[pct-l] Desperately need help for "Delicate Princess FootSyndrome"

[ECPG at peoplepc.com (Carolyn Eddy)]

I went the "low rent" route after several years of taping and hobbling and 
got the custom orthotics that REI sells. I told the guy exactly where it 
hurt and he did some extra work on those areas for support. Then, since I 
have the same issue of feeling like my bones are too close to my skin, I put 
a spenco insole on top of the hard orthotic.

Then after years of pain from expensive boots, hiking shoes, you name it, I 
started buying Hi Tech hikers, which are about as cheap a boot as you can 
get, and replacing them at least once a year. They have a ton of foam 
padding in them, especially around the ankles.

I also figured out that I have to buy a men's last as a women's last pinches 
my toes, as my feet are very narrow on back and wide in front,

In addition, somewhere there's a website that tells ways to lace your boots 
to put less pressure on the toes and more around the heel. Maybe someone has 
it around.

Also, I assume you've read John VonHof's book. He got me figuring out what I 
needed to look for, then I just had to find a combination that worked.

Carolyn Eddy
"Sweet Goat Mama"
www.goattracksmagazine.com