Appropriate sandals

Foot care
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Hi, wondering wchich type of sandals did your surgeon recommend as appropriate footwear? Those with the toe post (between the first & second toe) OR those with a strap running across (from the base of the big toe to the base of the little toe)?

I am concerned that the former would deviate my 1st & 2nd toes and the latter rubs right against my bunion. (It is now 6 weeks after my operation).

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Almost 5 weeks since my op and I have been recommended flip flops with toe post. Wear them for short periods at first.  These sandals support your feet well.

these can be expensive but I got mine for haOf price off shoetique

excellent value.

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I was told to wear a supportive trainer, or sturdy lace up.

4

Yes my daughter in law wears these by flip flops following op, because they are so supportive.  But for summer and holidays I will wear toe post.n

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Hi Laureen

I'm 5 weeks post op today and I'm still in the special boots and will probably be upgraded in a week or 2. Do you have a link so I can order the flip flops you mentioned online please? Thanks a million.

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I was a bit confussed do you mean fitflops not flip flops?

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Had the same advice as Smab, to only wear a good supportive trainer as this helps you roll your foot correctly as you start to walk again

8

Although I was in plaster casts for the first 6 weeks my

surgeon recommended good sturdy shoes once casts were

removed.

Have also seen the podiatrist twice, 4 and 5 months after OP

and she said FitFlops and the like really are not good for your

feet as they offer no support whatsoever.

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Hi a

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Hi

I am wearing toe post sandals with no problem . You can also try Vionic orthopedic sandals which aligns your feet and walking is easier with them on. They so tow post and other styles as well . I like toe posts as they don't run against the scar.

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Yes fit flops sorry 

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The site is Shoetique on Amazon,. Can,t give you anymore info.

 

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Hi, thanks to everyone for their reply. At 7 weeks after surgery, my feet are still unable to fit into my trainers, hence, my question in relation to open toed footwear.

(I am not ambitious with footwear as I consider being able to get into trainers my end goal - no heels nor fancy shoes for me! )

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Hi.... I should of added that although my surgeon said I'd be ok

to wear my normal shoes at my 6 week check the only

footwear that I felt comfortable wearing until 13 weeks post

op wear my surgical shoes. And although now being able to

wear trainers with orthotic insoles Fitflops are my at home

everyday footwear. I don't wear heels as I'm more into

comfort.