mum Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 I have just got out of a boot for 2 foot fractures in a row-yes my bone density is poor. The orthopedic doctor said it can take up to a year for that foot to be 'normal' and I need to wear supportive shoes. Can anyone recommend some brands? I like Ahnu, but they don't have any cute styles right now. I need not-too-soft and not-to-hard foot bed in the shoe. I don't want to wear running shoes for a year (which is what I'm supposed to wear around the house). I wouldn't mind a shoe like a Merrel that looks sporty but not exactly a running shoe. But it has to have excellent arch support and I don't find that Merrels have that (for me). I cannot wear slide in shoes. Birkenstocks are too hard. Thanks in advance! Where else could I ask such a question! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2samlibby Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Taos has a lot of arch support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 My grandma and mother with foot issues swear by Mephistos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Birkenstocks have some styles with soft foot beds, if you find something you like there. Arch support is awesome, but your heel moves in the, and that might not be the best for you . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 I adore abeos. the walking company carries them. very comfortable. great arch support. lots of styles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyhwkmama Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Born Keen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joules Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 I adore abeos. the walking company carries them. very comfortable. great arch support. lots of styles. I second abeos. I heard about them here. I actually have a pair of dress shoes that I can wear without dying in pain now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Ecco 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scbusf Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Vionic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Check out a blog called Barking Dog Shoes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 (edited) Dansko (very hard, rocklike) Bjorn, Sofft--good arch support, soft leather, both make excellent flats and pumps Keen--decent arch support, medium hard soles Fit Flops--pretty good arch support, heavenly soft soles Aerosoles--no arch support but very cushy Have you tried trail runners? They have a little better arch support and also better lateral stability than other running shoes. When I had plantar fascitis they were the only running shoes I could wear. I think that Salomon has the best arch support. Cascadia Brooks is more cushy but has not quite as good arch support. Edited November 7, 2016 by Carol in Cal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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