best shoe/insert for occasional foot pain and knee pain

Hello,
I'd like some advice on best sandal and best walking shoe for
a person who says she doesn't have much padding in her foot (58
yrs.old) and
occasionally feels a bit of arch pain.

She is on her foot a lot at home and prefers to wear sandals.

Also, she does have some knee pain, but that was due to overuse
in gardening.

Is there a good orthotic insert that is comfortable and works for
sandals?

What about shoe brands/models for this type of problem?

THANKS!

ap wrote:
> Hello,
> I'd like some advice on best sandal and best walking shoe for
> a person who says she doesn't have much padding in her foot (58
> yrs.old) and
> occasionally feels a bit of arch pain.
>
> She is on her foot a lot at home and prefers to wear sandals.
>
> Also, she does have some knee pain, but that was due to overuse
> in gardening.
>
> Is there a good orthotic insert that is comfortable and works for
> sandals?
>
> What about shoe brands/models for this type of problem?
>
> THANKS!

Although they look pretty "funky", I find that a pair of "Crocs" (worn with
a thick pair of wool socks and a gel arch support is the most comfortable
pair of shoes that I've ever worn. I've dealt with foot pain for several
years and had surgury on my metatarsals last April. The shoes are plenty
wide enough for my size 13, 4-E width feet.

I have 2 pairs of "Beach" Crocs
(http://shop.crocs.com/pc-15-4-beach.aspx?) -- one pair for outdoors and one
pair for indoors. One pair is Black and the other is Army Green. I'm
begging the company to make them available in Camouflage (my favorite
color).

http://www.crocs.com

Hope this helps! :-)

--
Kendall F. Stratton III
Fort Fairfield, Maine USA
k3@(86_the_Spam)Maine.rr.com
http://home.maine.rr.com/k3

"Support Bacteria - It's the only culture some people have!"

i've been using SAS [san antonio shoe] on and off for a while and am
pretty happy with them

not many styles to choose from as to look, but several lasts [the cut of
the bottom/sole]
to pick from - especially if you're duck foot wide like i am.

ap wrote:
>
> Hello,
> I'd like some advice on best sandal and best walking shoe for
> a person who says she doesn't have much padding in her foot (58
> yrs.old) and
> occasionally feels a bit of arch pain.
>
> She is on her foot a lot at home and prefers to wear sandals.
>
> Also, she does have some knee pain, but that was due to overuse
> in gardening.
>
> Is there a good orthotic insert that is comfortable and works for
> sandals?
>
> What about shoe brands/models for this type of problem?
>
> THANKS!

finding something for sandals, over-the-counter might be difficult. i'd
suggest having her ask her doctor for the name of a local LCPO (a
prosthetic & orthotic specialist, who often has a clinic). they can
certainly make something that would work in her favorite sandals. they have
all the latest high tech materials for that purpose. she would, of course,
have to bring in a pair of her sandals with her, for them to work with.

kate

"ap" <corsica@ragingbull.com> wrote in message
news:1164646967.657210.59640@f16g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
Hello,
I'd like some advice on best sandal and best walking shoe for
a person who says she doesn't have much padding in her foot (58
yrs.old) and
occasionally feels a bit of arch pain.

She is on her foot a lot at home and prefers to wear sandals.

Also, she does have some knee pain, but that was due to overuse
in gardening.

Is there a good orthotic insert that is comfortable and works for
sandals?

What about shoe brands/models for this type of problem?

THANKS!

I went looking for Crocs last summer, didn't find any locally, but did find
a similar shoe called "Holey Soles". I think they are as comfortable.

Sharon

For your knee I would try the Painmaster MCT Patch.
It can be found on www.painmasterpatch.com and www.painmastercanada.com

For your foot I dont think it would help as much if its on the bottom
of your foot...

Hope this helps




On Nov 27, 12:02 pm, "ap" <cors...@ragingbull.com> wrote:
> Hello,
> I'd like some advice on best sandal and best walking shoe for
> a person who says she doesn't have much padding in her foot (58
> yrs.old) and
> occasionally feels a bit of arch pain.
>
> She is on her foot a lot at home and prefers to wear sandals.
>
> Also, she does have some knee pain, but that was due to overuse
> in gardening.
>
> Is there a good orthotic insert that is comfortable and works for
> sandals?
>
> What about shoe brands/models for this type of problem?
>
> THANKS!

On 27 Nov 2006 17:18:53 -0800, mctpatch@gmail.com wrote in
alt.support.arthritis:

>For your knee I would try the Painmaster MCT Patch.

do I sense someone trying to sell something? Shame, shame.
---
Joan

K3 (86_the_Spam) wrote:

Kendall, I havent been around as much this year but haven't you been
MIA for a couple of years? If I have just missed your posts and their
not getting archived I apologize but an extended update would be great.
Its very good to see ya posting and I hope things have been going well
for you.

johnie

ap wrote:
> Is there a good orthotic insert that is comfortable and works for
> sandals?
>
> What about shoe brands/models for this type of problem?
>
> THANKS!

