Getting Older and Comfortable Shoes

[Taileron]

Having size 12 feet, I have always struggled to get shoes. Usually the shops/online retailers have more choice of size 14 than 12. My recent purchase of slippers were the usual last ones on the shelf and fell to bits in quick time. I remarked to Mrs Taileron that this has happened and she has excelled herself.

She has purchased me a pair of memory foam slippers, has anyone else tried these bad boys? Another level of comfort, I actually put them on and found myself groaning with comfort, like an old dog getting comfortable in his bed. Currently half price in the Debenhams sale, get a pair and join me in old F@@t comfort land, you won’t regret it.

[Scully]

I don’t know if Sketchers do your size, but they have a reputation for being extremely comfortable. 

[samboy]

I'm now wearing trainers with velcro straps, so much easier to do up than laces.

[The Heron]

You think you have problems I have one foot size ten and one foot size eleven ☹️

[London Best]

1 minute ago, The Heron said:

You think you have problems I have one foot size ten and one foot size eleven ☹️

One word: Altberg.

[243deer]

3 minutes ago, London Best said:

One word: Altberg.

seconded

[The Heron]

Just now, London Best said:

One word: Altberg.

Thanks soon as I can I will go and try some strangely work boots sold by Arco seem to be the most comfortable. 

[amateur]

When I no longer had to go to an office, I found that black steel toe capped leather safety trainers did it for me. 

I have been repeat buying them for years

[loriusgarrulus]

I live in Crocs most of the year since I have plantar fasciitis bar dressing up or wearing boots round the wood.

I have discovered non holey Crocs with fleece lining for Winter too.👍

[Scully]

My daughter and OH’s teenage niece despair of me wearing crocs, so I go out of my way to post pictures of me wearing them anywhere I go. 
There are pictures on social media of my crocs in Kelso, Carrick, Manchester and Venice! 🙂

[discobob]

6 hours ago, The Heron said:

You think you have problems I have one foot size ten and one foot size eleven ☹️

are you from Norfolk and related to @ditchman - his cousin, uncle, brother - All 3 🤣

2 hours ago, loriusgarrulus said:

I live in Crocs most of the year since I have plantar fasciitis bar dressing up or wearing boots round the wood.

I have discovered non holey Crocs with fleece lining for Winter too.👍

Crocs are so comfortable but my kids don't like me wearing them out and about but they are the best. I will have to try the fleece lined ones out!!!

1 hour ago, Scully said:

My daughter and OH’s teenage niece despair of me wearing crocs, so I go out of my way to post pictures of me wearing them anywhere I go. 
There are pictures on social media of my crocs in Kelso, Carrick, Manchester and Venice! 🙂

They are my footwear of choice on holiday - the only footwear I take along (they are not quite fully croc-like - they have a suede top with airholes only around the edges) and have been the only footwear I have taken away with me on some of them!!

[Scully]

10 minutes ago, discobob said:

 

They are my footwear of choice on holiday - the only footwear I take along (they are not quite fully croc-like - they have a suede top with airholes only around the edges) and have been the only footwear I have taken away with me on some of them!!

The holes are there to allow your self esteem to leak out. 👍

[TIGHTCHOKE]

Just now, Scully said:

The holes are there to allow your self esteem to leak out. 👍

Brilliant!

[discobob]

1 minute ago, Scully said:

The holes are there to allow your self esteem to leak out. 👍

Who needs self esteem when your feet are comfortable - besides I have been married for 26 years so there wasn't much left to leak anyway 😂

[Surfer]

Crocs warm weather and around the house ,Dr Martin any other time

as my dear old grandad used to say -good boots 🥾  & a good bed 🛌 ,if your not in one your in the other.

[mel b3]

4 hours ago, loriusgarrulus said:

I live in Crocs most of the year since I have plantar fasciitis bar dressing up or wearing boots round the wood.

I have discovered non holey Crocs with fleece lining for Winter too.👍

I never thought that I would admit this publicly , but I'm now the owner of two pairs of crocs 😳. In the dignity stakes ,They're on par with uncontrollable flatulence,  but I just can't stop wearing them 😳.

I'm glad that I've finally managed to find my way out of the Croc closet 😊. 

[Scully]

2 hours ago, discobob said:

Who needs self esteem when your feet are comfortable - besides I have been married for 26 years so there wasn't much left to leak anyway 😂

😂

[henry d]

12 hours ago, Taileron said:

Having size 12 feet, I have always struggled to get shoes. Usually the shops/online retailers have more choice of size 14 than 12. My recent purchase of slippers were the usual last ones on the shelf and fell to bits in quick time. I remarked to Mrs Taileron that this has happened and she has excelled herself.

She has purchased me a pair of memory foam slippers, has anyone else tried these bad boys? Another level of comfort, I actually put them on and found myself groaning with comfort, like an old dog getting comfortable in his bed. Currently half price in the Debenhams sale, get a pair and join me in old F@@t comfort land, you won’t regret it.

I asked for a pair of Glerups felt slippers last year, awesome things. Considering the year we have had they are comfy warm not smelly, which is amazing in itself, and I would have gone through 2-3 pairs of carppy cheapos if I hadn't had them. 

Only downside is they look really naff, but hey ho I'm at home not down the pub

[discobob]

5 hours ago, mel b3 said:

I never thought that I would admit this publicly , but I'm now the owner of two pairs of crocs 😳. In the dignity stakes ,They're on par with uncontrollable flatulence,  but I just can't stop wearing them 😳.

I'm glad that I've finally managed to find my way out of the Croc closet 😊. 

Repeat after me - "I am a Crocaholic and I have been wearing my crocs as often as I can for the past <number> of years"

[amateur]

8 hours ago, discobob said:

Repeat after me - "I am a Crocaholic and I have been wearing my crocs as often as I can for the past <number> of years"

There is a local group meeting for addicts at your nearest Tesco, Asda or Morrisons

[loriusgarrulus]

Some other advantages of Crocs is they have a built in arch support and you can go wading on the shoreline and river in them too.

[figgy]

My feet are a 12& 1/2 I wear size 13 altbergs as they fit my feet great.

As for shoes as I've gotten older I buy good shoes as I find them more comfortable. Barker's, Cheaney, Crockets of London, Grensons Etc. When you get the right size and width they are supportive and can be worn all day without feet aching.

I never wear slippers, a pair of crocs to pad around the patio and garage. 

Edited December 21, 2020 by figgy

[London Best]

2 hours ago, figgy said:

 

As for shoes as I've gotten older I buy good shoes as I find them more comfortable. Barker's, Cheaney, Crockets of London, Grensons Etc. When you get the right size and width they are supportive and can be worn all day without feet aching

With you on this Figgy. I realised over forty years ago that good quality shoes were worth every penny.

[Walker570]

On 16/12/2020 at 11:11, The Heron said:

You think you have problems I have one foot size ten and one foot size eleven ☹️

You don't live in Wales as well do you, cuss they have one leg longer than the other to get around those hills.

[figgy]

37 minutes ago, London Best said:

With you on this Figgy. I realised over forty years ago that good quality shoes were worth every penny.

When I was younger I used to buy good quality expensive shoes, but getting married kids and mortgage etc put pay to that. Now I'm.older and kids are up do I find that I can appreciate good shoes again, always bought good boots for walking.