Just what the doctor ordered: shoe shopping

[rissymonster]

Ahahahaha! My orthopedist is pleased with the healings so far, based on xrays and observation Tuesday evening. You can still see the holes from the screws, and one part of the fibular still needs to fully fuse with the bone, but he said that should progress more quickly now that the plate is gone. I need to get copies of the xrays now that they've moved their offices and gone digital.

Mr. Doctor also suggested getting some shoes where the heel has a stable base, but is a fair amount (say 1.5-2 inches) higher than the toe. Bizarrely, it turns out that I walk much better in shoes with a height difference than I do barefoot at this point. Specifically, he suggested that cowboy boots would be ideal, but unfortunately the ones I got in Austin in February don't fit on my still swollen right foot/ankle. His other thoughts were in the wedge family. The shoes I have don't quite fit the bill (lots of platformy things, but the difference in height is not ideal).

Here's some ideas from my perusal of Zappo's--internets, please help me choose!

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Comments

[kouredios.livejournal.com]

I voted for the first ones, as they're totally adorable, but I also wanted to add that my chronically flat feet really love both Merrells and Danskos for supportive with good heel.

[pseudosilence.livejournal.com]

I like the Naots, since they look both totally adorable and somewhat professional.

[rissymonster.livejournal.com]

Oh boy do I think these shoes are pretty, but on further perusal, I'm noting that one of the consistent comments of reviewers is that the shoes run narrow. My feet are pretty wide even when they're not swollen. But oh, the pretty.

[ltlbird.livejournal.com]

Personally, I like the "Jasper" style that appears as a suggestion on the J-41 link page better. Something about the peeptoe looks off on the J-41 (a little small, maybe?), though the cutout pattern is cool.

You could also try these: http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/52419563/c/209433.html
I tried on a pair of Softspots the other day, and they were so comfy. They are cheaper than Naots, so if this pair might not fit well after the swelling goes down, you wouldn't be out as much money.

[rissymonster.livejournal.com]

Ordered a pair of the Jasper style J-41's, and a pair of the Privo Kernel's dooneling suggests below!

ooh, shooe shopping

[dooneling.livejournal.com]

I vote against mules - I think they make people walk funny to keep them on, and also discourage a good healthy stride.

The Naots look both charming, sturdy, and reasonably comfortable. I say good choice.

In general, I'm a big fan of closed back clogs, because they're usually easy to get on and off, but also stay on very well. And they're usually waterproof right up to the top. And a well made pair can look rather sharp with trousers (if long enough), and they seem to last a good long time. Also, the blocky thick sole might be just what you need while in recovery.

And, of course, a few links to get into the spirit of things (I haven't actually tried any of these, I just like looking):


http://www.onlineshoes.com/womens-aravon-mara-black-leather-p_id133595

http://www.onlineshoes.com/womens-dansko-beth-black-nappa-p_id152974

http://www.onlineshoes.com/womens-clarks-dynamic-vision-black-tumbled-leather-p_id152194

http://www.onlineshoes.com/womens-clarks-passion-burgundy-leather-p_id152350

http://www.onlineshoes.com/womens-privo-kernel-brown-leather-nubuck-p_id153510

http://www.onlineshoes.com/womens-sanita-flexible-closed-back-clog-bordeaux-cabrio-p_id108629

-well, that was fun for me,, anyway. Good luck shopping!

[laura-md.livejournal.com]

I guess of the 4 choices I like the Naot best, but I second and third the votes for Danskos and clogs in general. Clogs are my prefered footwear, and although I have a very...special...relationship with my 10-year old Birkenstock Bostons, Dansko Professional Clogs got my through my internship and residency, and I'm still wearing them. Because of my narrow feet, I have very limited options in the Dansko product catalogue, but I swear by them.

Here's a pair of Danskos that are a similar style to your Naots: http://zapp.me/7551024
Check out the Closed-back Professional as well, I think you'll really like them, once you get used to them.
http://zapp.me/121214

[esqgirl.livejournal.com]

One other potential resource, though their email list is VERY frequent (i.e., spammy) is FootSmart. You get a coupon for $10 off $60 for signing up from their catalog. http://www.footsmart.com/ Might give you some more options to think of, even if you don't buy from them.

I too am a huge Dansko fan. What about this, if a mule-type is important: http://www.zappos.com/dansko-becca-black-nappa?zlfid=111

[esqgirl.livejournal.com]

Oh, I see this shoe was one of the shortened links above ...