[RC] riding shoes for difficult feet! - Marlene Moss
Does
anyone have recommendation for a riding shoe/boot that meets the following
criteria?
1.?Wide
2.High
arch
3.Lightweight
4.Arch
support
5.Small
heel
6.Tough
7.Either
goes over the ankle or sits far enough below the ankle not to rub
I
have never been able to use Ariats because there is not enough room for my
arches.? I spend virtually all day on my feet during the summer either riding
or working (we have a boarding facility so other than about 3 hours of work, I
ride 3-6 horses a day).? I have found that without enough real room for my
arches without any pressure on the top of my foot (my arches are somewhat high
but not that high, just sensitive I guess) I end up with some kind of nerve
damage that has actually numbed my big toes.? I do need arch support (but I can
always buy those separately) since I’m on my feet so much.
I
am comfortable riding in running shoes with a little heel, so I don’t
absolutely require a boot, and since I ride in shorts a lot, a shoe is probably
better anyhow.? My foot is somewhat small and a lot of shoes rub under my ankle
bone.? I normally wear 6 ½ W, which is a little sloppy on me, but that’s
how I’ve avoided the arch problems.
I
don’t mind spending some money if they’ll really fit and last a
while.? I have been going through the walmart cheapies every 4-6 months.? Oh, I
also don’t like the open fabric on some shoes – it’s dusty
here and my socks get gross if the dirt goes through the shoe!? I don’t
want to switch back and forth between riding and non-riding shoes all day
either, so I need to be able to ride and walk/work in them.