My spouse lucy has bad arches and tried everything. 4 years ago bought
a pair of Birkenstock inserts that work for shoes and sandals. They
just started wearing out recently. Cost then was $50 so thats $12.50 a
year. Not bad. They worked better than the custom $300 scripts. For
arch support in shoes we have both found Merrill to work and I am
currently addicted to NOATs.
Good luck. You just have to keep trying stuff with the feet. They can
be so finicky.

johnie

Most good running and sports stores should have some sort of replacement insole
for running shoes, as well as the running and hiking shoes themselves. If you
can't find a good, comfortable hiking shoe, you could buy the inserts to go
with any comfortable shoe you find. I have been using Clarke walking shoes for
several years and find them very comfortable. The do not require breaking in.

I have used the Spenco "replacement" insoles for a number of years and they
have worked well for me. I have also used them in jazz oxfords for folk dancing
with good results.

Keep in mind that, since most of the replacement insoles are rather thick, you
should buy the insoles first and take them with you when you go to buy the
shoes. If you buy the shoe first and then add the insole, the shoe will be too
tight.

Good luck.

In article <1164646967.657210.59640@f16g2000cwb.googlegroups. com>,
corsica@ragingbull.com says...
> Hello,
> I'd like some advice on best sandal and best walking shoe for
> a person who says she doesn't have much padding in her foot (58
> yrs.old) and
> occasionally feels a bit of arch pain.
>
> She is on her foot a lot at home and prefers to wear sandals.
>
> Also, she does have some knee pain, but that was due to overuse
> in gardening.
>
> Is there a good orthotic insert that is comfortable and works for
> sandals?
>
> What about shoe brands/models for this type of problem?
>
> THANKS!
>
>

johnie wrote:
> K3 (86_the_Spam) wrote:
>
> Kendall, I havent been around as much this year but haven't you been
> MIA for a couple of years? If I have just missed your posts and their
> not getting archived I apologize but an extended update would be
> great. Its very good to see ya posting and I hope things have been
> going well for you.
>
> johnie

Things are going very well... well, I guess as best as they can for one
living with RA/SLE. I don't spend as much time online as I used to, but I
promise to post an update sometime soon.

Hope all is well with you and your family this Holiday Season!

--
Kendall F. Stratton III
Fort Fairfield, Maine USA
k3@(86_the_Spam)Maine.rr.com
http://home.maine.rr.com/k3

"Support Bacteria - It's the only culture some people have!"

"johnie" <jhugh@cox.net> wrote in message
news:1164682656.545126.210910@l12g2000cwl.googlegr oups.com...
> ap wrote:
>> Is there a good orthotic insert that is comfortable and works for
>> sandals?
>>
>> What about shoe brands/models for this type of problem?
>>
>> THANKS!
>
> My spouse lucy has bad arches and tried everything. 4 years ago bought
> a pair of Birkenstock inserts that work for shoes and sandals. They
> just started wearing out recently. Cost then was $50 so thats $12.50 a
> year. Not bad. They worked better than the custom $300 scripts. For
> arch support in shoes we have both found Merrill to work and I am
> currently addicted to NOATs.

'Naot'

I don't have orthotics, but love my Birkenstocks and (Crocs for standing
but not when doing a lot of walking).

Adelle

Golly, SPAMmer,

It must be major suckage to be you.

ASA Hugs from Rosie

--
"If you wanna get it done, you gotta fight for yourself." -- Meat Loaf, Bat
Outta Hell II
<moronpatch@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1164676733.792291.16430@h54g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
> For your local idjit I would try the Painintheneck SPAM Patch.
> It can be found on www.pitnSP.com and www.idjitspammer.com
>
> For your SPAM needs I dont think it would help as much if its on the
bottom
> of your foot...
>
> Hope this helps
>
>
>
>
> On Nov 27, 12:02 pm, "ap" <cors...@ragingbull.com> wrote:
> > Hello,
> > I'd like some advice on best sandal and best walking shoe for
> > a person who says she doesn't have much padding in her foot (58
> > yrs.old) and
> > occasionally feels a bit of arch pain.
> >
> > She is on her foot a lot at home and prefers to wear sandals.
> >
> > Also, she does have some knee pain, but that was due to overuse
> > in gardening.
> >
> > Is there a good orthotic insert that is comfortable and works for
> > sandals?
> >
> > What about shoe brands/models for this type of problem?
> >
> > THANKS!
>

Adelle wrote:
> 'Naot'

thanks adelle, i suffer from early morning 'limited dyslexia'.>g<
johnie

mctpatch@gmail.com wrote:

> For your knee I would try the microTENS.

