if you wear minimalist shoes
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Anonymous
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...for walking, running, day-to-day -- have your feet gotten wider?
Mine have widened significantly and it is so annoying. When I wear minimalist shoes (or even my Converse that I special order in 'wide'), my feet don't hurt at all even after 5+ miles. These days, when I wear my old running or workout shoes (Brooks with an insert or Nike Metcon) even for a dog walk or to the store, my feet absolutely throb. Good part - the don't hurt. Bad part -- they're growing wider and also seem to be longer -- e.g., they're now at the end of my Converse which fit wonderfully for a year! Anyone else? |
Anonymous
| What is a minimalist shoe? |
Anonymous
| Yes, I have found the same thing. |
Anonymous
| The lengthening is because your arches are flattening. Could impact width too as the foot is spreading. |
Anonymous
| Your feet can widen with age and get bigger with age. |
Anonymous
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I’ve been wearing minimalist/zero drop shoes for about a year. Most of my regular sneakers and flats don’t fit anymore. My toes spread much wider now, which makes the toe box of most shoes feel really cramped. I can wear some boots and wedge heels for short periods of time.
It’s annoying at times when I don’t have a new shoe that will work with my outfit or the occasion, but it’s worth it to be pain free! I also have arches in my feet now, after 20 years of issues spawning from my flat feet and overpronation! It’s really been life-changing for me. |
Anonymous
Sometimes called low drop or zero drop shoes, or barefoot shoes. They have thinner, more flexible soles and wider toe boxes—they mimic a more natural foot shape and feel. |
Anonymous
| No. |
Anonymous
And certainly with pregnancy. I had to get rid of all my pre pregnancy shoes. |
Anonymous
flip flops |