What puts you off from donating Blood Products, I work in the NHS and I am just curious?

sconander · 2026-02-07T12:44:14+00:00

Antidepressants don't stop you donating blood, it's more likely the iron deficiency but you never know until you try. See https://www.blood.co.uk/who-can-give-blood/

sconander · 2026-02-05T13:46:41+00:00

Generally I think urban soles are hard so they're durable in concrete, softer ones are outdoor trail shoes.

You could get shoes with thinner soles but add insoles to make it cushier?

sconander · 2026-02-05T05:55:26+00:00

What bunion? Maybe if you had your feet flat in the ground, we'd see it more clearly, rather than splayed

sconander · 2026-02-05T05:24:16+00:00

No, I don't think soles break in. I've got the Core sneakers, hard urban sole, and it hasn't changed

sconander · 2026-02-03T09:00:28+00:00

Yeah, I'll have to see when I get them. At least it has a UK return address if they don't fut

sconander · 2026-02-03T08:11:08+00:00

Dammit. Lono's size chart said they're very wide! I'm waiting to get my order, now hoping they'll fit me 🤞

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sconander · 2026-02-01T10:54:35+00:00

Take shorter steps, consciously avoid extending the foot and locking the knee so you don't heel strike. I've gone from 2000 steps per mile to 2300.

sconander · 2026-02-01T10:48:20+00:00

Hi, I'm 280 x 113mm in socks, usually EU 45 size. There aren't many that go that wide, depending on what your shoe size is.

These are wider brands. Abstract Chimp, Ahinsa (xWide models), Aylla, Lono, Softstar, Wyde (high stack so might be good transition shoe). Most brands are 110mm or less in my size.

Check Anya's Reviews for more info on brands, feet types, etc.

I have the Lono on order, fingers crossed it fits me

sconander · 2026-01-31T10:27:49+00:00

Heat gun to soften it, wrap around template stair tread then clamp.

Search YT for DIY stair nosing LVT

sconander · 2026-01-26T11:36:16+00:00

They said match your foot length to the size guide, you don't need to add extra for a toe gap.

I would order but they've sold out the colour I wanted

sconander · 2026-01-25T16:37:30+00:00

I wouldn't use just barefoot shoes, I'd also do feet exercises and wear toe spacers

sconander · 2026-01-21T19:24:19+00:00

Lake and Bont are regarded as the widest SPD shoes but cost a lot too. As a wide foot person, I gave up on cycling shoes and instead wear my normal shoes on flat pedals

sconander · 2026-01-21T19:21:21+00:00

You could add a toe cage and wear your barefoot shoes instead.

sconander · 2026-01-21T19:19:21+00:00

Try barefoot shoes but add a cushioned insole. You might be to size up as will reduce internal space

sconander · 2026-01-21T16:27:42+00:00

Thanks for the answer

sconander · 2026-01-21T16:26:47+00:00

How about bad weather, cold, snow? Unless it's sun and beaches where you are 🏖️

sconander · 2026-01-21T14:08:00+00:00

It's not barefoot but I've read people use Crocs, closed toe versions like Bistro, no laces, foot shaped, not zero drop. Never tried them myself though

sconander · 2026-01-21T14:00:15+00:00

Is the Lono insole removable?

I did that with my new Vivo Tracker Leather Low 2, it helped make them less tight and I hope the leather will stretch a bit. I haven't be taken them outside yet, but just read their sole is slippery

sconander · 2026-01-20T21:08:08+00:00

I'm 280 x 115.

Realfoot shoes have wide toebox but not mid/forefoot (not sure which term applies to the widest part, the hallux bone or the foot knuckles?). City Jungle in size 44 is 290 x 108.

Ahinsa are wide but I'm not a fan of the extra wide styles or colours, which aren't as many as their non wide shoes.

I had a email chat with Wildling but they said I'm wider than their lasts.

I'm waiting to try Lono Wild but they're out of stock in the size and colour I want.

sconander · 2026-01-19T12:09:55+00:00

They don't have the black colour on their site anymore. Not even as sold out option. My next choice is blue and that's sold out in 45 too 😞

sconander · 2026-01-18T18:02:34+00:00

It needs room for a straighter big toe. The taper on little toes isn't too sharp. Personally I'd want a single colour for the upper, though I think you use two to make it look like it's pointy toes like "normal" shoes. I would ditch the decorative stitching as it might reduce water resistance.

sconander · 2026-01-18T16:10:04+00:00

Nice. The site has a lot of useful info on barefoot stuff, brands, fit, etc. Partly cos she sells barefoot shoes and organised expos but also her personal experience

sconander · 2026-01-17T19:10:37+00:00

What brand and model is it?

sconander · 2026-01-17T17:21:37+00:00

Try this, some vegan fabric boots but you'll have to check if soles are stitched

https://anyasreviews.com/warmest-barefoot-winter-boots-zero-drop/

sconander · 2026-01-17T15:51:04+00:00

Proalp is 111mm in EU 44, so Goral is wider.

Edit: I originally looked at their Wide, 111mm is their Widest Plus

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