Comfortable Women's Casual Dress Shoe - Wolky Cloggy...

 

The Wolky Cloggy 

The Wolky Cloggy is an excellent shoe and I highly recommend it!

It has a thick and protective sole with good arch support and "memory foam" that molds to your foot for extra comfort. 

The wide toebox, midfoot and rearfoot strap biomechanically control the foot, which allows for more comfort and less chance of injury.

This shoe is Recommended for Patients with:
*Bunions

*Hammertoes

*Tailor's Bunions

*Metatarsalgia

*Corns & Calluses

*Morton's Neuroma

*Sesmoiditis

*Tendonitis

*Hallux Limitus/Hallux Rigidus (Limited Range of Motion or no range of motion across the 1st Toe Joint) 

*Osteoarthritis 

*Rheumatoid Arthritis

*Fibromyalgia

This shoe is NOT Recommended for Patients with:

*Diabetes with a history of Ulcerations

*Peripheral Neuropathy (Nerve Damage)

*Peripheral Arterial Disease (Poor Circulation) 

*Charcot Foot

Overall, the Wolky Cloggy is an excellent shoe for a multitude of foot types...

Have a Great Evening!

Dr. Cathleen A. McCarthy

:)

Comfortable Women's Dress Shoes - Dansko.

Dansko

Comfortable Women's Dress Shoes...

Dansko Bett

$160

 Dansko Reeny

$155

More comfortable Dansko shoes! 

It's hard to go wrong with Dansko and these two shoes are no exception. 

Both have a thick, rigid sole which allows for maximum biomechanical control of the foot structures 

(Joints, Muscles, Tendons, and Ligaments) 

and therefore allows for 

more protection and comfort. 

Both shoes also offer a wide toebox, 

excellent rearfoot control and a strap for midfoot control. The combination of the rigid sole and these three thing also allows for more biomechanical control and therefore more comfort and protection of the foot, ankle as well as the knees, hips and lower back.

Dansko shoes typically do not accommodate any arch support whether it is over-the-counter or custom-molded but that is usually not an issue because there is adequate arch support built into the shoe. 

Patients sometimes have trouble with proper fitting if they are half sizes and, 

if this is the case with you, I recommend trying the shoes on in a store. 

It is also a heavier shoe than some other brands, which works well for people who are on their feet on hard surfaces for long hours but this can be a problem for patients who are elderly, have muscle weakness or have a history of some neurological problems such as "drop foot".

In general, Dansko shoes offer hard-core biomechanical control but...

they are not for everyone! 

If you work on concrete floors and your feet hurt, give Dansko shoes a try. 

If you continue to have foot or ankle pain even with good shoes, 

I recommend that you follow up 

with a Podiatrist for 

a proper evaluation including x-rays

as you may be walking around on a stress fracture or some other problem that can be treated successfully doing some simple things.

These Shoes are Recommended for Patients with:

*Mild Bunions

*Mild Hammertoes

*Mild Tailor's Bunions

*Mild Morton's Neuromas

*Mild Metatarsalgia

*Mild Halluc Limitus (Limited Range of Motion across the 1st Toe Joint) 

*Mild Tendonitis

*Mild Achilles Tendonitis

*Mild Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)

*Mild Osteoarthritis

*Mild Plantar Plate Injuries (of the Forefoot Joints) 

*Mild Forefoot Joint Capsulitis

These Shoes are NOT Recommended For Patients with:

*Diabetes

*Peripheral Arterial Disease (Poor Circulation)

*Neuropathy (Nerve Damage)

*Drop Foot 

*Charcot Foot

*History of Foot Ulcerations 

*Excessive Swelling

*Hallux Rigidus (No Motion across the 1st Toe Joint)

*Moderate to Severe Hallux Limitus (Limited Range of Motion across the 1st Toe Joint) 

*Moderate to Severe Bunions

*Moderate to Severe Hammertoes

*Moderate to Severe Tailor's Bunions 

*Severe Morton's Neuroma's 

*Severe Degenerative Joint Disease or Rheumatoid Arthritis across any of the Forefoot Joints

I hope all is well!

Dr. Cathleen A. McCarthy 

:)

Comfortable Women's Shoe - Dansko Riki...

Dansko Riki 

 I own this shoe and I love it!

It's my "go to" shoe for work as it is super-comfortable for all day wear and it looks great with black slacks and jeans. 

There are some limitations to this shoe and if you have any "bumps" on the top of your mid-foot area or you have a high instep and tend to get irritation from shoes across the top of your midfoot - this shoe will probably not work for you.

The Dansko Riki has a thick rigid sole that is very protective of the foot, which also makes it very comfortable. 

It has a wide toebox as well as excellent rearfoot control that allows for more comfort. 

The Dansko Riki will not accommodate an insert or custom-molded insert but it does not necessarily need one as it has decent arch support built into the shoe. 

Dansko shoes are not for everyone. 

Dansko offers pretty hard-core biomechanical control, which works wonders for people who need to be on concrete floors for long hours. 

