Originally Posted by DebraK
I have great shoes that compensate for this. I'd rather pay for shoes that I can wear everyday, everywhere, than pay for specialized mats.
I second the shoes. When we moved to a house with hardwood floors, I went to an upscale shoe store that specializes in the better quality shoes for older people with foot problems. Got a very experienced saleswoman who listened to my specific problem (heel pain on the bottom of my foot) and had me try on a pair of Haflinger slip-ons. The pain was immediately better. I have worn these shoes for 5 years now in the house, and they have completely eliminated my heel pain. The backs are all worn out and I really should get a new pair, but these still work for me so.......
Different shoes will help with different foot problems, so Haflingers may not be the right one for you, but I would at least try shoes (in addition to a mat). You do need an experienced salesperson with some training in foot problems, though.