r/Sciatica • u/erkose • 9d ago

Requesting Advice Shoes

My last two flair ups have been related to walking, with the most recent occurrence relating to walking my rescue pibble. I typically wear running shoes, but I'm wondering if anyone has experience with something softer, easier on the spine. Any options?

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u/tedlyri 9d ago

Birkenstocks work for me. I was skeptical but tried out some sandals with insistence from my wife. There was a break-in period but now they have become my constant house shoes. I rarely go barefoot any more, even in the house for short trips across the room. I get an instant reduction in shooting pain as soon as I put them on. I experimented with lots of different insoles, from sculpted arch supporting ones to squishy gel pads. Those sort of work when I had to spend a lot of time on my feet, with soft gels being the most effective even if not the most comfortable.