stuck in work boots

topic posted Fri, March 5, 2004 - 7:10 PM by  Angry Butterfly
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I have been having to wear work boots lately as I have started welding, I am happy about the welding, and the boots are very neccessary, but I need to buy some insoles, because they are givng me blisters on one foot, does anybody know a good brand of insoles or something to help with the blisters?
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Angry Butterfly
SF Bay Area
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  • Re: stuck in work boots

    Sat, March 6, 2004 - 9:42 PM
    If you are developing blisters, the probable cause
    is rubbing--indicating less than a good fit. Wearing a
    good pair (or two) of thick, white cotton socks can
    prevent friction between your feet and the insides
    of the boot. There must be space between the boot
    and your foot--thus permitting friction and rubbing.
    ---
    Typically, the only off-the-shelf inserts are "Dr. Scholl's."
    They come as either just flat foam rubber insoles,
    or as orthotics with an arch support. Beware of the
    arch support type, though. Different people have
    different arches, and one size does not fit all.
    ---
    Custom-made orthotics (with arch supports) are
    made by podiatrists. They will make a plaster cast
    of your feet, and have a laboratory custom-make
    some orthotics that are peculiar to your feet. They
    should provide the support and end the rubbing
    and friction.
    ---
    But of course, BFers usually try to avoid podiatrists!
    ---
    In my work as a bus driver, I have to "be in uniform"
    while on the job, and that means black shoes--
    "service shoes" as I call them. They are a necessary
    evil in order for me to make a living! :-) But the first
    thing when I get off work when I hop into my own
    car to go home is to take off my shoes and socks
    immediately! I drive home BF, and stay that way at
    home. "There's no place like home!", as they say. :-)

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