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@sallypup (66977)
Centralia, Washington
November 17, 2025 3:13pm CST
Whee haw. My swollen feet are inside a slipper shoe. Whoopie? It's been months since my feet have been in anything resembling a shoe. I've been getting along with mostly not there sandals since my sudden departure for the hospital.
It appears that my corner of the world is going to have a mild winter. For sure rain and breezes but so far no hard frosts. It's still Autumn but I still felt a chill when I headed to the pool this morning in my sandals.
About twenty minutes ago the mail woman brought me my orthotic sandal shoes. The backs are rather stiff and hard so I had to force my feet in. They're wool so are kinder, allowing my feet to push the extra wide to the limit. My left foot is larger than the right. My feet are not totally comfortable at this point but I think I can at least wear them when I am out and about.
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@GardenGerty (166660)
• United States
18 Nov
It occurs to me that you might have good luck, or at least better luck, trying shoes in men's sizes as they tend to be wider. Did they ever come up with a reason for the swelling. I do not remember.
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@sallypup (66977)
• Centralia, Washington
18 Nov
@Gardengerty No on figuring why my legs and feet are swollen. Mumblings about my heart not pushing the blood good enough. These slipper shoes have stout soles designed to keep me from slipping.
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@DaddyEvil (162907)
• United States
18 Nov
Finding shoes that don't hurt are hard to do when you have swollen feet. I hope these new shoes work well for you.
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@wolfgirl569 (125887)
• Marion, Ohio
18 Nov
I am glad you have some you can wear now.
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@snowy22315 (199577)
• United States
17 Nov
Sounds like progress, I am glad you have something to cover your feet now. I don't have a problem wearing regular shoes or boots, but I had crocs on today. Maybe you could tray a larger pair of those some day. They don't confine your feet much.
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@kaylachan (81075)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
17 Nov
When you buy shoes it's a guessing game. Youmigjt just need to break them in.
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@jstory07 (146770)
• Roseburg, Oregon
20 Nov
At least they are something for you to put on your feet.
@RasmaSandra (91455)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
17 Nov
Glad you shoes came and are warm for you,
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@Deepizzaguy (116448)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
17 Nov
I am happy for you that you can wear a slipper now that the swelling on your foot is going down.
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@LindaOHio (207449)
• United States
18 Nov
It was 29 degrees here at 4 am. Brrrrr. I hope you are able to wear your new shoes in comfort. Maybe they will break in.
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@MarieCoyle (51790)
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20 Nov
Comfortable shoes are so, so important to me. I haven't worn sandals in many years, I can't. They offer me no support whatsoever, no matter what, plus with neuropathy they just don't work--my feet get way, way too cold in sandals.
Have you ever gone to a podiatrist? I have, but not for years. I couldn't find any shoes that I could stand to wear, I can't go barefoot as it makes me fall. So I had to go. He examined and measured and made some suggestions, and sent me to a place not far from me that specialized in shoes for hard to fit people, and for people with medical issues. They helped me a lot. Yes, their shoes were expensive but I do have to say they were well made and last for years. Since then I have discovered some other shoes I can actually wear comfortably that I can purchase either online or at different stores, for a lot less money. But when your feet are not comfortable, you can truly be miserable. I know I was. I hope you can get your shoes softened up and more comfortable very soon.
