Anonymous
Post 06/09/2025 00:02     Subject: Hardwood floor killing my feet
Wear Birkenstocks
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2025 23:41     Subject: Hardwood floor killing my feet
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don’t get it, we’ve always had hardwood floors. Are your feet getting like blisters or something or your actual joints and tendons are sore?


Our first house had hardwoods that didn’t bother me and I wouldn’t have understood either. For some reason I couldn’t walk around the floors in our second house without my feet hurting. Different kinds of wood are harder I guess?


I have had this experience as well...never had an issue before and always went barefoot. In my new house I cannot do this, it kills my feet and legs.


It could also just be that you’re older now!


+1
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2025 23:32     Subject: Hardwood floor killing my feet
I wear flip-flops that are only worn in the house.
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2025 22:47     Subject: Hardwood floor killing my feet
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don’t get it, we’ve always had hardwood floors. Are your feet getting like blisters or something or your actual joints and tendons are sore?


If a question baffles you and other people are answering, you have the option of letting people with relevant advice give it while you do something else.


Cool the rudeness. I also had the same thought because the popularity of hardwood floors lies in that they're firm yet not so hard on the feet, unlike tile or marble or concrete. It is a bit unusual to hear someone complaining that their hardwood floors are too hard on their feet. OP's answer is either carpeting or house shoes. Though I'd also suggest having a podiatrist look at her feet too.


Given OP’s question, it’s safe to assume that OP’s previous house had wall to wall carpeting or at least more than she has now. Doubt she’s have a problem with hardwood floor being hard, if her previous house flooring was marble or concrete
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2025 22:47     Subject: Re:Hardwood floor killing my feet
Orthopedic slippers! Quieted my angry knees and back almost instantly. A good pair will run $80-$100+ but they are worth every penny.
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2025 22:44     Subject: Hardwood floor killing my feet
Anonymous wrote:I just wear flip flops


Same
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2025 22:44     Subject: Hardwood floor killing my feet
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don’t get it, we’ve always had hardwood floors. Are your feet getting like blisters or something or your actual joints and tendons are sore?


Our first house had hardwoods that didn’t bother me and I wouldn’t have understood either. For some reason I couldn’t walk around the floors in our second house without my feet hurting. Different kinds of wood are harder I guess?


I have had this experience as well...never had an issue before and always went barefoot. In my new house I cannot do this, it kills my feet and legs.


It could also just be that you’re older now!
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2025 22:42     Subject: Hardwood floor killing my feet
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don’t get it, we’ve always had hardwood floors. Are your feet getting like blisters or something or your actual joints and tendons are sore?


If a question baffles you and other people are answering, you have the option of letting people with relevant advice give it while you do something else.


I was actually asking for clarification about what was happening. Advice is dependent on the situation.
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2025 22:03     Subject: Hardwood floor killing my feet
Anonymous wrote:We just moved and our new house is almost entirely hardwood. By the end of the day my feet are killing me from walking around. I generally don’t wear shoes indoors but need to start. Anyone have good “house shoes” that help? I guess I could just buy another pay of walking shoes to wear inside but want something less fussy.


It isn’t the shoes you need but the orthotics
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2025 22:01     Subject: Hardwood floor killing my feet
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don’t get it, we’ve always had hardwood floors. Are your feet getting like blisters or something or your actual joints and tendons are sore?


Our first house had hardwoods that didn’t bother me and I wouldn’t have understood either. For some reason I couldn’t walk around the floors in our second house without my feet hurting. Different kinds of wood are harder I guess?


I have had this experience as well...never had an issue before and always went barefoot. In my new house I cannot do this, it kills my feet and legs.


For what it's worth, I just wear crocs, Birks, or slippers around the house.
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2025 22:00     Subject: Hardwood floor killing my feet
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don’t get it, we’ve always had hardwood floors. Are your feet getting like blisters or something or your actual joints and tendons are sore?


Our first house had hardwoods that didn’t bother me and I wouldn’t have understood either. For some reason I couldn’t walk around the floors in our second house without my feet hurting. Different kinds of wood are harder I guess?


I have had this experience as well...never had an issue before and always went barefoot. In my new house I cannot do this, it kills my feet and legs.
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2025 21:59     Subject: Hardwood floor killing my feet
It’s well known that hardwood is worse if you have foot issues. I have plantar fasciitis and I am fine on our upstairs carpet but feel immediate pain walking on the hardwood. So, I wear slides downstairs.

I have always had low arches and now that I am in my 40s they’ve gotten lower and I’ve been dealing with tendinitis as well. Some people are more prone than others depending on your foot type.
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2025 20:37     Subject: Hardwood floor killing my feet
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don’t get it, we’ve always had hardwood floors. Are your feet getting like blisters or something or your actual joints and tendons are sore?


If a question baffles you and other people are answering, you have the option of letting people with relevant advice give it while you do something else.


Cool the rudeness. I also had the same thought because the popularity of hardwood floors lies in that they're firm yet not so hard on the feet, unlike tile or marble or concrete. It is a bit unusual to hear someone complaining that their hardwood floors are too hard on their feet. OP's answer is either carpeting or house shoes. Though I'd also suggest having a podiatrist look at her feet too.
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2025 20:26     Subject: Re:Hardwood floor killing my feet
Is the new house on a concrete slab with no basement?
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2025 20:03     Subject: Hardwood floor killing my feet
Anonymous wrote:I don’t get it, we’ve always had hardwood floors. Are your feet getting like blisters or something or your actual joints and tendons are sore?


If a question baffles you and other people are answering, you have the option of letting people with relevant advice give it while you do something else.