patsylabrador Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I wondered how many people know about these wonderful things. They're sold as impact absorbing insoles especially for sporty people. They are however very popular with military & police. My dad was a chef (so long days on his feet in big old safety shoes) with undiagnosed diabetes and has no feeling in his feet and my OH bought him these, he's thrilled with them and tells me how good they are every time I speak to him. They absorb a lot of impact as you strike your feet so if you have dodgy leg joints they help enormously. I damaged my Achilles tendon last year and they made a lot of difference. They are expensive but last ages and I can't recommend them enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Never heard of these, but I'm going to look for some. I find I need to wear shoes with thick or cushioned soles, as I get a lot of hard skin on my feet. These might be just the job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Here's a link Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Ooh, these look interesting . I'm still struggling to shift my plantar fasciitis so will read up on these . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Licken Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 I have been using these for years - I particularly recommend them in wellies which don't offer much padding from foot-strike. They are expensive, but last for years so are a good investment - well worht a try to anyone who suffers from sore feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Thanks for the link. Been to have a look for these on Amazon, and there are some different sorts. One of the reviews says that the Cush-n-Step are a bit thinner and will fit in normal shoes - I know from experience that insoles can make your shoes too tight. Which ones do you use, ChickenLicken? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 They look good , Only i have insoles from my podiatrist for my arthritis , there fab for my foot pain, the knees, hip and back but they definately don't have any cushioning in them at all......i would really love a bit of cushioning....but i'll stick to mine and keep the pain in check. Maybe i can get some for my wellies after all i wear them frequently in winter seeing to the chooks...will have to get some !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Licken Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 I have the 'double strike' ones which have a red bit for your heel and the ball of your foot. Worth a try Olly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 These look really interesting. I have Muddies which I wear in the garden and on the allotment, and they give me not support at all. I think I might invest in a pair of these each for myself and DH. Bit overwhelmed by the choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Thanks for the info, I am always looking for ways to make my feet more comfortable, I too have plantar fasciitis in one foot which has been improved over the past 6 weeks of so by good Clarks trainers, but they seem to have aggrevated a very sore big toe joint on the other foot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I was looking at these on Amazon but, as ever, there are a few negative feedbacks . I might just try a pair though, as it's a pest moving the insoles I got from the podiatrist into each pair of shoes I wear . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
