Need a Walking Shoe Recommendation for Plantar Fasciitis Achilles and Calf Pain

motion2082 on 27/04/2020 - 15:52
Last edited 11/05/2020 - 13:35 by 1 other user

Hi guys,

As the title suggests I need some recommendations for a walking shoe

Currently I have had Plantar Fasciitis Achilles and Calf Pain for over a month and the cause is wearing shoes with a high heel and too much support. From my research I need a shoe that:

• doesn't have any heel raise
• is bendable/flexible
• mostly flat with a wide toe base
• the front of the shoe doesn't bend/point toes upwards

All the shoes online have way too much tech/features that are causing me pain

Can anyone make a recommendation of a flat shoe/boot for walking?

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  [Deactivated] on 27/04/2020 - 16:08

  If you are looking for something that will pass for the office, I used to have a certain Rockport shoes, where the inside and soles were designed by ones of those sportsy designers for comfort. They were the closest thing to wearing sports shoes while looking like office shoes.

  Apart from that I like Asics Kayano for my jogging. In my uni days,I used to buy $10 discount shoes, and end up getting heel pain, thinking all shoes were the same. Getting Kayao's stopped this, however they dont come cheap.
  PS. I still get Plantar facia now and them, probably from weight gain and over jogging.

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    serpserpserp on 27/04/2020 - 16:11

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    Did you even read his post?

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  serpserpserp on 27/04/2020 - 16:11

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  Currently I have had Plantar Fasciitis Achilles and Calf Pain for over a month and the cause is wearing shoes with a high heel and too much support.

  Interesting. Have you been diagnosed this by a medical professional?

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  Third_Gear on 27/04/2020 - 16:18

  Anything Birkenstock. I went from extreme pain to being capable of walking 20+ KM a day with no issue.

  https://www.birkenstock.com.au/products?genders%5B%5D=men&ty…

  You can also hop on youtube and have a look on how to tape your foot. First thing first… go see a GP if you haven’t done so already.

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  cabler365 on 27/04/2020 - 16:33

  As others have said, strongly recommend you see a medical professional. I'd suggest a podiatrist. The longer you leave Plantar Fasciitis (if that is what you have), the harder it is to resolve long term. Depending on the original cause and how long you have had it, different things may or may not help - such as ice, stretches, taping, changing when/how often you wear shoes etc.

  In terms of shoe recommendations - for walking, most sports shoes (ie joggers) work well. Which specific one depends on your foot so again, podiatrist would be able to supply specifics. Whether a heel raise will or won't help depends on your individual anatomy.

  Summary - suggest you see a GP or Podiatrist first!

  • General advice only, please consult your health care professional
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  big1964 on 27/04/2020 - 16:46

  A good podiatrist is hard to find especially ones that seem to think that expensive orthotics are really good for your problem I would wait for an assessment then make up your mind

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  the-mal on 27/04/2020 - 19:37

  Go see a physio or a sports podiatrist, don't use Dr Google.

  If you have calf problems going low drop (no heel raise) could make it worse depending on the issue. It's likely less about the footwear and more about biomechanics / strength.

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  Melbournian on 27/04/2020 - 20:11

  Currently wearing Vivobarefoot which was recommended by my podiatrist.

  https://www.solemechanics.com.au/collections/vivobarefoot-mi…

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  nubzy on 27/04/2020 - 20:49

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  A pair of those $5 Skechers would have served you well, they are the most comfortable shoes I own and finding them great for my daily walks.

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  brad1-8tsi on 28/04/2020 - 07:48

  The two issues are related.

  Are you doing your calf and ankle stretches and stretching the under-sole?

  My physio recommended a tennis ball but I found the best thing was a 40mm piece of timber dowel.

  I had those problems for about 4 months before I went to the physio. With diligence to the home treatment he suggested I had it fixed entirely in 6 weeks

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  motion2082 on 29/04/2020 - 22:56

  Been putting off going to the GP/Podiatrist for a while. Don’t want to go near sick ppl and the Podiatrist is $60 per visit.

  My podiatrist from 5 years ago made me some $300 orthotics to treat Moderate pronation on weight bearing and large tibial varum deformities on both legs. He noticed a rearfoot varus foot deformity was present with a slight gastrocsoleus equines.

  I have icing, stretching and using a foam roller on the calves with a electric massager. For the achilles pain I just massage the tendon a bit and for the plantar I alternate between a tennis ball and a bottle of ice.

  Some days it feels ok but in the mornings are the worst when you just get out of bed

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  Shiny Mew on 03/05/2020 - 20:08

  I'd be heading straight to Bared Footwear.

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  BinnyC on 07/06/2020 - 15:24

  Brooks addiction walker and brooks beast. You will be thanking me later in 2-4 days.

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    boostpak on 17/06/2020 - 10:48

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    These Brooks may not work for you, but find a Brooks shoe that does.
    Do this as a test - https://www.brooksrunning.com.au/shoefinder
    From there you will be given choices on which brooks may suit your feet. In your case having too much arch support can be causing pain to the planta. I'd suggest a more neutral shoe with some arch support and bracing. Do that test, then go into stores to try on those suggestions. If they don't work, then try on every shoe till you get one that feels good to walk in that doesn't give you much pain. I'd go to an athletes foot to try on as many different ones as you can to find the right one. In the meantime I'd be getting some physio treatments like shockwave therapy to get rid of pain and promote healing, but the right shoe will be key. PM me for more info.

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  jerryfromtheislands on 11/07/2020 - 01:13

  I think,the best you can use are outsole made with EVA ultrasoft. It's the only…

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  jerryfromtheislands on 11/07/2020 - 01:17

  I used this when have a similar problem, the model called Re-Bottle. Is the only shoes I can wear when I have a lot of pain, because of their outsole.

  You can find them searching here: Re-Bottle search

  About calf, I don't have idea…