Save my feet,

[bobbin]

Please don't be cross at my Question but it's allotment related.
I have arthritis in my feet ( op on R one for bone fusion last year. 12 weeks in plaster)
I spend a huge amount of time on my allotment. ( is that normal )
The allotment surrounding paths are pretty uneven and make my feet ache. Though I have raised beds and bark paths thank goodness.
I am absolutely desperate for gardening shoes that don't hurt my feet. Rubber wellie types are too hard and hurt. Clogs too dangerous. I wore walking boots in winter but too substantial as the weather warms. I'm at present wearing old velcro leather Hotter shoes. They are ok but have stretched. Trainers are an option and I'd buy new but they all seem to be white and silly prices for fashion gizmos on them. My feet are not distorted or at all swollen. In fact quite skinny bony feet ...like my bum sadly .
I've put this question here so a few will see it as I am quite at my wits end with this problem.
Any ideas?

[Lardman]

I buy boots designed for the building trade. I find they're sufficiently padded to be comfortable for long term use and the steel toe cap and padded ankles save on spade related bruises. I think the current pair were site onyx or similar from screwfix - considerably cheaper than hotter. I don't find them overly warm in summer but there's always a trainer style if you prefer.

[nickdub]

maybe a forum for arthritis sufferers might give better feedback on this problem than most of us on this one can, not having had to deal with it ourselves ?

[Nannysally99]

If trainers are a good idea for you, look in charity shops, where you will pick them up cheaply. Ditto with hotter shoes.

[Bluenowhere]

I’ve got lightweight walking trainers from Decathlon that are my allotment shoes, fully waterproof but not to hot in summer. I’ve not got foot problems so can’t say for certain that they would be good for you but they are really comfortable and not too rigid as are material rather than leather and not expensive at all.

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/nh150-wo...d_8504213.html

Their return policy is really good if something doesn’t fit etc.

[veggiechicken]

Another thread about shoes at https://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gr...eet_89498.html
Maybe some ideas for you there?

[Logunner]

https://www.mandmdirect.com/01/womens/footwear?ltn6


Cheaper than most places and plenty of choice in trainers

[Scarlet]

Fit flops! I love them....the open backed clog type. They are expensive but they are fabulous to walk in. Not great for digging but fine for everything else.

[bramble]

I always wear sketches trainers.
Memory foam and padded.
They come in all colours and can be thrown in the washing machine.

[Derbydal]

Please don't be cross at my Question but it's allotment related.
I have arthritis in my feet ( op on R one for bone fusion last year. 12 weeks in plaster)
I spend a huge amount of time on my allotment. ( is that normal )
The allotment surrounding paths are pretty uneven and make my feet ache. Though I have raised beds and bark paths thank goodness.
I am absolutely desperate for gardening shoes that don't hurt my feet. Rubber wellie types are too hard and hurt. Clogs too dangerous. I wore walking boots in winter but too substantial as the weather warms. I'm at present wearing old velcro leather Hotter shoes. They are ok but have stretched. Trainers are an option and I'd buy new but they all seem to be white and silly prices for fashion gizmos on them. My feet are not distorted or at all swollen. In fact quite skinny bony feet ...like my bum sadly .
I've put this question here so a few will see it as I am quite at my wits end with this problem.
Any ideas?

bobbin I to suffer with arthritis and had my left ankle fused (5mth nonweight) plus right knee replaced! same as Lardman I find work boots best for comfort and those from Lidel are the best for me ! but they are heavy , hope you get sorted . atb Dal

[Logunner]

I always wear sketches trainers.
Memory foam and padded.
They come in all colours and can be thrown in the washing machine.

2nd vote for sketchers.

Had 2 ops for plantar and achillies tendon and consultant stressed that footwear with a rigid midsole was the worst possible footwear. No worksboots ever!

[Derbydal]

2nd vote for sketchers.

Had 2 ops for plantar and achillies tendon and consultant stressed that footwear with a rigid midsole was the worst possible footwear. No worksboots ever!

I went back to work for 3yrs after my ops ,but unfortunately steel erectors are not allowed to wear sketchers whilest climbing about on the steel work ! atb Dal

[Logunner]

I went back to work for 3yrs after my ops ,but unfortunately steel erectors are not allowed to wear sketchers whilest climbing about on the steel work ! atb Dal

That Elf n Safety getting in the way again lol.

[bobbin]

Thanks all for suggestions. This was best place to ask Nickdub. As it's a garden related question much more helpful.

[nickdub]

Thanks all for suggestions. This was best place to ask Nickdub. As it's a garden related question much more helpful.

Excellent - I'm glad you got the answer you wanted :-)