by Anura Guruge
on June 7, 2024
Until about 3.5 years ago I was not fussy — at all, at all — as to my footwear when it came to my ambling. I would just wear anything that I could get my hands on — & as I, in those days, went to ‘Walmart’ on a regular basis, I would just get ‘cheap’ trainers off a rack. I was fine.
Then, about a year after my amazing knee surgery I discovered to my horror that I had ‘Plantar fasciitis‘. Well, it transpires that this COMMON after knee surgery since the surgery ALTERS the geometry of your leg. I was still lucky. I could still walk & do all my ambling — albeit in more pain than I would have liked.
As ever I did a TON of Web research. I found all these braces, splints and balls to help.
But, the biggest thing I kept on reading was that I need GOOD hiking boots with a good insole & arch support.
I went with Keen. I have had (I think) 3 pairs of Keens. No problems. Good luck with them. I like them.
Recently I discovered I should get another paid because one pair of Keen’s was worn down.
Did some research. Folks were recommending Merrell.
SO, I am trying a pair. So far, so good. Slightly heavier than my Keens. But, nice. Feel like walking on air.
