What can I do to help my feet withstand the walking at work?

I am working for the first time in retail and having to stand or walk for 7-12 hrs at work really kills my feet. I have tried insoles and even buying half-size bigger flat loafer shoes and it has not helped. The uncomfortable pain is so much that they even hurt as I drive home and even when I'm laying down in bed. They feel as though my heels are going to explode. What should I try next?

What can I do to help my feet withstand the walking at work?
Try compression stockings. They are good for circulation in your leg and do help.


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Also PediFix makes good foot products (not stockings)


http://pedifix.com/


If you're looking for just an insole try http://spenco.com/


And last if you are in the market (ever) for new shoes try Soft they are so cute and so comfortable (I have a pair of heels, didn't give me trouble walked in them 8 hours)... just stick to flats http://www.sofftshoe.com/
Reply:I'm not an expert in this area, but with my experience as a store clerk, all i can tell u is to relax. it is very hard to stand or walk for half a day, i always stretch my muscle every 1 or 2 hours to keep them relax, try to do some light exercise to draw the attention to somewhere else like tapping the ground with your toes, shake the leg, etc. try not to keep the same position for a long period of time and your body will get used to it after about a week on the line of work. hope my answer helps
Reply:I SO remember that! Retailing is the hardest on the feet, I wanted to cry when I got home. Somehow you grow stronger. Forget "cute" and wear really good shoes. Flats with lots of support in the foot bed. Try soaking your feet at the end of the day in a bucket of warm water and Epsom salts (about $2 for a milk carton full). Foot massage is good too.
Reply:go barefoot
Reply:Sounds like your feet have already suffered some damage so they need to be treated, else the insoles and what not won't work. Soak your feet in warm water for an hour after work. Then spend another hour, if you can, gently massaging your feet.





If you can, wear sneakers to work. They are some more dressy type of sneakers that can work well.
Reply:it happens to all of us when we first start working on our feet... make sure you buy some good tennis shoes (nikes, or other running shoe) but don't go cheap.





and you just need to get used to it, i used to work 12 hour shifts at my good job
Reply:Buy a good brand walking shoe with a good arch support.
Reply:well you could try going to a foot doctor who can give you some help.. and maybe get special shoes that are made to fit your feet or...


keep doing what you are doing.. try diff insoles.. diff shoes...can you wear walking shoes? try reebok.. they have some comfy ones or.....


when you get home... give yourself a foot soak


i use a plastic "dish pan" they are rectangular boxes kind of... they are used for people that have the one basin sinks.. anyhow you can get themin the section with dish drainers and sink ware at walmart for about 3 dollars.... then go to the foot care sction and get: foot bath/ foot soak.. it slike a liquid soap...... some foot salts and foot lotion


soak your feet in very warm water with the soap and salts... rub your feet on the salts till they disolve and then dry them and put sum soothing lotion on.. do this every night for about 15 min and it wont take the pain all away but it really is soothing and helps with your feet aching quite a bit
Reply:Get rid of the flat loafers. What you need is a good support shoe. I wear New Balance and find them very comfortable and am on my feet long hours too. They may cost you more but you will get paid back in comfort. Try getting them at a good shoe store so they can be fitted properly in width as well as length. These shoes do come in all widths so there is one there to fit you.
Reply:Time is the only true cure for it. You will get used to standing for long periods of time.


Make sure to move your feet around alot, wiggle your toes and take your shoes off to stretch them out a little when you get the chance- even if it's only 30 seconds at a time, I always find this makes my feet feel better.


When you get home soaking your feet or rolling them over cylindracle things (a bunch of fat markers will do) also helps.


you'll get used to it soon.



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