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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€“] Luminous5481@anarchist.nexus 1 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Asics have really good support, and most models also have a gel insole that makes them feel a bit bouncy and really comfortable on concrete or other hard floors. also keep in mind that the throbbing feet after you wake up sounds like plantar fasciitis, so an insert made to take care of that might give you relief. you can talk to your doctor about it, but the inserts are only like $20, so probably cheaper than a dr. visit. and if that's the problem, you'll know it when the pain quickly goes away after a day or two.

[โ€“] FumpyAer@hexbear.net 1 points 4 weeks ago

Also, there are stretches for planar fasciitis that can help. Iceing them and/or warm foot soak can also provide some relief.