I have two large sized bone spurs in my heels of both feet.. Should you wear sneakers, be mindful what you get. I am learning on a curve.  I started out with $100 (yipe!) Brooks sneakers. These were $$$$, but worth it!  But they wore out quickly since I wore them everyday. Then I got New Balance 620, and wore them to death.  Now I have a pair I got from Sprts Authority, Champion Walkers. These were by far the most PAINFUL experience! You see, when you buy sneakers, you have to make sure of a solid, flat bottom. Semi-deep treads fine, but no carved out spots in the heels.  No springs, because now, I have such foot pain, it feels like the tendons in the arch of my foot are ripping. My ankles hurt like crazy.

I remedy them by rolling golf balls under the arches and heel areas, ice packs, and ibuprofin. On Saturdays, at the chiropractor, he'll zap them to turn it off, and eventually break apart the spurs. 

So, I am going to buy new sneakers over the weekend,  What to get???  I am also asking for those who might have used Dr. Scholl's jel-inserts. 

Long Island Girl

hmmm, never thought about wearing a men's shoe!  If they come in black, I think I will be able to get away with it at work. But summer has finally arrived, and now I am thinking of going and buying an old friend, Dr Scholls wood sandals. And maybe they manufacture another style but with a similar sole.

I think that's what both the podiatrist and the chiro had said what I have if PF.