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Need new shoes, gentle, comfy, cushioned shoes/slippers! It's gotten bad- for over a year we've been living in a unit that has polished concrete floors- rugs and mats everywhere. But, can't endure any more, I wake up in the mornings with throbbing feet, I've tried a lot to make it manageable but I obviously just need a new pair shoes/slippers to wear around the house during mornings and nights, something with good cushioning- in an ideal world slip on shoes- but idc, just want out of pain, maybe you think inserts are the answer?? Offer anything that's worked for you and yours- I'll be so grateful! As always, thanks comrades!

Edit: Thank you everyone soooo much! My first move is buying a pair of crocks for around the house, I found a drug store nearby that has the dr.scolls insole machine. And long term will think about a pair of Altra's and look for sales(they are not cheap). Thank you hexbears!!

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[โ€“] blunder@hexbear.net 5 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Maybe also consider a cushioning layer between the floor and the rug? They make like springy mats you can lay down

Something like this: https://www.homedepot.com/p/TrafficMaster-6-ft-x-8-ft-5-lb-Density-Premium-Plush-Rug-Pad-150553557-68/203360075

Also heard good things about Hoka recovery slides

[โ€“] UhhhDunkDunk@hexbear.net 1 points 3 weeks ago

Oh, that looks so nice- this is exactly what we would do if we thought we'd be here for more than another year! Thank you!