Ankle anything is awful, (except now a full replacement). My ankle was fused in 1994 from degenerative arthritis. I started with shoes that had built in rocker bottoms, which means they were heavy and all I could wear. Then I tried MBT's, but their sneakers were even heavier. The only MBT's I could wear were the sandals. Finally for years now I have made no adjustments. I just walk around with a horrible limp and or a cane (I prefer calling it a walking stick). I'm now on another search for rocker shoes. The other thing I have to watch is that I don't throw my foot out or toe in. Clark's have a very comfortable shoe although their heel is too narrow and I toe in a lot. Part of this may be that I have had most of my major joints replaced also. Then I found Propet's rocker bottom or balance bar. I have the sandals, which are great, but their sneakers, called Cadance, are unavailable anywhere in my size. Even from Propet! Other sneakers I've tried are P W Minor. I'm still looking at Hoka One One, but have not tried them. I feel having my ankle fused really sucks, but it beats not being able to walk at all. I'm still looking for more shoes with rocking action and will keep posting, if you like.
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Ankle anything is awful, (except now a full replacement). My ankle was fused in 1994 from degenerative arthritis. I started with shoes that had built in rocker bottoms, which means they were heavy and all I could wear. Then I tried MBT's, but their sneakers were even heavier. The only MBT's I could wear were the sandals. Finally for years now I have made no adjustments. I just walk around with a horrible limp and or a cane (I prefer calling it a walking stick). I'm now on another search for rocker shoes. The other thing I have to watch is that I don't throw my foot out or toe in. Clark's have a very comfortable shoe although their heel is too narrow and I toe in a lot. Part of this may be that I have had most of my major joints replaced also. Then I found Propet's rocker bottom or balance bar. I have the sandals, which are great, but their sneakers, called Cadance, are unavailable anywhere in my size. Even from Propet! Other sneakers I've tried are P W Minor. I'm still looking at Hoka One One, but have not tried them. I feel having my ankle fused really sucks, but it beats not being able to walk at all. I'm still looking for more shoes with rocking action and will keep posting, if you like.
May 30, 2015 - 7:59amThis Comment
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