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I have fallen 4 times in the last year. It’s always because of my sciatica and a very slight drag in that foot, and I feel that non skid shoe soles contribute to the problem. I can tell where I am stumbling from and it’s always the mid to front bottom of the shoe on that affected foot that sticks to the floor or pavement and pitches me forward. The only time I walk with no fear of falling is bare foot, but winter doesn’t allow that. I’m trying to remember to purposefully lift that foot higher and place it down heel first. But it’s easy to forget. Are there any sports shoes that don’t have rubber type soles?
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I just returned yet another pair of shoes, a typical walking/running type. No support and the toe area was worse. After browsing through a lot of similar shoes and a record of past purchases of shoes ( now worn or discarded) I am looking at, if all things, golf shoes. I don’t play golf. Many do not have “spikes” on the soles, many are waterproof and some come in wide widths. The majority do not have a lot of stitching in the front/ tie area, which irritates my feet. The one pair I wanted to try is out of stock so I’m waiting for that.
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@bunnybear, I want to share some suggestions about shoes that might be helpful. These are from someone who is currently in physical therapy.
- Some running shoes have a curved-up toe which might compensate for some of the foot drag.
- Some shoes with a firmer bottom will hold a foot support insert.
- Talk to doctor about a foot/leg brace if foot drag is problem.
A running/walking shoe store is going to be the best place to try on and get fitted for good walking/running shoes.