Hi Khristena,
The shoes Pinkfreud-ga recommended look very good, and may work as
well as the ones I recommend.
I've never tried any other brand, but I can vouch for Medi-Plogs. I
order mine from this site, as they are the cheapest and best I have
found:
http://www.allheart.com/mediplogs.html
I had a bad case of plantar fasciitis too, (I was on my feet all day,
and walking around a huge hospital) and bought two pair after some
surgeons I worked with raved about them. My first pairs lasted over 8
years! You can throw them in the washing machine, and they have air
vents to cool your feet. I wear them at home for relief from ceramic
tile floors.
The same company makes a similar pair, also called Medi-Plogs, but
they are narrower, and not as comfy as these.
Try a pair!
Regards, Crabcakes |
Clarification of Answer by
crabcakes-ga
on
28 Jul 2005 09:49 PDT
Hi again Khristena,
The Peltz shoes Pinkfreud posted do come in sizes 6-11, Medium
width. The Medical Supply Store shoes come in S,M,L, etc. Generally, S
covers size 4-5, M covers 6-7, and L covers 8-9.
About the Medi-Plogs; don't let the height fool you. There is
plenty of shock absorbing material throughout the clog. The base is
very wide, with lots of toe wiggle room. The heel is somewhat scooped
out as well, and does not show in the picture. You will not feel any
sense of altitude or "teetering". It's as if walking on very well
cushioned slippers. I highly recommend the Medi-Plog. If you've never
worn clogs before, it may take few minutes to get used to the feel.
These clogs are very comfortable. As noted in my answer, many surgeons
wear them, and that is a great testimonial. Surgeons are on their feet
for hours at a time and need good supportive footwear.
You may try your orthotics in them and see how they do. There is
ample room for the orthotics. I would not recommend ballet shoes, as
they ofer no support whatsoever and are somewhat confining to the
toes. You may find you do not need any orthotics with the Medi-plogs.
If you have further questions, try using the Clarification area
instead of the comment section. The Clarification will trigger an
email to me that you have asked for a clarification, and a comment may
easily be missed.
Sincerely, Crabcakes
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Request for Answer Clarification by
khristena-ga
on
28 Jul 2005 10:27 PDT
Please let me know if the mediplogs have a similar feel as Birkenstock sandals.
Is its footbed feel hard and rigid like Birkenstock? Actually
Birkenstock was recommended by my podiatrist, but it doesn't work for
me. I will try mediplogs if it doen't work like Birkenstock. I don't
want something which provide footbed which allows your feet molded
into it. I found a well cushion shoes appear to work out better in my
case. Thanks again.
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Request for Answer Clarification by
khristena-ga
on
28 Jul 2005 10:33 PDT
Sorry, I left out another question for clarification: I wear womon size 7.
Should I order size 37 (6 1/2) or 38 (7 1/2). My doctor told me a
good fitting shoes shoudl snug to the feet. Does mediplogs run big or
true to size? Thanks.
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Request for Answer Clarification by
khristena-ga
on
28 Jul 2005 10:45 PDT
I found another website that sells mediplogs, but the price is much
cheaper. Is it trustworthy?
http://www.allheart.com/comfortclogs1.html
Please advise, thanks.
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Clarification of Answer by
crabcakes-ga
on
28 Jul 2005 11:00 PDT
Hi there,
The site you posted is the same company as I posted for MediPlogs,
but the clogs are of a different brand.
The Medi-plogs are not tight, but they are not loose either. I wear
a 7 and buy 38, as I have a wide foot. I would try the 38 anyway, if
you have a narrow foot. Surely you can return them,
Another option is to call local nursing uniform stores and see if
they carry this EXACT brand and model. Visit the store and try on
different sizes. Most uniform stores carry several brands, including
the brand Pinkfreud posted. There you can try on various styles and
find a pair that is right for you. If you decide on Medi-plogs (Don't
get the narrow model I mentioned earlier, as they are too hard to walk
on) you will most likely find that the AllHeart site has them cheaper.
Try on for size in the store.
Good luck, Crabcakes
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Request for Answer Clarification by
khristena-ga
on
28 Jul 2005 11:25 PDT
I will go ahead and order a pair of mediplogs, size 38 as you suggested.
How do I make sure that I don't order the narrow size? I don't see the
width option on the website provided by you. Pls verify for me,
thanks.
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Clarification of Answer by
crabcakes-ga
on
28 Jul 2005 16:51 PDT
Hi there... if you order the Medi-plogs on the page I gave you in the
first answer, you will get the correct width. The narrower model is
not on this page. They look a little different; not as wide as the
ones pictured.
I believe you will be happy with Medi-Plogs.
Sincerely, Crabcakes
"Wearing shoes that are too small may cause plantar fasciitis. Shoes
with thicker, well-cushioned midsoles may help alleviate the problem.
Running shoes should be frequently replaced as they lose their shock
absorption capabilities.
Studies have shown that taping the arch, or using over-the-counter
arch supports or customized orthotics also help in some cases of
plantar fasciitis. Orthotics are the most expensive option as a
plaster cast is made of the individual?s feet to correct specific
biomechanical factors. One study found that 27% of patients cited
orthotics as the most helpful treatment of plantar fasciitis. Heel
cups, on the other hand were ranked the least effective treatment in a
survey of 411 patients."
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/987116429.html
"Patients often find that wearing shoes with thicker, well-cushioned
midsoles, usually made of a material like high-density ethylene vinyl
acetate (such as is found in many running shoes), decreases the pain
associated with long periods of walking or standing. Studies5 have
shown that with age, running shoes lose a significant portion of their
shock absorption. Thus, simply getting a new pair of shoes may be
helpful in decreasing pain."
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20010201/467.html
Regards, Crabcakes
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