decent house slippers

harrys_nan

Hi,d
I have arthritis in my hips and knees and the discs in my lower back are slipping.
I am in pain all the time but I think my slippers are not helping. I buy from M&S and supermarkets.
I'm looking for some decent ones but I can't afford to pay more than about £40 against  15 to 20  I normally pay.
Has anyone any suggestions please

elsien

Pavers sale?
https://www.pavers.co.uk/collections/slippers?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsbSn7Neu_AIV6YFQBh0g3QBlEAAYAiAAEgKhlPD_BwE

Although  it does depend why you think the slippers aren’t helping and whether you need more support in which case you might need to be looking at other options. Most slippers don’t seem to have a lot to choose between them. Have you spoken to a professional about what might help? 

harrys_nan

Thank you for your quick reply.
I thought my slippers might be part of the problem as they go uncomfortable after a couple of weeks so I was looking at some that would hopefully stay a better shape and firmer.
Apart from pain killers the only option I was given was phyio and the exercise made the pain worse, 
I was looking at perhaps arch support or similar but they all come back with mixed reviews

DullGreyGuy

What do you determine to be decent?

At your budget you may find adding £20 is simply covering more marketing/branding and no difference in product quality.

elsien

Have you considered going back to your GP to ask the question and to see if they can refer on to anyone else? Have you told the physio the exercises make it worse - they may be able to suggest different exercises or discuss insoles/orthotics?  My physio hasn't worked so I'm being referred upwards. 
Most slippers aren't really designed to give support. Parent likes fitflops for arch support but they aren't slippers and her health issues are different to yours. 

harrys_nan

DullGreyGuy said:

What do you determine to be decent?

At your budget you may find adding £20 is simply covering more marketing/branding and no difference in product quality.

I don't really want to pay more than about £40 incase it doesn't work, I have just bought a new mattress which has helped mainly in with my back but the pains in my knees  come back in the day

DullGreyGuy

I've had some silly priced slippers... they looked nice, felt great but I am guessing you want support etc and this certainly wasn't them.

I did once have some Ecco slippers which would have been just above your budget if inflation adjusted and they were much more like trainer base with the associated support and two friends that borrowed them said they were great. The downside was they stank to hell very quickly and ultimately went because of that rather than wearing out etc

herebeme

Ask your GP to refer you to Orthotic Services. My mum (osteoarthritis, several falls), is just about to get her made to measure trainers delivered. We still have to see if they make a difference, but she is hopeful. The wait is quite long both to get an appointment and then have the shoes made, so worth asking now. 

How steady are you on your feet? Does it ever feel like your joints are giving way or you stumble or almost fall? Be sure to mention to your GP if you haven’t already. 

In the meantime, I recommend trying Dr Keller slippers and shoes. They should be within your normal price range. 

Both my elderly parents wear them. They are designed for those with feet problems ie swollen feet, diabetes. And they are normally comfortable inside. 

I suggest going for a leather outer layer to give extra support. Read the descriptions of each carefully as some are specifically for those needed wider shoes. 

You can buy from Amazon. Just search: Dr Keller. 

Like these for men https://amzn.eu/d/6kfAqJc 

or these for women 
https://amzn.eu/d/2aDzTdQ 
but for women, there seems to be no leather outer choice, so perhaps a pair of outdoor shoes for indoors use only might provide the support needed? 

harrys_nan

I think asking for a referral is going to be my next option, 
  I do find it hard to walk easy which I find hard as I have always walked everywhere although I have started to use a walking stick

DullGreyGuy

herebeme said:

I suggest going for a leather outer layer to give extra support. 

Why would leather outer give extra support? Plastic can be much more rigid than leather and said silly priced slippers had kid leather (unlined) that's as supple as butter

herebeme

It may be too early for you, but when you start to have problems walking up stairs, standing in the shower or getting in and out of bed, do ask your GP to get you an in-home needs assessment (eg for hand-rails, shower stool, bed rails, toilet frames, and raised toilet seats). You can also apply directly online for this assessment. As far as I know, items under a certain amount are free. It all helps prevent falls and maintaining independence.