My feet are killing me. Help.

scrimshaw on 07/10/2015 - 22:32
Last edited 07/10/2015 - 22:34

Desperate for some new footwear, I made the mistake of buying a new pair of Cahill Hush Puppy leather shoes for a princely sum of $120 from DSW. I got sweet-talked into buying it as the salesperson made all sorts of claims that the shoes had some 'rebound' tech that made it nicer to walk in and that the inner soles would correct my gait and bad walking habits. I was a little dubious at first but since I had to return to work by end of lunch break I decided to quickly make the purchase and go. I put them on and tossed out my old shoes into the bin. Bad mistake.

Not only were they uncomfortable and are taking a long time to break in (soles remain hard as rock even after 4 days), the reviews online don't seem all that positive as of late.

I'm now on the lookout for a second pair of work shoes which hopefully won't break my bank and are at least comfortable to wear. The looks don't matter as I'm going to use this mainly to walk around — comfort and durability being far more important. Any suggestions under $60?

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  • Frugal99 on 07/10/2015 - 22:50

    Rockport - may have to wait for a sale via their online website at that price though - I have only seem them physically stocked at david jones and costco stores

    • donnycash on 07/10/2015 - 23:30

      they are also at Athletes Foot

  • Bunnyburger on 07/10/2015 - 22:53
    +3

    I recommend custom orthotics made from traditional casting processes at your local university that teaches Podiatry. Most of the podiatrists out there are hawking some sort of high tech system like Orthocad or Gaitscan and are out for your money. My uni charged me $200 for customs, the podiatrists outside wanted $400-800.

    Be warned that they hurt the first week, but on the second you ease into them properly. I've chucked all of my non compatible shoes out already.

    I know you were asking about shoes but it's always good to check if you've got something wrong going on early. I wear Allen Edmonds Ashton Derby Shoes that are compatible with orthototics.

    • scrimshaw on 07/10/2015 - 22:56

      Sounds like sweet deal. How exactly did you go about requesting the service from the uni?

      • Bunnyburger on 08/10/2015 - 00:02
        +1

        Oh you can book a student service supervised by a podiatrist at the critical parts or book the podiatrist themselves. The university of your choosing has to have a Podiatry unit though.

        Here's an example albeit QLD: http://www.healthclinics.qut.edu.au/services-offered/podiatr…

        A biomechanics assessment is really helpful, you only have a set of joints for your whole life and you would to well to lengthen its lifespan. I wish I saw a podiatrist earlier. My knees crack crunch and pop a lot now as a result of walking too much on the treadmill, turns out I have pancakes for feet and one of my legs is shorter than the other. I paid $10 for the assessment btw.

  • SimbaGirl on 07/10/2015 - 23:10

    I know these are above your budget, but I wear these Keen brand shoes for work and they're fantastic - http://www.keenfootwear.com.au/Product/Women/PTC-Utility/PTC… . I've always had trouble getting shoes that are comfortable and fit properly, no matter how much I spent or what brand I bought or the type of shoe, I'd always end up with raw spots, blisters, sore feet, you name it - and it always took ages to break them in (and some I never could, they never got any better). I bought Keen walking/hiking shoes about 6 years ago when we were going to Europe for the first time and planned on doing a lot of walking … and I've never worn anything else since. They're the only shoes I've ever bought that I can just put on and away I go - no soreness, no blisters or rubbing, no need to break them in - and I do a LOT of walking LOL.

    I bought the PTC Oxfords 3 years ago and they're still going strong - I managed to get them for a great price from Amazon when the AUD was high and they had a free shipping offer (those were the days), then bought another pair a year or so later from the Walking Company in Melbourne for about $120 - they currently have them for $148 (free shipping) which unfortunately is the cheapest price I've seen them for in Australia for quite a while. The second pair are still waiting in the cupboard as a "spare" - my motto us "if you find something that fits well, by another pair" in case you can't get them when you need a replacement in the future!

  • donnycash on 07/10/2015 - 23:34

    i have flat feet and i find most of my shoes/work boots uncomfortable - that is until i discovered scholls gel activ insoles from chemist warehouse.. can work 9 hour days on my feet with no pain what so ever

  • cupcake on 08/10/2015 - 11:17

    I have always found Hush Puppies to be very comfortable. Perhaps you are wearing the wrong size? I know with some shoes, it takes 3 or 4 wears to break into it to be comfortable.

    I also wear gel insoles inside my shoes and boots for added comfort.

    I find cheap shoes are not worth the pain. Learned my lesson from buying cheap ballet flats and they hurt my ankle so bad for a week I tossed them out.

    I have thrown out so many shoes over the years but now I always buy comfort first. Just bought $250 Asics runners over the weekend and it has cushion arched padding. Shoes should not be hard. They should have flexible rubber and cushioning. Always buy leather shoes so it has room to stretch as well.

  • eatwell365 on 08/10/2015 - 21:37

    Check this hush puppies out. Further 30% off with code YESPLEASE.
    Shape looks dumb, but very comfy, extra wide, non slip and good cushion.
    Had worn more than three pairs of these same shoes in the past. Sold out my size : (.
    After discount $60 ish delivered. Over 50 % discount.

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