, just, ugh. Most of my favorite standbys... can't even wear them longer than 5 minutes... I don't necessarily need orthopedic / arch support type shoes, or even shoes that require insoles. I do need to size up 1/2 size for sure, and maybe I might need a wide width, or wider normal width, especially around the toe box area. Most importantly perhaps is shoes that have a cushiony sole  as I need some cushioning for my tender recovering feet. Have been living lately in wedge heel Arche booties that have lots of cushioning for tender newly regenerating nerves. This summer I lived in those sandals made with yoga mat soles, and that was perfect too. Anyone else have this or similar (maybe it's similar to diabetic neuropathy?) and can give me some stylish recommendations?