Comments on: Flats! Fast! http://shoeblogs.com/2007/04/21/flats-fast/ Manolo Loves the Shoes! Mon, 07 Jul 2008 01:47:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Ninjarina http://shoeblogs.com/2007/04/21/flats-fast/#comment-436608 Ninjarina Tue, 24 Apr 2007 04:58:46 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2007/04/21/flats-fast/#comment-436608 I have flexible flat feet so I have orthodics in all my shoes. The trick is to rip out the lining and/or original orthodic and put in a new one. I suggest looking for a "deep" shoe b/c orthodics have more padding in the heel than by the toes - a shoe that is not deep enough will result in yucky blisters from the back of the foot popping out. Also, when you finally get to wear heels again, try these: www.insolia.com It shifts the weight onto the heel instead of the forefoot, much like a woman's ballroom shoe. I have flexible flat feet so I have orthodics in all my shoes. The trick is to rip out the lining and/or original orthodic and put in a new one. I suggest looking for a “deep” shoe b/c orthodics have more padding in the heel than by the toes - a shoe that is not deep enough will result in yucky blisters from the back of the foot popping out.

Also, when you finally get to wear heels again, try these:

http://www.insolia.com

It shifts the weight onto the heel instead of the forefoot, much like a woman’s ballroom shoe.

]]> By: Kim http://shoeblogs.com/2007/04/21/flats-fast/#comment-436171 Kim Tue, 24 Apr 2007 01:10:29 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2007/04/21/flats-fast/#comment-436171 I forgot--with the orthotics, I usually need to go up half a size. Just an online shopping tip :) I forgot–with the orthotics, I usually need to go up half a size. Just an online shopping tip :)

]]> By: Kim http://shoeblogs.com/2007/04/21/flats-fast/#comment-436161 Kim Tue, 24 Apr 2007 01:05:11 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2007/04/21/flats-fast/#comment-436161 I, too, must wear orthotic inserts in flat shoes. The problem with dressy flats is that the inserts tend to flop around, making it difficult to walk. I've thought about using carpet tape, but have never been committed enough to try. I'm a college student, so I can get away with wearing Chucks most days, but I would love to wear SUPER fabulous shoes EVERY day. Sigh. Orthotics have (almost) taken the joy out of shoe shopping for me. I, too, must wear orthotic inserts in flat shoes. The problem with dressy flats is that the inserts tend to flop around, making it difficult to walk. I’ve thought about using carpet tape, but have never been committed enough to try. I’m a college student, so I can get away with wearing Chucks most days, but I would love to wear SUPER fabulous shoes EVERY day. Sigh. Orthotics have (almost) taken the joy out of shoe shopping for me.

]]> By: Rachel http://shoeblogs.com/2007/04/21/flats-fast/#comment-435784 Rachel Mon, 23 Apr 2007 21:33:46 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2007/04/21/flats-fast/#comment-435784 If you still want to run, or even if you aren't running and just want a sneaker to go to the grocery in, you should really go to a running specialty store that specializes in telling you which kind of shoe you need for your foot. Runnersworld.com also does a good job in explaining the differences in feet and the different (running) shoes which will fit your foot the best. Have the right shoe can provide help not just to your p.f. but also to your knees, back, and alignment. If you still want to run, or even if you aren’t running and just want a sneaker to go to the grocery in, you should really go to a running specialty store that specializes in telling you which kind of shoe you need for your foot. Runnersworld.com also does a good job in explaining the differences in feet and the different (running) shoes which will fit your foot the best.
Have the right shoe can provide help not just to your p.f. but also to your knees, back, and alignment.