Dansko does not tend to work for elderly people who cannot tolerate a "heavy" shoe and it does not accommodate large "bumps" that certain people might have on their feet such as bunions or bone spurs that protrude. 

The Dansko Riki is Recommended for Patients with:

*Mild Bunions 

*Mild Hallux Limitus (Limited Range of Motion across the 1st Toe Joint) 

*Mild Osteoarthritis of any of the forefoot or midfoot joints

*Mild Hammertoes

*Mild Tailor's Bunions 

*Mild Morton's Neuroma

*Mild Metatarsalgia

*Mild Tendonitis

*Mild Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)
*Mild Achilles Tendonitis
*Mild Knee, Hip and Lower Back Pain


The Dansko Riki is NOT Recommended for Patients with:
*Moderate to Sever Bunions (May have too much pressure on the "bump")
*People with "high insteps" or "bumps" on the top of their mid-foot areas (the strap causes too much pressure in this area)
*Moderate to Severe Tailor's Bunions
*Moderate to Severe Hammertoes
*Moderate to Sever Morton's Neuromas
*Hallux Rigidus (No motion across the 1st toe joint) - caused by biomechanics, degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis or previous injury
*Diabetes
*Charcot Foot
*Neurpathy (Nerve Damage)
*Peripheral Arterial Disease (Poor Circulation)
*History of Foot Ulcerations 
*Muscle Weakness in Lower Extremities
*Drop foot
*Pes Cavus Foot Type (High Arch Foot Type)
*Wide Feet
*Geriatrics



Overall, a great shoe! 

I purchased mine from Paradise Valley Mall in Phoenix for $160 and they are worth every cent. 



Have a great day!


Dr. Cathleen A, McCarthy


:)

"Top Comfortable Shoe Lists" that are Podiatrist Recommended.

For Lists of my Podiatrist recommended 
"Top Shoes" -
Please use the search box to the right (within the blog) to look up:


Top Twenty Comfortable Dress Shoes
Top Twenty Comfortable Boot
Top Ten Comfortable Sandals
Top Five Comfortable Walking Shoes



Hope these are helpful!

Sincerely,

Dr. Cathleen A. McCarthy

Comfortable Wedge Sandals for Spring...

Comfortable Wedge Sandals

Okay, perhaps it's a bit early to be talking about sandals in January but here's to hoping that you might be heading out on some fabulous vacation in warmer climates! 

 Not to mention that here in Arizona, I think our obligatory three weeks of winter was over and done with the third week in December... 

Codani Astro

$166

Pedro Garcia Denia

$450

Yes, I know, the price tag on the Pedro Garcia is rather bold to say the least but it is an extraordinarily comfortable wedge sandal. 

The nice thing about this review is that, if you know what you're looking for in a good sandal - you should be able to find it in any price range.

I have had patients bring in shoes that they have paid $800 for and they are crap. I have also had patients bring in $12 WalMart shoes that are fabulous. 

It's simply a matter of knowing what you are looking for in a shoe as well as understanding what specific type of foot problem you have and what is the appropriate type of shoe for your specific foot type.

What makes these two sandals so comfortable is:

1)

The thick and rigid sole which will allow less motion across the foot which results in less mechanical strain and therefore - less pain. 

2)

These sandals have strapping for the forefoot, midfoot and most importantly - the rearfoot. 

Secure strapping of these three areas means that you have more biomechanical control of the foot and ankle structures which will allow for less motion which equals less pain. 

If there is no rearfoot strap - you are forcing your tendons, muscles, joints as well as your knees, hips and lower back to work harder to stabilize your entire body. Instead of forcing your body to do the work - make the shoe do it!

Remember, you are either beating up your feet or your shoes. If you think about what your shoes look like after a couple of years, that is what you are doing to your joints if you are walking around barefoot or in flimsy shoes. 

It's simply a matter of "wear-and-tear". 

It's important that when you are shopping for dress shoes that your protect your feet with a thick rigid sole and proper strapping for biomechanical control.  

3)

This type of wedge heel is great for giving you more "height" without stressing out the forefoot area. You'll get the three inch heel height look but the foot is really only forced into a one to one-and- a-half inch heel height biomechically. 

If you have severe Hallux Limitus or Rigidus (limited range of motion across the 1st toe joint) or degenerative joint disease of any of the forefoot joints - these are not the shoes for you!

This Type of Shoe is Recommended For Patients with:

*Mild Hallux Limitus (mild limitation of motion across the 1st toe joint) 

*Mild Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)

*Mild Achilles Tendonitis

*Mild Tendonitis

*Mild to Moderate Morton's Neuroma

*Mild to Moderate Hammertoes

*Mild Tailor's Bunion

*Mild to Moderate Bunions

*Mild to Moderate Capsulitis of the Forefoot/Toe Joints

*Mild Plantar Plate Injuries

*Mild to Moderate Metatarsalgia

*Ingrown Toenails

*Mild Calluses

This Type of Shoe is NOT Recommended for Patients with:

*Diabetes

*Peripheral Arterial Disease (Poor Circulation)

*Peripheral Neuropathy (Nerve Damage)

*Charcot Foot

*History of Ulcerations

*Severe Hallux Limitus or Hallux Rigidus (Limited Range of Motion across the 1st Toe Joint)

*Severe Degenerative Joint Disease of any of the Forefoot Sturctures

*Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis

*Severe Hypermobility or Ligament Laxity

*Ankle Instability

*Dropfoot

I hope this has been helpful!

