On Your Feet 8+ Hrs a Day for Work? Help Please (construction work, highest)
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My BF just got a new warehouse job after not being in that field in years. Unfortunately, he's not in his 20s anymore, in fact, he's barely out of his 30s.
One bad thing is that he's literally on his feet for 8 hrs w/ a 30 min break in between, so when his shift's over, he says his legs feel like rubber. Plus, he works 3pm - 11:30pm...not an easy time frame to get used to.
He wears Skechers sneakers, which he says are comfortable, but I think he needs insoles or a better/more comfy brand of shoe.
Any shoe suggestions? ALSO, any other suggestions on how to keep him from feeling so fatigued & to keep his strength & energy up? Any other suggestions to help him adjust? I want to do all I can to help him.
Support hose, or ted hose...all will help. Support soles for inside his sneakers. check the Dr. Scholls isle in Walmart.
Rub his feet after his shower for help with circulation....or he can rub his own lol. Recline for a bit to help circulation.
ETA: Glad this thread is here, my son has high arches (any suggestions??)and works in warehouse, some helpful links here Thanks OP and All.
i like the skecher shoes with air soles, since it creates a little pockets of air so the body weight isn't entirely on ground if he is standing in place
I also like crocks too since they make a slip resistant sole and have air vents so feet isn't so hot. Also the foam is nice and soft too
clogs are good too but more for walking around and not standing in one place
maybe some compression socks too? Haven't used them but I don't stand all day, just wonder if keeping blood from going to ankles would help or not
Compression socks have been a life saver for me.
I too stand and walk around on my feet many hours a day.
The socks help support and keep my calves feeling much better at the end of the day.
I like these brand as it breathes and doesn't sweat as bad as other types of compression socks:
I work on my feet all day and a while back I developed Plantar Fasciatis. (sp) Got so bad I was limping at the end of each shift. Went to a foot specialist and got injections and they fitted me for custom inserts that support the arch of my foot.
The Dr said it was a 6 month and 3 Dr visit ailment, and he was right. It finally cleared up, and I can be on my feet all day now with no problems. I wear Sketchers and keep the inserts in all the time.
Before going to the Dr I got on the Dr. Sholls machine and bought the inserts it recommended, and they did nothing. The Dr told me those are useless, you need a custom insert that is made just for your foot.
I found Skechers the least comfortable shoe to wear all day. I had an office job, but went to the warehouse to help out 1-2 days a week as needed. Skechers are fine for running around doing errands, but for standing all day, no way.
New Balance is a great shoe and if you have a NB store near you they can help fit him and pick the best shoe for his job.
Good luck! I came home from work on warehouse days beat to a pulp.
Try
Joesnewbalanceoutlet.com
Great selection at marked-down prices. I have rheumatoid and diabetic, these are the only shoe I can wear!
Also, check out New Balance inserts
You might also want to visit a podiatrist, if you have insurance! They can order custom-made insoles, but they aren't cheap!
I think I paid around $200 for my custom made inserts, and would have paid a ton more to get rid of the pain I was in. They have kept me pain free for about a year now.
if he doesn't need steel toes, try the birkenstock clogs with the safety soles. doctors and nurses swear by them.
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I like Merrell shoes, they're a great brand.
