Hi asked for advice on here about shoes , way back. Had lots of replys and help, although I'm always on the lookout for footwear. Pod. at the hospital recomended Flitflops, thought he was mad!! Wasn't keen on that idea as I thought back to flipflops and they wern't very good. Anyway due to RA flare up, very swollen feet and ankles, the only thing I can get on my feet are.... Flitflops!! Yes they're very good, just hope they bring out something for the winter. Anyone else tried them ?

Hi Kathleen , my mum and sister have just bought some they have been saying how good they are , i thought i would not be able to walk in them as i cant have any thing between my toes or it breaks the skin , my brother has just bought some for his holiday which have a bar a cross so i might try them , they are a bit expensive but apparently worth it .

Sophie x

I have a pair of fitflops that I love, I lived in them all of last summer and am very pleased that the sun is shining again so they are back in service
Clare x

Things without backs aren't recommended for those with RA as the constant gripping required by the toes to hold the shoes in place can cause irreversible damage to the metatarsal heads. Which is one of the reasons why we end up with such a range of cruddy designed shoes; they need to offer full foot support with good foot arch.

If anyone feels I'm being harsh and too critical you're welcome to view my feet, with metatarsal heads removed. Not a pretty sight, big scars, toes that flop and feet that hurt!! Do please be careful with footwear you only get one pair of feet and they have to last!

Lyn x

Well, if you ask Julie nicely on Saturday, I'm sure she will knit you some!

groan...or the awful cakes!

Hi Barbara

My bark is far worse than my bite and I don't do 'telling people off' (well only the husband and kids usually and that's allowed!)

I can see where you are coming from about the hot enclosed feet; I hate wearing trainers (black with ankle support!) in the middle of summer! Apart from steaming feet it means I'm also stuck with jeans because anything else just looks ridiculous! In fact on Sunday I wore a light summery dress with leggings and .... my slippers, and actually went out like that. Kids (teenage boys ) were not amused

Do let me know what the arch support is like when you've tried them out. I might be converted yet!!! There again, if Julie is going to knit me some new feet I'll be all set for high heels again Knitted sausages ? Awful cakes? Oh no what have I let myself in for?

Lyn x

I've been wearing crocs now for about two years and don't / can't wear anything else. They are really wide so there's no pressure on the toes and the strap at the back together with the "tread" on the inside keeps the shoe on your foot without the need to scrunch up your toes.

I'd strongly recommend them.

Joanna

I'm limited in what shoes I can wear. My toes have hideous camels' humps on the 'knuckles' (is that the metadoodah you referred to Lyn?) so most shoes are too shallow.

I love my crocs and bought some of the RX ones last summer for problem feet. The only problem is that they become absolutely lethal on wet floors once the tread wears down. I speak from experience. Last year I skated cartoon style down most of the length of a Tesco aisle, stopping abruptly following heavy contact with the freezer!

My daughters laugh at me with my array of crocs. I bought a pair of silver ones which are like a pair of dolly shoes, and was looking forward to wearing them. If you know anything about crocs, they have cut out 'holes' on the tops (serious croc-ers put 'jibbitz' decorations in them!). Well, my new silver ones have holes perfectly placed on the top to allow my bony bumps to poke out! Apparently, they look just like cherry bakewells. Not a good look!

Shoes are destined to be the bane of my life I fear. I have given up on anything other than full length trousers so that my feet are not exposed. Any recommendations for size 9/43 comfies gratefully received!