Edge...I
bought some carbon fiber inserts (xblades) specifically made for turf
toe from Indiana Brace (Clyde Peach). The prevent your big toe from
flexing when you walk. The inserts stiffen the shoe
dramatically and it reduces the pressure on my big toe joints. I can
climb 7-10 pitches in a day and then my toes are toast. I start using
my knees!
I use the xblades in my everyday shoes and I am
finding good relief. I need modifications in the xblade, as I need an
aperature for my sesamoid bones. But, overall, I am much happier with
the xblades than I was without any insert at all. My feet hurt a whole
lot less.
I am only taking
aleve when I have to (feet are sending shooting pains). I have also
looked into the rocker shoes, but, I just can't get there yet. They are
sooo fugly.
Finally, I am headed for toe fusion at some
point. NOt now. I have aleady given up 6 months of my life this year.
I will wait until I can no longer walk. Today, I have pain every step I
take, but, it's so much better with the xblades. PM me if you want to
chat on the phone.
Hi Edge - try our new X1 Blade RTL model for a combination sesamoiditis and hallux rigidus. They work great. Clyde
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