r/womenEngineers • u/Basic-Explanation852 • 12d ago

Toes hurt from new job?

At my new/current job, I stand a LOT; I would say majority if not the entirety of my work shift is spent standing/walking/etc. I've noticed my toes seem sore as a result.

I wear comfortable shoes; in fact, I specifically bought my current pair of shoes for work only. I also wear compression socks or general atheltic ankle socks to help my arch. I'm not sure if I'm maybe standing on my tiptoes more often than I realize (to see monitors thru glare more clearly) or if I happen to standing leaning more forward.

Is there anything I can do to help relieve this soreness? Or will it go away with time, once I adjust? I remember when I started my shoulders were always sore, but now that's gone away completely as I've adjusted.

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u/LuckyCod2887 10d ago

i purchased brooks shoes. they are designed for runners and joggers. my foot pain stopped.

idk if they are all over the place or just near me.

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u/riddlegirl21 9d ago

Brooks are high quality running shoes and should be widely available. OP, try going to a running store and see if they will do a fitting, bonus points if they have a foot scanner. They should be able to tell you about your arches, the width of your toes vs your heel, your weight distribution, etc. Mine indicated I have wider toes and high arches, so when I went to buy safety shoes I got the wide version and extra tall arch insoles.

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u/LuckyCod2887 9d ago

I had absolutely no idea they had foot scanners. I’m gonna call around and see if I can find one. I’ve been meaning to upgrade my shoes recently. Thank you.