Hi!
It's been 2 years since my ankle fusion and I can wear flip flops but they have to be flat and not all the time. I can't wear anything with a heel but that seems like a small price to pay now. Open-backed shoes are a little harder for me to walk in but not impossible. Just don't be surprised if you're walking and it flies off :-) I also noticed that when I wear open-backed shoes my big toe gets a workout and hurts. You'll know what I mean when you try it.
So far the best shoes I've been able to use that provide support and make it easier to walk are MBTs -- check them out http://www.swissmasaius.com/. Not the best looking shoes but they do the job. After you get us to them you won't even walk with a limp!! I tend to walk with a limp with any other type of shoe, which makes sense since they don't support the heel to toe movement that we need.
Don't be weary just take your time, it will let you know how much weight it can handle. You'll be surprised how soon you'll be walking on it. I know I was.
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Hi!
It's been 2 years since my ankle fusion and I can wear flip flops but they have to be flat and not all the time. I can't wear anything with a heel but that seems like a small price to pay now. Open-backed shoes are a little harder for me to walk in but not impossible. Just don't be surprised if you're walking and it flies off :-) I also noticed that when I wear open-backed shoes my big toe gets a workout and hurts. You'll know what I mean when you try it.
So far the best shoes I've been able to use that provide support and make it easier to walk are MBTs -- check them out
http://www.swissmasaius.com/. Not the best looking shoes but they do the job. After you get us to them you won't even walk with a limp!! I tend to walk with a limp with any other type of shoe, which makes sense since they don't support the heel to toe movement that we need.
Don't be weary just take your time, it will let you know how much weight it can handle. You'll be surprised how soon you'll be walking on it. I know I was.
Hope this helps you some! Happy 4th of July!
~Ang Mares
July 3, 2008 - 5:52pmThis Comment
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