ACK. Got my new walking shoes. Arches HURT!!!

[politicat]

I wore them for less than two laps and went back to my old ones. I can cope with the blisters but sore arches are the worst.

And this was AFTER a fitting, and this pair had the best arch support. So they're going back to the store tomorrow.

I guess that means no New Balance for me, and since New Balance at the only ones made in the USA, I may be wearing my old ones for longer than I should.

Grr. ARGH.

[GOPisEvil]

1. Perhaps they need some breaking in first.

I just bought some cross-training shoes from Nike, and for the first two days I thought they had been designed by the Marquis de Sade. But after wearing them a couple of times (but not working out in them) they seemed to conform to my feet. Now they're really comfortable. Maybe your feet hurt because they haven't been getting the support they need and they aren't used to it. :shrug:

[politicat]

2. No, the old ones have far better arch support.

You can feel the difference just running your fingers over the footbed. I have really high arches and a tendency to pronate because of them, so arch support is critical.

Besides, why should I "break in" shoes that hurt me? That seems like a contradiction - I've never before had to break in a pair.

[GOPisEvil]

3. Ahh...I misunderstood the problem.

Yeah, take them back and get something else. Sorry. :(

[MissMillie]

4. what about an orthotic?

I'm not even sure that's the right term, but you may be able to get added support with some device that you put inside the shoe.

Good luck!

[politicat]

5. It's the right term....

But getting insurance to cover orthotics is not easy and as long as I pick my shoes carefully, I do okay.