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    Yes! Go get Superfeet! Or something similar, there are several brands that are good. There are a few different footbeds made by Superfeet, and they are named for sports. Pay no attention to the names! Work with the sales staff to find the one that fits you best and get it, whatever it's called or whoever makes it. Try someplace like "Shoes-n-Feet" in Shoreline or Seattle. I'd avoid REI for the fitting part.

    Don't buy the ones that they mold to your feet. What will happen is they make a mold of an unhappy foot, and the molded insole forces your foot into that unhappy position. (those cost about $65)

    Plain ol' neutral footbeds are the best way to go. They will be tiring at first. Your foot will be placed into a position that allows the muscles to do their jobs again. They'll get tired just like any muscle you start using again. Wear them until your feet get tired, then take them out. Put 'em in again the next day.

    From your blister/bunion description, it sounds like you do a "medial heel whip". Try stretching your calves a bit more often and see if that helps.

    If nothing cheap and simple helps you really should go to a sports med doc and a sports PT.
    Last edited by KnottedYet; 04-30-2006 at 09:57 PM.
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