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!

[Poll #1485154]

Comments

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!