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

redvision95

If your willing to spend the money -
caterpillar Colorados are sturdy and comfortable. no flex in the sole. Ive had two pairs and love them. £110 is dear but deffinately worth it. Ive had my oldest pair for around a year now, wear them almost every day and they still dont flex. i put mine through some real abuse too.

jenniewb

OP have you considered orthopaedic insoles? Your GP may be able to get your partner a referral to get them if you don't want to buy a pair from a physio shop or get them made for his feet's own fitting, they normally are quite ridged and will fit into most shoes, can take some getting used to because they don't bend as easily- they no doubt could come up with an even more ridged pair if you needed them but if you aren't already, it might be something to discuss with a physio.


I understand that you want to prevent the foot from bending but by doing this your likely to put undue stress on the knees and hips and even the back which could lead to further injuries so make sure your partner is able to exercise those joints to help other areas from any new damage. If you are able to speak to a specialist they would be able to advise and keep an eye on how the insoles changed the walking pattern.

Rolandtheroadie

cepheus wrote: »

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.

Just a random boot from Arco, but all our work boots need to have a steel midsole as well as the steel toecap.

http://www.arco.co.uk/products/637600/33695/Arco+376+Chukka+Safety+Boot+With+Steel+Midsole+Black

Been wearing different brands for 20 odd years without comfort problems, obviously everyone is different though and some guys have complained about certain brands so it'll still be a bit of try and see.

bluelass

Shoe zone sell some very well priced safety shoes and boots with sturdy soles.

cepheus

Rolandtheroadie wrote: »

Just a random boot from Arco, but all our work boots need to have a steel midsole as well as the steel toecap.

http://www.arco.co.uk/products/637600/33695/Arco+376+Chukka+Safety+Boot+With+Steel+Midsole+Black

Been wearing different brands for 20 odd years without comfort problems, obviously everyone is different though and some guys have complained about certain brands so it'll still be a bit of try and see.

The safety boot I bought from Aldi, seems to bend about a third of the way down from the tip rather than a quarter like most shoes, I assume that's as far as the steel insert goes. Are there any of these Arco boots or shoes which are supported along most of the length?

cepheus

jenniewb wrote: »

OP have you considered orthopaedic insoles? Your GP may be able to get your partner a referral to get them if you don't want to buy a pair from a physio shop or get them made for his feet's own fitting, they normally are quite ridged and will fit into most shoes, can take some getting used to because they don't bend as easily- they no doubt could come up with an even more ridged pair if you needed them but if you aren't already, it might be something to discuss with a physio.


I understand that you want to prevent the foot from bending but by doing this your likely to put undue stress on the knees and hips and even the back which could lead to further injuries so make sure your partner is able to exercise those joints to help other areas from any new damage. If you are able to speak to a specialist they would be able to advise and keep an eye on how the insoles changed the walking pattern.

Yeah, I've been to a consultant and have insoles. He seemed to repeat all the mistakes in my first set a year earlier, but I was able to modify them myself. By accident, I've noticed shoes which are curved and rigid help far more than the soles. New walking shoes/boots are great, but they soon start flexing after a few months or even days. Perhaps someone in a walking club might be able to advise.

ceredigion

IF you want a shoe that dose not bend at all, look at cycling shoes with a carbon fibre sole

Rebob

My son has to have firm custom made orthotic insoles and a firm boot or walking shoe with good support that is hard wearing. He was recommended Grisport walking footwear a few years ago. He has some of their hiking boots and has been wearing their Dartmoor walking shoes daily for the last couple of years. Even my brother who is a postie and walks all day has been impressed after getting some after seeing how good they were supporting my sons feet. Go try some on and then look on amazon as the price varies daily depending upon size and colour.