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Stiff-soled shoes?

Discussion in 'Foot Health Forum' started by admin, Oct 3, 2017.

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My orthopod recently cleared me to begin walking with a 'stiff-soled' shoe (recovering from 5th metatarsal fracture). I tried to elicit examples from him and he described the 'olden days' where shoes would have a steel shank inserted between the sole and the inner-sole/liner. He stated that since these are no longer common, or easy to find, I should just look for shoes with a thick, hard sole. He didn't, or wouldn't, offer me any brand or style examples other than that.

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Stiff-soled shoes?

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admin, Oct 3, 2017

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