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Best shoes for broken toes?

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tara96372
tara96372

I've quite badly broken my toe, its a spiral fracture of the proximal phalanx of my 4th toe. I did it nearly 3 weeks ago and had it put back in place at the hospital and have it buddy strapped to the next toe. 

I had it checked last week and it is still in position but it's is still really painful but due to having two young children I'm not able to rest it much so guessing thats why!

We are off on holiday next week and will be doing a fair bit of (limping) walking. I currently can only wear Ugg (soft) boots or slippers. Any other shoes I could buy to make my life more comfortable. it's going to be cold so sandals are not an option. Links to the right style would really help too!

Also any tips on helping it recover or reducing pain. As i said I can't rest that much so anything else I could do! 

Has anyone had a similar injury and how long did it take to recover?

Thanks smile 

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  • sandi27417
    sandi27417 tara96372

    Posted

    I would go to an orthpedic surgeon to get a hard soled ortho sandal. They do not let you flex. I woukd say not resting and being on it constantly will make slower healing. So difficult with kids and trips!!
  • Readybluedragon
    Readybluedragon tara96372

    Posted

    Having had similar experience, I swear by Rockport's World Tour Women's Classic. Both my surgeon and podiatrist recommended them.

  • auntiebeanie
    auntiebeanie tara96372

    Posted

    Sketchers Go walk, i bought the 3 version when I had nerve removed due to Mortons Newuroma, now recovering from having two toe Osteotomies so will be going back into them. Best thing I have ever bought.  I know where you are coming form as i had to wear slippers for two weeks post op as foot wa so swollen couldnt get it in a shoe. Remeber to ice your foot and put it up when you can.
    • sandi27417
      sandi27417 auntiebeanie

      Posted

      Funny about all the opinions on shoes. After I got out of my orthopedic shoe my foot and ankle ortho doc likes Brooks tennis shoes. So much advice.. love all the options.
  • tara96372
    tara96372

    Posted

    Thank you that's really helpful and I will look them all up.

    I've tried my normal boots and trainers (3 weeks tomorrow post break) and it's still too painful! How long does t usually take to get back to normal shoes? It just feels like the top is pressing down on the toe and that is just uncomfortable!

    • sandi27417
      sandi27417 tara96372

      Posted

      Have you been to an orthopedic doctor? Fractures take 6 weeks to heal but putting pressure on that foot will make it take much longer.
  • LellyM
    LellyM tara96372

    Posted

    I have always found with broken toes the best bet shoe wise is something sturdy that you can lace tight. With my most recent break (2 months ago)  I found my usual day shoes (1.5 inch heel) we too painful and I couldn't bend my toes enough to get into my safety boots so I am in a pair of flat leather shoes still. Was still sore but not intolerable.

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