artificial foot slides in and out of shoe

[iherald]

I just got some Strands, and they are great. My only issue, and this may not have an answer is that my artificial foot fits in the shoe nicely, but there half an inch of movement from when I am on the top (the heel slides down) and when I step on the heel (the heel portion slides up).

These are my first pair of "good" shoes, and I'm not sure if there is any options. Any ideas would be great!

David.

 

[TRINI]

Originally Posted by iherald

I just got some Strands, and they are great. My only issue, and this may not have an answer is that my artificial foot fits in the shoe nicely, but there half an inch of movement from when I am on the top (the heel slides down) and when I step on the heel (the heel portion slides up).

These are my first pair of "good" shoes, and I'm not sure if there is any options. Any ideas would be great!

David.

You can try adding an insole as well as tongue pads.

 

[emptym]

They're probably a little big. You might try the solutions Trini suggested.

Another thought is that new soles are stiff. That causes heel slippage too. The solution to this is time and wear, but you could help speed up the process by bending the shoe a bit (upwards pushing the toe toward the laces) to break in the sole.

It's probably best to check with a doctor and/or a good orthopedic shoe store.

 

[Shikar]

It sounds like heel slippage which is common with new shoes. The above posters offer valuable advice but I am unsure if the prosthetic foot *bends* to allow the sole to shape with wear. Heel slippage may persist unless the shoe is very snug....only wearing it over time will show.

Regards.

 

[Nick V.]

Good advice from above. I would try their suggestions. If you are still left with some slippage add Velcro to the inside bottom of the heel of the shoe and to the bottom of you're heel.

 

[Alex C]

Originally Posted by TRINI

You can try adding an insole as well as tongue pads.

I've bought shoes a size too big when they're solid deals and a thick insole helps. Lifts the foot up and fills space. I've had better luck with ones made for "work" shoes, as they tend to be a little heftier. Tongue pads are nice because they'll force the foot towards the back of the shoe, too.