While reviewing past blogs, I came across an entry from Dianne who asked about ideas and tips for “walking and standing in glamorous shoes.”
Just reading her entry made my feet hurt, let alone the thought of actually wearing a shoe that is considered “glamorous.” My first thought was shiny shoes with high heels and pointed toes. Yikes, that sounds painful!
Two decades ago, I stopped shopping for fancy shoes and accepted the fact that I can only wear wide shoes with no heels. Basically, all of my shoes are neutral. They are not necessarily ugly; I just avoid drawing attention to my feet.
Adding to the list of “Arthritis Can’t Do’s” – stylish shoes, can’t do that!
Like most of my body, arthritis has affected my feet, causing severe damage and the need to have both feet reconstructed. While the surgery helped to relieve pain and made it a bit easier to wear shoes, I can honestly say, the recovery was among the hardest of my 31 operations. Not being able to bear weight for two to three months was extremely difficult, especially when my upper body has severe limitations and cannot help carry my weight.
The only advice I can give to Dianne or anyone about shoes is, go for comfort! Since our feet carry our weight and hold us up, why torture them? Treat your feet to the most comfortable shoes you can find. I cannot think of any occasion that is worthy of adding pain to our feet. Do not make the outfit about the shoes. Instead, draw the attention upward using accessories or stylish hair.
Have you had foot surgery? Tell us about your experience. Would you recommend it? Do you have comfortable shoes in your closet? If so, tell us where we can find them.
