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2024 Fashion On The Ration Challenge

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  • maryb
    maryb Posts: 4,709 Forumite
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    I think it’s because I have arthritis in my right hip so I put more weight on the left leg.  My left foot is definitely flatter than the right foot.  But I will keep an eye on it, thanks for the nudge.

    Sarahspangles, my most comfortable shoes are a pair of trouser shoes with a 2 inch heel.  The high vamp holds my foot well but the heel height really helps my posture and I get much less backache after being on my feet for a long time.  Funnily enough those shoes still fit which is why I thought the shoes I bought today with a similar block heel might be good.  I sometimes look at reproduction vintage shoes and the ones from the 1930s and 1940s all have medium low heels and support the front of the foot.  Oxfords were very popular but they weren’t flat like the ones that have been around the last few years
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  • A sore point (no pun intended!) with me at the moment. I’ve recently had some new orthotic insoles, and I think my future is really limited to trainers or boots - although lace up shoes like you describe, @Laura_Elsewhere would also work. 

    I haven’t worn ‘ballet’ type shoes for years or indeed anything that doesn’t have a strap or fastening over the instep.  No fashion is worth having sore feet!  It does make it harder in hot/summer weather though.  Fortunately, trainers with a skirt seems to be a trend at the moment.  

    I’m awaiting an x-ray to find out the cause of pain in one foot, I think it’s arthritis, but podiatrist thinks I may have a bone spur.  I’m so aware that mobility is absolutely key to quality of life when getting older, so I’m determined to get this sorted out. Your comment made me laugh @Sarahspangles
    I have had so many pairs of shoes over the years.  I recently listed several on Vinted because I’m just never going to be able to wear them again.  

    Someone (quite likely Laura!) posted a link quite a long time ago to a site that makes authentic historic shoes, I remember thinking some of them looked very comfortable.  

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  • Laura_Elsewhere
    Laura_Elsewhere Posts: 2,704 Forumite
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    That’s the one, thank you @PipneyJane and @Laura_Elsewhere.  And I’m delighted to see they are British made (been reading Patrick Grant’s book Less).  Not cheap but I reckon they’d last for years. 

    I haven’t worn court shoes or ballet style since my early 30s, when I learned how bad they are for your feet. Basically they’re either too tight or you have to scrunch your toes up to make them stay on. Lace-ups or straps are best.  
    Oh definitely British-made- each pair is made by Andy himself!! :) he’s a lovely chap and very knowledgeable- if you have any questions, do ask him.


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