Posted by Jen Star on July 1, 2005, at 23:32:18
In reply to Re: Sole Inserts, posted by Deneb on June 30, 2005, at 0:12:14
hi Deneb,
it could be a lot of things! (Sadly!) GG had some good comments. I too have noticed that if you wear both soles -- regular and special -- it might be too much sole for the shoe; usually I take out the regular one.The other thing may be the shoes. If you have bad shoes, it might be that catching up with you, and possibly the inserts are not enough to help -- therefore the feet are getting worse despite the soles.
I'd make sure you have a brand new pair of running shoes that are wide enough in the toe box and have good support. Gym shoes wear out really quickly and it's important to get new ones.
Another thing (I think gg mentioned this too) -- if your natural arch doesn't like up with the arch in the shoe, even the insert won't prevent long-term pain. Many people with small feet have problems fitting their arch to the shoe arch, esp. if they have high or low arches. If you plan to be on your feet a lot, can your insurance cover "real" orthotics? Lots of people without plantar fasciitis wear them. In fact, when I got my "foot molds" made at the foot doctor, ALL the nurses & assistants wore them and said they are GREAT. None of them has any "real" foot problems yet apart from generalized foot fatigue after standing all day.
If you're been standing or walking a lot lately, and didn't before, your feet haven't gotten acclimated. Rest with your feel elevated above your head, rub them, etc. Invest in a foot massager machine (about 30-40$ USD) in a Walgreens or Target or typical all-purpose store. Those can help relieve foot pain.
good luck!
JenStar
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