{"id":16007,"date":"2024-01-05T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-05T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hoohaa.com\/?p=16007"},"modified":"2024-01-03T12:13:22","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T16:13:22","slug":"20-days-of-chill-2024-my-feet-hurt-day-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoohaa.com\/?p=16007","title":{"rendered":"20 Days of Chill 2024: My feet hurt (Day 3)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019s time for some new sneakers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mine aren\u2019t in the best shape anymore, and when they get to that level, you know it\u2019s time for new ones else your feet can really hurt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And my feet haven\u2019t always been the best. Also, it seems, I need to take care of these feet. Being a diabetic, the feet are an important part to make sure the diabetes is somewhat under control.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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So let\u2019s wind back a little with my foot history. Way back in 2013, before I got my current job, I was working some odd jobs. One of them, I stepped off a ladder and onto a nail. Right through my boot and all. After medicines and podiatrists, and all sorts of other things, it was discovered I needed surgery. A small bone had been shattered. And once the one foot doctor realized I was diabetic, she wanted it done right away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully insurance covered this one!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anyway, it took a little longer to get the surgery as we had to deal with other non-foot things, but in the end, it was done. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then there was the time I started getting pain while walking. My primary said I had plantar fasciitis. <\/p>\n\n\n

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My foot after surgery in 2014… a walking cast for 4-6 weeks.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Lovely.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So I tried some inserts, which didn\u2019t do well. Then I found Brooks sneakers, which have been great. Asics are also, usually, decent. Under Armour has also been a nice find. Brooks, while more expensive, are actually the best for me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But here\u2019s the main issue: sneaker\/shoe companies always seem to want to make things better. In recent years, the style I get hasn\u2019t been as good as in the past. And the color choices stink as well. Especially when you have wide feet, like I do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brooks, though, made my foot pain go away. They were comfy. They gave enough support. Asics and Under Armour did OK in those categories, but Brooks was really a step above the others. Then they seemed to have to fix things too much. The changes made the sneakers not as good and also they kind of feel cheaper. And when paying a premium price for sneakers, I want premium quality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now I am at a crossroads. I need new sneakers. The two pairs I have been using are wearing out, so it\u2019s time to really decide. Do I want to grab a pair of Under Armour and maybe Asics? One Brooks? Brooks and one other? I\u2019m very torn at this time, that\u2019s for sure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

No matter what, I need my feet to feel better. I do a lot of walking with Harper, and having pain in my feet is not fun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do any of you deal with foot pain? What do you do? And what brand of sneaks do you use?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Linkup for Day 3: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n