Sounds like this is something I would like to try. When I am in my home, I always take off my shoes at the door and walk around with just socks on. Most of the rooms have carpet so I do not have to worry about slipping. Also, I do Yoga and balance exercises. Thank you for the suggestion and have a great day.
They sell Non Slip Grip Socks, which I am finding to be the best option, on amazon.com. Right now, highly rated ones are on a great Limited Deal there.
Barefoot shoes are shoes that are designed to help you walk as if you are barefoot while having some protection from the surface that you are walking on (stones, etc). The idea is that if you can feel the ground with your entire foot, you will be more stable and you will strengthen muscles in your foot and ankle by moving control from your shoe to you. It's the opposite of wearing a cushioned shoe with strong support, or alternatively, a shoe with a heel.
Barefoot shoes feel very strange when you first experience them. If you search "barefoot shoes" you will find a number of options. Here's one: https://www.vivobarefoot.com/us/size-guide. I have found it most comfortable to size up, to give me plenty of room for my toes to spread.
As you can imagine, it forces your feet to work a bit harder when you walk, which strengthens control and balance. You'll find these used by runners, too.
I have seen glow in the dark safety collars for cats online for sale. Useful and cute.
@surechamp ,The Barefoot shoes are a brand name for these shoes that are supposed to make it feel like you are walking barefoot. I’ve seen a couple of people wearing them. It sounds comfortable, but they’re not for me due to my need for arch support and substantial cushioning for my low fat pads.
I recall in PT years ago I had to stand in a ball for as long as possible. It was difficult imo. I was there for knee pain.
I have a high arch and I pronate when not in proper shoes. Slippers, while comfortable to wear, are not good for walking. I bought Nuu Sol sliders because they have a high arch. I wear mine all day at home. They also make flip flops and croc-style shoes. They’re made in the US (Idaho and Oregon).
I have a high arch and I pronate when not in proper shoes. Slippers, while comfortable to wear, are not good for walking. I bought Nuu Sol sliders because they have a high arch. I wear mine all day at home. They also make flip flops and croc-style shoes. They’re made in the US (Idaho and Oregon).
@hraka13 , i viewed several styles of this brand online and it didn’t appear to have a built-in arch support. I really need that and wear Vionic, which has a very pronounced arch support. Is rhere any particular place you find the Nuu Sol options?
@ubelinda I recently bought a pair of barefoot shoes and I love them. I feel as though I’m walking barefoot and I have a lot of control, mostly because my toes can help me adjust the way I stand and walk. When you’re wearing thick soled shoes your toes really don’t affect your balance as much.
@hraka13 , i viewed several styles of this brand online and it didn’t appear to have a built-in arch support. I really need that and wear Vionic, which has a very pronounced arch support. Is rhere any particular place you find the Nuu Sol options?
@celia16 , it’s not the same as a full arch support but has a good instep. The store I used to work for carries them and now I buy them online.
I’d check their website to see if there is a local retailer where you can try them on.
@hraka13 , i viewed several styles of this brand online and it didn’t appear to have a built-in arch support. I really need that and wear Vionic, which has a very pronounced arch support. Is rhere any particular place you find the Nuu Sol options?
@hraka13 , thanks for that. There are no stores nearby, but I could order online. I do that with Vionic since I’ve used that brand for so many years. And now, Asics too.
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3 ReactionsLove reading these and learning… one thing I know is, if you try to multitask, that can be when falls or accidents happen.
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12 ReactionsAgree. Not a good pair of shoes when you have problems with arch support.
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1 ReactionI have a high arch and I pronate when not in proper shoes. Slippers, while comfortable to wear, are not good for walking. I bought Nuu Sol sliders because they have a high arch. I wear mine all day at home. They also make flip flops and croc-style shoes. They’re made in the US (Idaho and Oregon).
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2 Reactions@hraka13 , i viewed several styles of this brand online and it didn’t appear to have a built-in arch support. I really need that and wear Vionic, which has a very pronounced arch support. Is rhere any particular place you find the Nuu Sol options?
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1 Reaction@ubelinda I recently bought a pair of barefoot shoes and I love them. I feel as though I’m walking barefoot and I have a lot of control, mostly because my toes can help me adjust the way I stand and walk. When you’re wearing thick soled shoes your toes really don’t affect your balance as much.
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5 Reactions@celia16 , it’s not the same as a full arch support but has a good instep. The store I used to work for carries them and now I buy them online.
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