dont know if i can help you...but i had the same problem and spent a bit of money finding the right shoe...i over pronate and that caused other problems so i started wearing inserts for my arches in addition to a good shoe w/ an arch. I alternate shoes depending on what i am running on and how long i will be running...it will be trial and error but i had banged up toes for quite awhile til i tried new balance..i forget the style they are ...but they grip my entire foot perfectly so my toes never hit the front of the shoe..i wear these on my 5 to 7mile days and only if i am on pavement or a track. I have gel asics for light runs or walks cuz they are light on my feet...i have nike prestos for fast pace walking cuz they feel like bare feet w/ a bounce!!! trial and error is all i can say...and when on trails i definitely suggest a more rugged shoe for gripping. good luck
I agree with willtme, try a specialty store. Those cushioned socks are great too. One runner that I love is SPIRA...I had that plantar fascitis (sp?) and it sure helped that. They are great for walking as well as running. I think you can go to spira.com even....
My suggestion is to go to a specialty running shoe store (not the type in the local mall). (Look them up in the yellow pages, call a local track coach or running club, or ask someone who is into running marathons for recommendations of where to visit)
The employees of specialty stores have quality staff that know a LOT about shoes. Take a pair of your old shoes that are worn out and they can determine what type of shoe you need for your walking style. Keep track of where you tend to get blisters--this will help them further determine what type of shoe you need. You may need a cushioned shoe or special sizing, but you may also need a stabilized shoe--it all depends. Also, you should consider investing in high-performance socks. These types of socks wick the moisture away from your feet and help keep blisters from forming.
Hope the adivce helps.
I get some callouses, blisters and corns too, sometimes. I think It's the way I walk and hold my toes. I'm not miserable though. I racewalk 4-7 miles per day and will walk more soon on Saturday's as I am about to train for a half marathon (walking). I wear running shoes. I have heard if you go to Famous Footwear they will measure your feet and tell you which shoes you need. I haven't done it myself but might try it soon.
Diabetic shoes are only avaliable by prescription through an orthopedic supplier. I have no idea what they cost, but my guess is about 200.00 if you buy them yourself.
No, I'm not a diabetic, but I'd sure be willing to try whatever might work. I haven't thought about orthopedic shoes. A podiatrist suggested making some sort of an insert for my shoe, which would cost more than $800.00 and he couldn't guarantee it would work. If I made that purchased, I'd be stuck with it and out of the money. Any idea how much the orthopedic shoes might cost? They are worth a try. Thanks.
Are you diabetic? If you are, then get your doctor to give you a prescription for diabetic shoes. These shoes are found at stores that sell orthopedic supplies by prescription only. They have a special insert that is memory foam and it's like walking on air. They cost the Earth, but most insurance policies will cover them. Call the store and talk with them. They can tell you if your insurance company will cover them even if you are not a diabetic before you go to the MD to get the prescription. Good luck