Sore feet, any advice

macca73 · Post by **macca73** » 05 Jul 2018, 21:06

I'm struggling with sore feet at the moment, and probably a lot of it is to do with the hot weather. Skin on the underside of my toes, especially, is burning, red in colour, and painful. But just wanted some advice from those that have worked through the hot weeks/months on how to take care of my kippers. I generally wear the RM trainers (Black and Red). I wear ankle socks, but they are not 100% cotton.
It has been suggested to wear 100% cotton socks and use some foot powder, or lightweight general trainers which allow more air to my feet. Maybe a daft question to ask, but any feedback appreciated.

Postie45 · Post by **Postie45** » 05 Jul 2018, 21:22

no, you dont want cotton socks, they absorb moisture and then inside a shoe it has nowhere to evaporate, very bad idea and will make your problems worse. Maybe invest in some marathon runners type sock, i think theyre more expensive, so maybe try one pair and see how you get on.

Slugpaul · Post by **Slugpaul** » 05 Jul 2018, 21:25

I had the clown shoes, I had nothing but problems with them rubbing my toes and and general discomfort. They are now living under my frame never to be worn again...

woking · Post by **woking** » 05 Jul 2018, 21:32

I've suffered for years with corns,sore feet & shoes rubbing my little toe.ive tried all footwear & the only ones I get on with are magnum shoes they are much wider so have more room for the feet & don't rub,also I use memory foam insoles,I've just got some lightly padded walking socks that are breathable so fingers crossed that'll keep my feet cool

Rapidryan88 · Post by **Rapidryan88** » 05 Jul 2018, 21:46

I’m a newbie and some things that helped me are:

Breathable ankle socks
48 quid sketchers with memory foam, my Royal Mail shoes never arrived and I’ve heard they’re heavy and horrible. My sketchers have been great.
Magnesium flakes for a bath, they’re amazing and after a hard day I used them for the first time and felt like I had new legs. Magnesium deficiency causes muscle weakness and fatigue, I am pretty badly deficient in it so bought some capsules and waiting on them.
Foot bath also very good

postie1865 · Post by **postie1865** » 05 Jul 2018, 21:52

I used to have all kinds of foot problems - blisters, cuts, bruising, peeling skin. For the last few months I have worn two pairs of socks and have had no problems at all.

broughts · Post by **broughts** » 05 Jul 2018, 22:17

Extra pair of insoles in red black shoes u will have no more problems

Rapidryan88 · Post by **Rapidryan88** » 05 Jul 2018, 22:36

postie1865 wrote:I used to have all kinds of foot problems - blisters, cuts, bruising, peeling skin. For the last few months I have worn two pairs of socks and have had no problems at all.

In this weather your feet must be pretty rancid with 2 pairs on lol

Tomolo208 · Post by **Tomolo208** » 06 Jul 2018, 07:06

Things start to hurt more for me when I put on a few extra pounds.

Best advice I can give is to eat healthy for a couple of weeks. The difference I feel on all of my joints is worth missing out on the chocolate and corner shop snacks.

Post by **hothothot** » 06 Jul 2018, 07:59

Start off wearing two pairs of socks and when your about halfway round change your socks for a fresh pair , it stops them getting sweaty. The only thing is you get through about twenty pairs a week.

Decky Boy · Post by **Decky Boy** » 06 Jul 2018, 15:33

I'm afraid sore feet goes with the territory. Your a postie

You can mitigate things somewhat by finding a boot or shoe that works best for you.

Have you tried the magnum boots ? You benefit from ankle support in these but of course they can feel hot at this time of year. I find a cushioned hillwalking sock helps. Wash your feet regularly and apply talcum powder. Keep your toenails well trimmed and attend to any fungal infections at the earliest opportunity.

I don't use cushioned insoles but am considering doing so. Others on this Forum may be best to advise here ?

Any recommendations ?

Joe B · Post by **Joe B** » 06 Jul 2018, 16:40

postie1865 wrote:I used to have all kinds of foot problems - blisters, cuts, bruising, peeling skin. For the last few months I have worn two pairs of socks and have had no problems at all.

Same here, I wear two pairs of socks and cushion insoles.

DirtyHarry · Post by **DirtyHarry** » 08 Jul 2018, 14:58

There were good reasons why delivery spans were a maximum 2.5 hours back in the day.

The innumerable different injuries 4/6 hour delivery spans are certain to cause workers, being but one.

Post by **wacko74** » 08 Jul 2018, 16:29

My feet have never been more sore than they currently are in this heat wave, the problem is once your feet are sore you start walking awkwardly and unnaturally so that then puts stress on the rest of your legs... knees, calf muscles, ankles also become very painful

Chris413 · Post by **Chris413** » 13 Jul 2018, 08:00

I decided to buy my own footwear. I bought some Salomon walking shoes in grey, helped a lot. But now a new problem as I have just started suffering from shin splints. Could barely walk yesterday on my round.