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elizabeth52 03-27-2014 08:43 AM

Looking for recommendation for best court shoes for achilles tendonosis
 
I am looking for recommendations for a good women's outdoor court shoe for Pickle ball. I suffer from Achilles tendonosis and have been able to play 4 times a week indoors wearing K-Swiss court shoes and heel lift inserts with no problem. But with warmer weather on the future horizon in my area, I'm looking for a new pair of shoes with good stability, and perhaps lighter than the K-Swiss, that would be good for my Achilles tendonosis. With all the Pickle ball in the Villages, you guys are the experts! Anyone else feel my pain?

John_W 03-27-2014 08:59 AM

When I was looking I could only find court shoes at two places. The tennis club at Glenview Golf Course and Bealls Department Store, mainly the 441 location. Glenview only carried the K-Swiss and were around $57. Bealls had both K-Swiss and Nike and were $50 & $55 respectively. I went with the Nike because they were a lower profile. When I had one of each foot the K-Swiss were about an inch taller, which felt less stable to me and had a greater chance to roll your ankle. Also, before buying I went to the Bealls website and found a $13 coupon, so I ended up only playing $42 for the Nike's.

graciegirl 03-27-2014 08:59 AM

Consult either Dr. Johnny Wu or Dr. Estuary.

elizabeth52 03-27-2014 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 852028)
Consult either Dr. Johnny Wu or Dr. Estuary.

Unfortunately, I am not in the Villages. My Dr. has recommended K-Swiss because there is more room in the toebox, but as the previous poster pointed out it has a high profile. I have never rolled my ankle, but I would like a lighter shoe.

I will have to order online, so I guess it makes sense to order from someplace that offers free returns.

elizabeth52 03-27-2014 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by John_W (Post 852027)
When I was looking I could only find court shoes at two places. The tennis club at Glenview Golf Course and Bealls Department Store, mainly the 441 location. Glenview only carried the K-Swiss and were around $57. Bealls had both K-Swiss and Nike and were $50 & $55 respectively. I went with the Nike because they were a lower profile. When I had one of each foot the K-Swiss were about an inch taller, which felt less stable to me and had a greater chance to roll your ankle. Also, before buying I went to the Bealls website and found a $13 coupon, so I ended up only playing $42 for the Nike's.

Thanks for the info. I'll checkout them out online.

Mudder 03-27-2014 06:28 PM

An ankle brace probably should be worn no matter shoe you buy. When you tear your Achilles, it is a very long time in a boot and off the court. You might not be able to play outside as many as 4 days a week. Be careful.

elizabeth52 03-27-2014 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudder (Post 852388)
An ankle brace probably should be worn no matter shoe you buy. When you tear your Achilles, it is a very long time in a boot and off the court. You might not be able to play outside as many as 4 days a week. Be careful.

I will heed your warning and go slow. I have never played outdoors, so I do expect a different experience, as in the harder surface. I will ease into it an see how I do.

senior citizen 03-29-2014 09:21 PM

Footsmart
 
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Originally Posted by elizabeth52 (Post 852018)
I am looking for recommendations for a good women's outdoor court shoe for Pickle ball. I suffer from Achilles tendonosis and have been able to play 4 times a week indoors wearing K-Swiss court shoes and heel lift inserts with no problem. But with warmer weather on the future horizon in my area, I'm looking for a new pair of shoes with good stability, and perhaps lighter than the K-Swiss, that would be good for my Achilles tendonosis. With all the Pickle ball in the Villages, you guys are the experts! Anyone else feel my pain?



Vionic with Orthaheel Technology Women's Rhythm Lace-Up Walkers :: Walking Shoes :: Shop now with FootSmart

Huge selection; check out the index for shoes related to your particular issue. Good luck.

http://www.footsmart.com/achilles-te...hterm=achilles tendonitis
Same Footsmart website........tons of info.


p.s. Not to minimize your pain, but it has been a brutal winter in your neck of the woods and ours; it seems that everyone and their uncle is suffering from either plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendonitis this winter.....aggravated by the prolonged cold and deep freeze.

senior citizen 03-29-2014 09:38 PM

p.s. to my above post.....


http://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=2126536
Achilles Tendonitis and cold weather

Barefoot 03-30-2014 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by elizabeth52 (Post 852347)
I will have to order online, so I guess it makes sense to order from someplace that offers free returns.

Zappos offers a great selection and free returns.

elizabeth52 03-30-2014 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by senior citizen (Post 853506)
Vionic with Orthaheel Technology Women's Rhythm Lace-Up Walkers :: Walking Shoes :: Shop now with FootSmart

Huge selection; check out the index for shoes related to your particular issue. Good luck.

Comfort Shoes, Foot Care & Lower Body Health at FootSmart tendonitis
Same Footsmart website........tons of info.


p.s. Not to minimize your pain, but it has been a brutal winter in your neck of the woods and ours; it seems that everyone and their uncle is suffering from either plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendonitis this winter.....aggravated by the prolonged cold and deep freeze.


I have lots of the Orthoheel shoes and love them. I also use their orthotics in my current pair of K-Swiss court shoes. I'm just not sure that walking/running shoes are good for court sports. They typically do not allow for the side to side motion that is necessary. I wish they made a pair specific for tennis or any court shoe.

elizabeth52 03-30-2014 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Barefoot (Post 853552)
Zappos offers a great selection and free returns.

Zappos and I are very good friends! Don't you just love them:-)

Barefoot 03-30-2014 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by elizabeth52 (Post 853620)
Zappos and I are very good friends! Don't you just love them:-)

Yes, Zappos and I are very close friends. It's my favorite online shopping site. Zappos is the best ever at customer service!!!


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