Originally Posted by JJs
well, I have plantar fasciatis or however you spell it...
tried Avia and New Balance shoes (which I do wear when I have to)with and without inserts, etc but finally decided to try Crocs since I'm also on the diabetes list on yahoo and several people talked about how comfortable they are..
I've always thought they were ugly as sin (still do) BUT....
I got some of the "Relief" ones that are made for foot pain AND I CAN WALK..
how about that....
I also have some of the Silver Cloud ones for diabetics but prefer the Relief ones...
If you have a Croc outlet nearby (we drive over 100 miles to get to one) you can try them out...
Now, DO NOT buy el cheapo ripoffs from Walmart and expect them to fit like Relief Crocs - take my word for it - no comparison...
I used to have plantar faciatis and was told to take a frozen can of juice and roll my foot over it at night after removing my shoes. Boy did it feel good. My doctor also gave me some exercises for my foot. I used Spendo inserts, they run about $30-40. You can find them at sporting goods stores and sometimes in drug stores. Have also used the Dr. Scholl's (are you gellen?) and liked them. I no longer need to wear inserts!
Also my mom had to have the special shoes made. She was litterly walking on the bones in her feet. The orthodist made a mold of her foot, then the shoes were made exactly like the mold. Without those shoes she could barely walk across the carpet. And they cost betweenj $400 and $500 over 5 years ago!