Have a great weekend,

Dr. Cathleen A. McCarthy 

:)

 

Wolky - Podiatry Recommended Womens Casual Shoes for Troubled Feet.

WOLKY

Wolky shoes are fabulous shoes for anyone who has problem feet. 

The shoes featured here have a a thicker more rigid sole and are going to be more comfortable because they are going to offer more protection and biomechanical control of your foot. 

 If you have any forefoot issues such as 

bunions, hammertoes, metatarsalgia, 

Morton's Neuromas - 

be sure to only get a shoe with a thick sole.  

A common mistake for patients with these problems is to only get shoes with a wider toebox. This is important but what is more important is to get a shoe with a thick rigid sole that allows less motion through the forefoot area with each step so that there is less aggravation and "wear and tear" to the forefoot structures that need protection.

Remember, if you have forefoot problems - you want a shoe with a thick, rigid protective sole and a wide soft toebox. 

 

Wolky Assen 

 

Wolky Nijmegen

These shoes have a a removable insole so that you can replace it with a custom-molded orthotic if needed. They feature a

"thick, contoured, removable cork and memory foam footbed" as well as 

"an adjustable instep strap accomodates different height arches."

I find that most patients prefer the insole that comes with this shoe to any other insert.

The Wolky Assen and The Wolky Nijmegen are Recommended For Patients With:

*Mild to Moderate Bunions

*Mild to Moderate Hammertoes

*Metatarsalgia

*Morton's Neuroma

*Mild to Moderate Tendonitis

*Hallux Limitus (limited range of motion across the 1st toe joint)

*Osteoarthritis

*Rheumatoid Arthritis

*Degenerative Joint Disease 

*Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)

*Calluses

*Knee, Hip and Lower Back Pain

*Tired Leg Syndrome

*Mechanical Strain

*Plantar Plate Injuries

*Mild to Moderate Ligament Laxity

*Hypermobility 

Check with your Podiatrist to see is The Wolky Assen and Wolky Nijmegen will be appropriate for you if you have:

*Diabetes

*Peripheral Neuropathy

*Peripheral Arterial Disease 

The Wolky Assen and Wolky Nijmegen are NOT Recommended for Patients with:

*Charcot Foot

*History of Ulcerations of the foot

The Wolky Sud

The Wolky Sud is a lesser variation on the above two shoes. It is an excellent shoe and if you have mild issues - this is a great option. If your foot issues are more severe - you probably want to start with the Assen or the Nijmegen as they offer more protection and biomechanical control for your foot.  

Wolky shoes are expensive but they are

an investment in your body

which needs to work and play for you for 

hopefully a nice long healthy lifetime of activities!

Have a great day!

Dr. Cathleen A. McCarthy 

:)

 

Tsubo Magda - Comfortable Heels for Certain Foot Types.

Tsubo Magda 

 

Although the Tsubo Magda is not for every type of foot, this is a comfortable shoe for women who know that they can wear a shoe with a three inch heel height. The shoe gives you three and a half inches of height but the forefoot is one half inch thick.

First, it's gorgeous!

Second, it has a wedge type sole with a thick rigid sole that allows for more protection and comfort - particularly in the forefoot area. 

 The inside of the shoe has added cushioning in the form of "latex foam padding and a forefoot compression platform" that allows for more comfort and protection of the forefoot.

Tsubo has ergonomic design that "complements the nature form of the foot." 

I personally love the Tsubo shoes and can wear the lower-heeled Tsubo's all day. 

This, however, is a higher heel than might be comfortable for many women. 

The rule of thumb is - if you know that you can wear a three inch heel comfortably -  this shoe should be an excellent shoe for you. If you know that you can't tolerate heels this high, that means that your foot's biomechanical structure is not suited for heels and I would not recommend these for you. It may sound simplistic but, when it comes to heels, women typically know how high they can go. The trick is to not learn that lesson the hard way! 

This shoe is NOT Recommended for Patients with: 

*Hallux Limitus (Limited Range of Motion of the 1st Toe Joint)

*Osteoarthrutis of any of the Toe Joints 

*Rheumatoid Arthritis

*Degenerative Joint Disease

*Moderate to Severe Bunions or Hammertoes 

*Morton's Neuroma

*Metatarsalgia

*Ankle Instability

*Severe Hypermobility or Ligament Laxity

*Diabetics

*Peripheral Neuropathy (Nerve Damage)

*Peripheral Arterial Disease (Poor Circulation)

*History of Foot Ulcerations 

*Charcot Foot

Overall, if you know that you can comfortably wear a three inch heel, this is a great choice! 

Price: $104 - 150

Rating: 7 out of 10 

on a scale of zero to ten with ten being the best.

Have a great day!

Dr. Cathleen A. McCarthy 

:)