Shoe or Boot
25/10/2010
Shoe or Boot.
Come Friday (29th) I am officially PWB .
In PWB , do I only use 1 crutch ?
Currently I have the boot on with 2cm inside , mostly for protection/peace of mind I think.
But come Friday would it be better for me to go to a shoe (1cm inside 1cm outside )?
Better in getting back walking quicker , I presume not safer as my leg has to be safer in the boot but am I over protecting it at this stage ?
A lot of daft questions I know but looking for the good people of this site to give me the benefit of their wealth of experience .
If I decide on shoes , then I have to answer the next question.
When I went to get my shoes done , I had picked a comfortable pair , but didn’t realise /given any thought to the fact the sole was completely flat and the shoe maker wasn’t 100% sure what to do .
Currently I have 4 wedges inside my boot making up the 2cm , so if I change into the shoe I put 2 of them inside it , job done .
BUT do I have the outside 1cm raise the same shape as the inside ones tapering out towards my instep?
Obviously normally when the shoe maker does heel lifts they are a block the shape of the heel all the same thickness
and thats where his confusion came in .
Thanks in advance , I know I ask more questions than answer .
Phil
:>)
October 26th, 2010 at 12:53 am
I found it difficult to PWB with one crutch, I just wasn’t stable enough. Mind you I am in a cast not a boot. I would do whatever you feel safe with. If you do you use 1 crutch, make sure you use it with the opposite arm to your bad foot, you’re more stable that way.
As far as shoes are concerned, I’m as confused as you are about the right shoes to start in so I’ll be watching any posts with interest.
Sounds like you’re on your way though!
October 26th, 2010 at 3:24 am
If your shoes are reasonably stiff, it may not matter if the extra heel-lift is tapered or not. Ideally, I think it would be a wedge, if your shoemaker can handle it.
Don’t forget that there’s no rule to prevent you from switching back and forth — like boot for outdoors and scarier places, and shoes-with-wedges indoors. Many people started feeling comfortable padding around the house (super-safe place, we hope! and super-carefully) in bare feet or Crocs, as soon as their professionals gave the OK for that. (And occasionally sooner.)
I did most of my PWB on 2 crutches. When I got to “FWB As Tolerated”, I used a cane for a couple of days. (I knew I was FWB when I couldn’t remember where I’d left the cane!) Again, there’s no shame in grabbing the cane or crutch for scarier outings. Even if you don’t need it to bear weight, it alerts people to give you some space and time, and not to trip you!