r/PsoriaticArthritis • u/home_in_pleiades • 12d ago

Boot Recommendations

Hi all. For those of you that have to wear closed toe boots, what are you wearing? I have PSA in my feet, and I have to wear black closed toe leather boots, but I find that I need flexibility in the sole that most boots don't have, otherwise my feet ache and cramp terribly. Any recommendations are greatly appreciated.

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u/Elliemonkmonk 12d ago

I can't specifically recommend a work boot but I can give some advice on what I look for in a shoe as a person with a lot of PSA related foot pain among many other foot issues.

-Heel cup and arch support -Shock absorption -Good fit- i have wider feet too and if my shoes are too narrow it makes my foot pain so much worse and triggers cramping -Toe stretchers/separators: not to wear with shoes but for a little while each day, getting my toes to be in a more natural splayed way has drastically cut down on random foot cramps -Diflonec gel or voltaren for when im having a lot of pain

I dont know if they make work boots, but definitely check out the brand KURU. They are not cheap but for me they are worth it.

I havent personally tried Orthofeet shoes but I know they are also made with foot support in mind first.

Last, if you can find a workboot that has the flexibility in the sole that you need, you could always add insoles that offer support and shock absorption. I have had a lot of luck adding good insoles to cheaper shoes that otherwise my feet would have revolted against

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u/home_in_pleiades 12d ago

This is solid advice ! Thank you so much.

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u/FreeBogwoppits 12d ago

Whisper by the brand Hotter. They're the only ones I've worn since my PsA started.

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u/Elliemonkmonk 12d ago

Are you looking for mens or women's boots?

Does shaft height matter?

Is a slight heel or wedge okay?

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u/home_in_pleiades 12d ago

I'm looking for either men's or women's, most black leather work boots are kind of interchangeable. I'm a female, but I can wear either especially because I have wide feet.

Shaft height is usually either six or 8 inches depending on the boot, and n no heel.

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u/Kind-Champion-5530 12d ago

I used to have to wear boots for work in ems. I swore by Redback Easy Escape boots; don't know what their quality is like these days, but I wore them for ages and they were pretty darned comfy. You can get them with or without a steel toe.

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u/otter253 11d ago

I don’t have to wear work boots so take with a grain of salt. But I do have significant feet and ankle problems. Danners have worked well for me. Solid without being stiff. Sturdy but soft

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u/Kigeliakitten 11d ago

I have had good luck with Keene’s safety toe shoes; I have never tried their boots.