]]> By: Let's be realistic http://shoeblogs.com/2007/04/21/flats-fast/#comment-434311 Let's be realistic Mon, 23 Apr 2007 03:34:48 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2007/04/21/flats-fast/#comment-434311 Sorry to disillusion my beloved Manolo--but the shoes he recommended, although sweet and pretty, show no sign of the support of the arch and metatarsal that are so vital to us victims of plantar fasciaitis. When one is in severe pain, one cannot buy a shoe merely based on the cuteness factor. The following revelation may make the Manolo close his eyes and cry out in anguish--but Earth shoes (they really stretch out your heel, take pressure off the arch, and have offered me great relief) and Finn Comfort shoes have been sent straight from heaven to help me be able to walk without limping. The shoes that are the pleasure to the eye are all too often a pain to the feet, and soon create a patient for the podiatrist. Sorry to disillusion my beloved Manolo–but the shoes he recommended, although sweet and pretty, show no sign of the support of the arch and metatarsal that are so vital to us victims of plantar fasciaitis.
When one is in severe pain, one cannot buy a shoe merely based on the cuteness factor.
The following revelation may make the Manolo close his eyes and cry out in anguish–but Earth shoes (they really stretch out your heel, take pressure off the arch, and have offered me great relief) and Finn Comfort shoes have been sent straight from heaven to help me be able to walk without limping.
The shoes that are the pleasure to the eye are all too often a pain to the feet, and soon create a patient for the podiatrist.

]]> By: Anonymous http://shoeblogs.com/2007/04/21/flats-fast/#comment-434088 Anonymous Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:18:06 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2007/04/21/flats-fast/#comment-434088 I've been trying to find comfy and cute flats for weeks, and nothing fits well! I have yet to find a cute flat with any kind of arch support. They're uncomfortable as hell. So while all of the above shoes are simply adorable, I doubt that the majority of them would actually be comfortable, as they seem not to have any support. An expensive shoe, especially a low heeled one, should be comfortable. Otherwise, we might as well just buy from Payless. I’ve been trying to find comfy and cute flats for weeks, and nothing fits well! I have yet to find a cute flat with any kind of arch support. They’re uncomfortable as hell. So while all of the above shoes are simply adorable, I doubt that the majority of them would actually be comfortable, as they seem not to have any support. An expensive shoe, especially a low heeled one, should be comfortable. Otherwise, we might as well just buy from Payless.

]]> By: Ann S http://shoeblogs.com/2007/04/21/flats-fast/#comment-434027 Ann S Sun, 22 Apr 2007 23:21:42 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2007/04/21/flats-fast/#comment-434027 I have the red patent pair and I HIGHLY recommend them for feeling incredibly sassy, flats or not. I have the red patent pair and I HIGHLY recommend them for feeling incredibly sassy, flats or not.

]]> By: Steph http://shoeblogs.com/2007/04/21/flats-fast/#comment-433873 Steph Sun, 22 Apr 2007 21:11:17 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2007/04/21/flats-fast/#comment-433873 Perfectly flat shoes cause me more problems with my feet than things with a bit of a cushioned heel. Ballet flats are just painful my heels--everyone I've ever tried. Perfectly flat shoes cause me more problems with my feet than things with a bit of a cushioned heel. Ballet flats are just painful my heels–everyone I’ve ever tried.

]]> By: crabby http://shoeblogs.com/2007/04/21/flats-fast/#comment-433432 crabby Sun, 22 Apr 2007 12:11:13 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2007/04/21/flats-fast/#comment-433432 Re: plantar fasciitis: I find it helps immensely to put either a golf ball or tennis ball (depending on whichever is most comfortable that day) on the floor while at a desk, and use it to deeply massage the fascia by pressing a bare foot on it while rolling it around. Re: plantar fasciitis: I find it helps immensely to put either a golf ball or tennis ball (depending on whichever is most comfortable that day) on the floor while at a desk, and use it to deeply massage the fascia by pressing a bare foot on it while rolling it around.

]]> By: Elizabeth http://shoeblogs.com/2007/04/21/flats-fast/#comment-433308 Elizabeth Sun, 22 Apr 2007 09:04:21 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2007/04/21/flats-fast/#comment-433308 Have you thought about taking up swimming or biking? A running injury made me turn to the pool. I'd go swimming twice a week and running the other days to reduce the impact on my body. Besides swimming laps, you can see if they'll close the diving area for you. An hour's "run", using the running movement to tread water (no floaties), kept me in shape and able to race. Have you thought about taking up swimming or biking? A running injury made me turn to the pool. I’d go swimming twice a week and running the other days to reduce the impact on my body. Besides swimming laps, you can see if they’ll close the diving area for you. An hour’s “run”, using the running movement to tread water (no floaties), kept me in shape and able to race.

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