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Subject: Re: Need shoe advice Posted on: 03 May 2007 23:06:33 CEST

THANKS FOR ATTRACTING THE GROUP'S TROLLS

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> Sorry if this message is long but I am desperate for some advice on
> finding shoes that will not hurt or cause blisters. We are leaving in
> about 3 weeks for a trip to Europe that will involve extensive walking
> and I have been shopping for shoes for the last five weeks and am
> feeling very frustrated. Right now I do not have a single pair of
> shoes that I do not think will cause a problem.
>
> Problem is a narrow heel, bunions and the little toe and one next to
> it tend to blister on bottom and between them (wore pointy toes and
> heels when younger and toes squished together and little toe slides
> under next toe a bit and part of toe is being walked on by other toe
> causing blister). I've been trying foam toe bandage or bandaid with
> cotton ball to keep them apart but these seem to develop wrinkles
> after part of a day and cause rubbing. Also have fairly high arch.
>
> Have been trying several brands including SAS, New Balance, Nike Air,
> Saucony, etc. Am finding the gel cushioning in the metataral area
> feels wonderful when trying on the shoes but after wearing for awhile
> on on one of my feet it feels like an out of place bump under the
> lower toe area. Any knowledge about why this is happening? We do not
> live near a larger city and have limited stores to shop in. Staff do
> not seem to be well trained in fitting shoes. They will measure when
> asked but that is about it so I am feeling pretty much on my own about
> choosing a shoe. They also keep putting my fairly narrow feet into a
> wide size to accommodate the bunions. I need advice on what to look
> for in choosing the right shoe.
>
> Help. I'm running out of time to find a comfortable pair of shoes and
> am aftraid the trip of a lifetime could be ruined by sore feet.
>
> Thanks,
> Desperate Feet
>