this post was submitted on 17 Apr 2026
9 points (100.0% liked)

askchapo

23269 readers
196 users here now

Ask Hexbear is the place to ask and answer ~~thought-provoking~~ questions.

Rules:

  1. Posts must ask a question.

  2. If the question asked is serious, answer seriously.

  3. Questions where you want to learn more about socialism are allowed, but questions in bad faith are not.

  4. Try !feedback@hexbear.net if you're having questions about regarding moderation, site policy, the site itself, development, volunteering or the mod team.

founded 5 years ago
MODERATORS
 

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!!

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[โ€“] CatoPosting@hexbear.net 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I have a love hate relationship with my Sketcher's slip-ins. Love, you can just step into them so I can put them on even on my lowest mobility days. Hate, they have the most pronounced heel of any shoes I've ever worn, and that's the last thing I need on a shoe on low mobility days.

I can def also recommend anti-fatigue mats for anywhere you'll be standing for any length of time, like the kitchen sink or stove. I have a standard one at the sink which is great, and one with lots of textures/shapes at the standing desk which is even better. Our feet need stretching, so bending them around curves is heavenly after standing on something flat and hard for a while.

[โ€“] UhhhDunkDunk@hexbear.net 2 points 3 weeks ago

I really appreciate the reminder about stretching feet, easy to get stuck in a negative feedback loop or barely touching them cause they are so sore- I can be foam rolling my feet, tennis ball, etc. Thanks for that!