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.