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Advice please. Mrs JB has been having problems with her feet, possible plantar fasciitis, achilles tendendronopathy to name but two. Her podiatrist has told her to get some Brooks trainers. These appear to cost £100-£200+, does anyone know if this is justified? Are they that different from any decent training shoe? Can anyone suggest alternatives? Obviously if necessary we will get her some, but it seems an awful lot of money for a pair of pumps.
Have you asked the podiatrist if there is a cheaper version?
that is the price of decent trainers…
Has she had gait analysis done? My podiatrist recommended I went to physio who had me walking on a treadmill, filmed my foot action. The she sent to a specialist store to try a range of shoes to suit my walking action, then back to the podiatrist to be fitted for orthotics to help correct my gait.
The result is 5 years later no more plantar fasciitis and limited Achilles problems. I have congenital structural defects in my feet, which means I get problems from time to time especially with my ankles.
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No, we have only just done a search.
You’ll have £132 to put towards them when France win tomorrow.
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I’d ask the question.
Ziggys advice sounds correct to me. Find a running shop that will do the same assessment. But, he’s right, decent trainers do cost that.
You might need a shop a bit like this -
https://www.feetinmotion.co.uk/comfort-footwear-centre/
They have podiatrists in the shop.
I’m a bit puzzled as to the specific recommendation for Brooks as a brand? Yes they’re quality but not necessarily different in design to many others. Also which specific Brooks shoe as they have various designs for different running styles. I don’t buy it as a recommendation to be honest.
I think this requires a more specific ‘prescription’ in terms of shoe, after which I fully expect you to find examples across many brands which means you can shop around to suit your budget. Also the option of having custom insoles made should be looked at as this will be a much more tailored design to suit your wife’s feet and again enables a wider choice of shoe.
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Alright Grandad 
If there is a real gait problem then there are specialist medics who can help sort this out. Check your local NHS podiatry service and locate the musculo-skeletal (MSK) part of it. You will probably need to be referred to them by your GP. They will do the gait analysis and, if they judge it necessary, may prescribe orthotics which will match the shape of footwear to the exact profiles of your wife’s feet.
I’ve been through this over the last 18 months and the orthotics have made a huge difference to my walking comfort. They also seem to be slowing/stopping (maybe even reversing) the steady deterioration which long-distance walking was causing, given my funny foot profile and old ankle injuries.
VB
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exactly. Unfortunately around here I wasn’t eligible for NHS podiatry services, but luckily I have free access to a whole building of sports therapists, physios, and the facilities to have gait analysis done. Having got a good idea from them about my problems, I went to a private podiatrist. I have been through 40 years worth of physio, prodding, scanning etc on my feet. These days because of the progressive damage to my ankles and feet I have the gait analysis redone every three years and get a new prescription for orthotics.
I do find it odd, that a podiatrist would just say buy Brookes trainers.
OK, i’m back to civilisation and a phone signal. She was referred to the podiatrist by her GP, private (£125 consultation fee) and had gait analysis and was fitted with orthotics. The podiatrist recommended physio, but there is a 12 month waiting list for NHS.
The trainers recommended were Brooks Walkers.
In that case I’d safe it’s safe to say just buy them.
What price comfy feet / good health.
Wouldn’t a nice pair of Crocs do? 
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I cook in my crocs, they are very forgiving on your feet and very comfy.
Mine are lilac. But don’t ever stand on a rogue piece of bbq coal in them…
Pics not required 
anyone been at Nudefest this week?
I wouldn’t bother travelling, we get naked bike riding day here every year.
Bit of surprise the first time especially if you had no idea it was on!
The naked bike ride in london coincided with the free tommy robinson march which I thought was hilarious.
Did see a few people using the “boris bikes” which was a bit grotty.