Ow my toes!

Katychla

So lately I've started to walk. Like, a lot (for me). I've gone from walking only to the car and back from work to 5 miles a day. It feels GREAT.

My feet don't like it though.

The thing that's bugging me is that my toes start to hurt, mostly my second toes (the one right next to the big toe) and it starts to go numb. I've had a problem with fallen arches before, but I don't know if that's what it is.

I really like walking, and I don't want to give it up, especially since my roommates can join me, I don't get bored cuz my imagination can go wild, I can't stop halfway through cuz I'd still have to haul my *kitten* back, AND we're going to adopt a dog and therefor save a life.

The numbness/pain worries me though. I think my shoes are good, but they're kind of old so maybe an upgrade would help? The numbness goes away as soon as I rest for a while. Has anyone had a similar experience?