Could anyone recommend a Mens shoe/boot with very rigid soles

cepheus

This is so the sole doesn't bend at all when you walk. Usually boots are better than trainers for this.

The main reason is to prevent irritation of a bursitis and bending of the toes/metatarsals

Someone suggested a rocker shoe, but not sure if this is necessary. These are difficult to find any outside the States.

Nile

cepheus wrote: »

This is so the sole doesn't bend at all when you walk. Usually boots are better than trainers for this.

The main reason is to prevent irritation of a bursitis and bending of the toes/metatarsals

Someone suggested a rocker shoe, but not sure if this is necessary. These are difficult to find any outside the States.

I know from experience that they're not very comfortable but safety shoes and safety boots have sturdy soles and steel toe caps, so shouldn't bend.;)


There are different grades of safety shoes, some are resistant to chemicals and I'd imagine these have a more rigid sole.


Have a look at the Arco website and see if there is a branch nearby. If so, try them on in the Arco shop.


Regards


Nile

cepheus

Nile wrote: »

I know from experience that they're not very comfortable but safety shoes and safety boots have sturdy soles and steel toe caps, so shouldn't bend.;)


There are different grades of safety shoes, some are resistant to chemicals and I'd imagine these have a more rigid sole.


Have a look at the Arco website and see if there is a branch nearby. If so, try them on in the Arco shop.


Regards


Nile

Strangely enough, I tried on some safety boots on in Aldi yesterday, and yes you are correct, they don't bend and they are uncomfortable!

pixiehouse

My husband has to wear a boot which slightly bend they are called Karrimore. He has rheumatoid Arthritis in both of his big toes ( Having an operation next month) These are the best boots we have found so far HTH

nearlyrich

My hubby swears by toe tector broughs that he wore whilst working but still buys now. They have a rigid sole and look smart but protect the toes. He has had them from Arco and other brands.

cepheus

pixiehouse wrote: »

My husband has to wear a boot which slightly bend they are called Karrimore. He has rheumatoid Arthritis in both of his big toes ( Having an operation next month) These are the best boots we have found so far HTH

Yeah I have some Karrimor ones on now which are wearing out and starting to bend. It's a bit of a dilemma since they were bought out by Sports direct, and I have objections to their customer service as well as their other business behaviour, and swore never to use them again.

cepheus

nearlyrich wrote: »

My hubby swears by toe tector broughs that he wore whilst working but still buys now. They have a rigid sole and look smart but protect the toes. He has had them from Arco and other brands.

They seem surprisingly cheap, so none of these will bend?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/bhp/brogue-safety-shoes

Hedgehog99

Screwfix do the "industrial" version. Cotswold Outdoor have a good choice of walking boots. Both do mail order.

torbrex

Go Dutch

clarryd

If you google it in various ways eg: ridgid men's shoes or men's ridgid shoes. Etc

cepheus

I ended up buying some Peter Sturm walking shoes the same design as their boot but without the shank. The sole was rock rigid in the shop. I ordered two sizes on line and I still have the smaller unused version in the box. However, after a couple of miles the sole has started to bend slightly, after a few months I'm sure it'll be no better than my old boot.

Problem is I can't tell if any of the walking shoes will remain rigid after months of use

It looks like I should have gone for the industrial shoe as suggested, which presumably contains a steel toecap which can't deteriorate. I tried one out in Aldi and felt very uncomfortable.

I might try ordering this

http://www.arco.co.uk/products/665900

and send the unused walking Peter Sturm shoe back.