How do you prepare for all the walking?

[zanzibar138]

so they will reccomend ugly shoes probably right???

The great thing about orthotics is that you can put them in any closed in shoes you like

 

[keahgirl8]

Once again, bumbershoot beats me with the good advice! Definitely wear the inserts for brief periods and gradually build. Also, I don't remember if you've done it or one of us said this already, but I recommend going to a running store. Tell them exactly what your issues are and what you need the shoes for and they should be able to help you.

 

[BriannaRuth]

I was seeing a physical therapist regarding problems I was having with my knees (chondromalacia, where the knee cap starts rubbing against the other bone), and she was actually the one who originally recommended I see a podiatrist because she thought my feet were causing my knees and even my hips to be out of line.

The shoes mine recommended weren't too bad. Brooks Ariel -- even comes with a Disney name! I got them because I "overpronate" -- put too much weight on the outside of my feet. Check your shoes and if they're overly worn in one area, like the outside, that may be your problem.

http://www.amazon.com/Brooks-Womens...8&qid=1405095338&sr=1-1&keywords=brooks+ariel

But as someone else said, you can wear the orthotics in just about any shoe. Though probably not high heels. They're pricey -- like about $600 for a pair, but mine were covered 100% by my insurance.

 

[keahgirl8]

I was seeing a physical therapist regarding problems I was having with my knees (chondromalacia, where the knee cap starts rubbing against the other bone), and she was actually the one who originally recommended I see a podiatrist because she thought my feet were causing my knees and even my hips to be out of line. The shoes mine recommended weren't too bad. Brooks Ariel -- even comes with a Disney name! I got them because I "overpronate" -- put too much weight on the outside of my feet. Check your shoes and if they're overly worn in one area, like the outside, that may be your problem. http://www.amazon.com/Brooks-Womens-Motion-Control-Running/dp/B00AOQ0P00/ref=sr_1_1?s=shoes&ie=UTF8&qid=1405095338&sr=1-1&keywords=brooks+ariel But as someone else said, you can wear the orthotics in just about any shoe. Though probably not high heels. They're pricey -- like about $600 for a pair, but mine were covered 100% by my insurance.

You may not have to get custom orthotics like this. I wear Super Feet from my running store. They are about $40.