> It can be found on www.SPAMmaster.com and www.SPAMcanada.com

What's your cut on a sale?


.... BEWARE of attacking SPEED BUMPS.

please note that spam in the fibro, misc.health, and, couple other
groups about this product was from cyanarella@gmail.com, therefore it is
a bit of a web that has been woven

easy places complaints can be sent to:

abuse@gmail.com

NNTP-Posting-Host: 64.252.199.171/SBC Internet Services/SNET.NET
abuse@sbcglobal.net

then there is:

first website: www.painxxxxxxxxtch.com
mpavone@pavone.net [Pavone Advertising, Michael Pavone]
support@pavone.net

second website: www.paixxxxxxercanada.com
cyanarella@gmail.com [POWELL, FRANCIS]
gosh! spammy runs the second site! whodathunk!
and, while it says canada in the name...guess what! the site resolves to
ip # 204.60.118.34,
and that dear readers, really comes off of - tahda! sbc
internet/MScript, Inc SBC204060118000030210

and wonder of wonders, site contact info includes:
Contact Information

Painmaster Products Corp.
182B Sandbank Road
Cheshire, CT 06410
USA
Phone: 203-272-6679
Fax: 203-272-8890
E-mail: contact@painmastercanada.com

Administrative Contact:
POWELL, FRANCIS cyanarella@gmail.com
NEWMARK INC
182 Sandbank Rd
Cheshire, Connecticut 06410
United States
(203) 272-1158 Fax -- (203) 272-8890


and newmarkinc.com jus thappens to be in the 'medical components
manufacturing field'.

now, the mtcpatch name crops up with another site: mctpatch.com -
doesn't have anything to do with this spam, except for:

Domain name: mctpatch.com



Registrant Contact:

Newcare Products, LLC

Douglas Johnson (djohnson@newcare.net)

+1.2032726679

Fax: +1.2032728890

P.O. Box 906

Cheshire, CT 06410

US

same phone, city, etc as our little spammed site - looks as if upper
levels of this dreck is Newcare Products, LLC, and the newcare.net site
is also the painmaster pages...

so given that it's all really just an aka with NEWMARK INC, let's add a
complaint to:

djohnson@newcare.net
sales@newmarkinc.com

often these things are done by lower level peons or affiliate sellers,
with the big boss not really paying attention until forced to -

in this case newmark aka newcare president is francis powell aka
cyanarella aka our spammer...sheeeeesh



mctpatch@gmail.com wrote:
>
> For your knee I would try the Painmaster MCT Patch.
> It can be found on and www.painmastercanada.com
>
> For your foot I dont think it would help as much if its on the bottom
> of your foot...
>
> Hope this helps
>
> On Nov 27, 12:02 pm, "ap" <cors...@ragingbull.com> wrote:
> > Hello,
> > I'd like some advice on best sandal and best walking shoe for
> > a person who says she doesn't have much padding in her foot (58
> > yrs.old) and
> > occasionally feels a bit of arch pain.
> >
> > She is on her foot a lot at home and prefers to wear sandals.
> >
> > Also, she does have some knee pain, but that was due to overuse
> > in gardening.
> >
> > Is there a good orthotic insert that is comfortable and works for
> > sandals?
> >
> > What about shoe brands/models for this type of problem?
> >
> > THANKS!

<mctpatch@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1164676733.792291.16430@h54g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
For your knee I would try the Painmaster MCT Patch.
It can be found on www.plainmiserpouch.com
....

"Hope this helps " fill my wallet with your money.

i'm sure that's what he meant to say.

kate
(there was no period at the end of that sentence. so, as helpful as i am, i
thought i'd finish his thought for him.)

I've heard good things about Softspots shoes and my FootSmart catalog (on the
web at www.footsmart.com) also bills softwalk and Kumfs as having a lot of
cushioning in the footbed. She'd need to take a look at them to see which
styles would suit her best.

--
Nann
remove the Gator cheer to email me
Simply the thing I am shall make me live --- William Shakespeare

Oh, this brings up a depressing issue with me. I had ordered made-to-fit
inserts from my chiropractor for approx. $200. Then, my daughter was here
one day when I was out, and her dog (unbeknowst to her) chewed up both
inserts....Grrrr! Fortunately, our insurance paid most of the original
cost, although I could just picture the dollar signs going out the window.
Nanny
"d'huit" <threecedars1@comcast2.net> wrote in message
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>
> <mctpatch@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1164676733.792291.16430@h54g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
> For your knee I would try the Painmaster MCT Patch.
> It can be found on www.plainmiserpouch.com
> ...
>
> "Hope this helps " fill my wallet with your money.
>
> i'm sure that's what he meant to say.
>
> kate
> (there was no period at the end of that sentence. so, as helpful as i am,
> i
> thought i'd finish his thought for him.)
>
>
>
>
>
>