Yes, exactly---walking boots are really hard on your body unless they give you something to equalize the effective leg lengths. But better yet, try to get those carbon fiber insoles. What size shoe are you? I am a 9 and could send you mine. A carbon fiber insole or any very stiff soled shoe should work.

Who would believe there would actually be someone here who's experienced exactly this? How goofy and weird! And providential. I was pretty upset when it happened to me so more than happy to help.