Let me know how they work. I know they help me tremendously, but I don’t know if I’m “normal” with my pain level or if there is worse to come…
I’ve tossed most of my other socks. They cause too much pain.
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The Hoka slides have been a lifesaver for me! I can be in a lot of pain but slip them on and walk comfortably. I keep them by my bed for the first steps in the morning and wear them whenever I am in the house.
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I bought some SB SOX plantar fasciatis socks from Amazon. They make compression socks, compression calf sleeves etc. LOVE THEM. The ones I have look similar to a toeless low cut sport sock. They are thin so you can wear them under other socks or even with flip flops. Husband likes them too (says they make a difference and he’s tried everything). Measure arch circumference for best fit. I also bought the compression calf sleeves (love them too).
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I am back from the wedding trip, pleased that I did a lot of resting and stretches before hand because no foot pain on the trip (except a few heel twangs when bending over). I did take a variety of comfortable shoes, including Oofos for the hard hotel floors. But for the wedding and reception I was able to wear my dressy (but not crazy) sparkly heels.
Still undecided about how to proceed on return to exercise. From our airport treks I know that long walks in sneakers (with heel sleeve) are OK. Perhaps I’ll restart some mellow cycling. I miss running, especially with the glorious autumn weather, but so far thinking it is best to hold off on that. My running shoes are fairly new, but likely I’d consider new inserts (or new shoes).
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Decided to post link to the shoes. They were surprisingly comfortable. Lots of support, wide heel base, and a bit of cushioning under the heel. Actually felt better than other styles that looked more practical.
https://www.dsw.com/en/us/product/kelly-and-katie-cemile-sandal/528161?activeColor=041
Thom McAn - What memories.
I think I got the first pair of shoes I every paid for myself there. They were sort of a platform wedge, in the late 70s. The new mall had just opened. Now that mall has been torn down and something else was built.
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Thom McAn… I was sad when our local store closed.
Summary: Rest, stretching and cushioned shoes/slippers have been helpful for me.
I’ve continued to give my feet plenty of rest the past few weeks - no running, no biking, limited walking. Lots of stretching and attention to shoes, including avoidance of walking around the house in stocking feet. SometimesI I wear the foot sleeve on right/bad heel… which is mostly fine except tiny twinge if I bend way over. Had a scare with a bit of pain in the other foot, but all is well. Seemed like it was time to start moving more.
Yesterday I did a volunteer gig that required a lot of walking (8000 Tuesday steps). Today I did my first long walk (5k - which was my usual running distance , 9000 steps), moderate pace. Gosh it felt good to be back outside again, listening to a podcast and looking at the few remaining flowers in the neighborhood.
Still undecided when/if to restart running, which I really do miss. Tomorrow I hope to get some inserts for my running shoes (still new-ish), which would be helpful for walking too.
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Thanks to those who explained that running insole/inserts can be used in existing size sneakers (just take out the original insole).
Today I went to a running store and got a pair of these for my Saucony Omni 19 running shoes (currently being used for walking). Really like them. As size 8, was at top of size “C” … no trimming to size needed. That allowed me to easily give them a good test run at the store.
At the store, which is associated with Fleet Feet, I they rung up at full price/$55. Not sure why but not overly concerned. Lots cheaper than replacing my newish running shoes, and the salespeople were really helpful.
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I’ve worn the green super feet insoles for several years now. I have a pair in all my running shoes and often I’d add them to my Clark’s. But recently, I bought these for Clark’s. I was noticing my gait on my ring doorbell footage and how I waddle. I walk more side to side vs heel toe. I’ve long known I’m a bad supinator, but I’m trying to work harder on it. These were on a few lists for best inserts for supinator (with high arches). I like them. I’m not sure how much I’d like them for running though. They feel very different. The arch is so much higher than anything I’ve had before. Mine are so high no inserts have touched them before.
FYI - Superfeet website has a 25% off sale, free shipping. I’m assuming that’s a common thing but thought it was worth mention
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So I ordered the oofa slides for my daughter. They run small, but also way too wide. A sock wasn’t enough. Any suggestions for a different brand that has a narrow or at least is narrower than oofa? She doesn’t wear flip flops.
Did she or can she adjust the top part of the slide on the Oofos? One pair of mine I can do that.
I ordered the one that is like a croc with no back. She didn’t really want a sandal. But may have to settle.
I had same issue with the Oofos slides and ended up with the flip flops. But the key thing was trying on in store - noticed variation even within same style but different colors.
Typically I’m not a flip flops person (except for the childhood years growing up along a creek, in “zorries” much of the summer). At the local Brown’s shoe store I determined that the Oofos flip flops would be OK for the indoor slipper use I planned. Honestly loving them. (Hubby was a little embarrassed I think last month at our hotel,when I wore the downstairs for breakfast.).
I was told that several online influencers like these, but they too look wide
incarpo Cloud Slides for Women Pillow Sandals Extremely Soft Indoor and Outdoor Comfy Cloud Slippers Ultra Cushioned Thick Sole https://a.co/d/j3NpMv4
I ordered both the Oofos and the Hoka slides to compare-not even a close decision. The Hokas were instantly more comfortable than Oofos, and have not disappointed since.
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Good to hear your review! . I just ordered the Hoka slides based on this thread. Coming in a few days. Can’t wait!
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Oofos flip-flops are way more comfortable than their slides. The slides I bought were too narrow for my feet, and I don’t have wide feet! I once “officially” ran a mile in my Oofos flip flops 
on the treadmill. I just doctored them with a string into slingbacks so they wouldn’t fall of my feet. 
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I ordered Oofos flip flops and a slip on shoe too based on this thread. I’ve been using the Oofos flip flops at home constantly over the last couple of weeks and they are very very comfortable (and I am usually not fond of flipflops).
I used the slip on shoe a few times. Feels pretty good, didn’t have the arch pain like I did without it. Haven’t really used it for a long walk though - will end up using them on my vacation - will report back.
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I read about Oofos here and they were extremely helpful in a long recovery from PTTD (posterior tibial tendon dysfunction). I tried the women’s slides first as I never have liked the feel of a flip flop style. My feet are barely medium width, quite low volume and low arched. When selecting Oofos slides, it seems that there are some styles that are sized for narrower feet (and labelled women’s), while others are unisex. I think the unisex ones may run wider. Slides usually fly off my feet and these stay on remarkably well. Hokas sneakers have been too wide for me. Coming out of 6 weeks in a knee high ortho boot the Oofos saved me as custom orthotics were made. I wear them around the house. Have other Oofos shoe styles and sizing can be inconsistent; some styles seem to run a bit short. I read reviews to help with sizing. Here’s to finding ways to happy feet.
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