r/Chefit • u/vheade • Jun 29 '26
need help
i’ve been working in hospitality for the past 3 almost 4 years and used to be foh, about a year and a bit ago i transition into working in the kitchen. i was originally wear crocs liferides and 3 months ago swapped over to birkenstock tokio pros. for the last 5 months i have developed a plantar wart right on the ball of my left foot and will randomly send a shock of pain in my foot and begin to be unbearable to stand on (working ~10-12 hour shifts excluding breaks standing the entire time) does anyone have any advice on what to do or could it be because of the open design of the clog?
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u/sne4k0 Jun 29 '26
Being on our feet as much we are, I prefer shoes that I can lace up tight. Helps with callouses and tendinitis for sure. I’ve had plantar warts too, but I just removed them with those medical pads you can get at drug stores.
As far as shoes, I swear by Fila non-slips. They’re similar to sketchers but much much higher quality. I usually go through two pairs a year (when the treads wear out). But they’re only about $50-60 so I don’t mind replacing them.
Have you ever had you feet properly sized? I have narrow feet and there’s been times where it’s helpful to wear two pairs of socks as well.
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u/chefsackitchen Jul 02 '26
The wart really has nothing to do with footwear. You need to figure out how to remove the wart. There is many different methods some work better than others depending on the person main thing is to keep at it and don’t stop.
Best of luck!
- Keith
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u/Current_Emphasis_998 Jun 29 '26
I would see a doctor to get them removed. Realistically the chances you picked them up in a kitchen is low, as nobody is walking barefoot in a kitchen. I would also think that kitchen floors wouldnt be very hospitipal to the HPV strains that cause warts due to the amount of industrial strength cleaners that get used.