Walking causing feet pain

When I walk, I have had issues with my toes tingling and feeling numb-like and the balls of my feet would hurt. I went to a running store in our town and they videotaped me walking on a treadmill and told me about my style of walking and recommended a specific shoe. I thought great, this will fix my problem. WRONG! Not only were they successful in selling me a $100 pair of "running" shoes and I'm NOT a runner, my feet still tingled when I walked for 30 minutes or more and the balls of my feet hurt. I changed the type of socks I was wearing. The cotton socks were causing the balls of my feet to hurt because they were gripping the wet sock. I changed socks and went to a "moisture wicking" sock so they don't stick to your feet. The balls of my feet stopped hurting when I did that. I gave the $100 pair of running shoes to a friend and I bought a pair shoes that worked with my feet and I make sure they aren't laced really tight - that was my other problem, lacing them too tight. When you walk, your feet swell and you need enough room in your shoes to accommodate the swelling. It worked for me - I don't know if it will work for you but it's worth trying. I don't know how old your shoes are but they are only good for 300-400 miles (usually 4-6 months). They may still look new to you but what you can't see is the breakdown of the shoe on the inside, especially the arch support. It breaks down before the bottom will wear out, hence the pain in your feet. I hope this helps provide some insight and if anything, it would be worth seeing if any of these suggestions would help stop or make the pain better.

I just recently started running and walking a lot more also. Before I did, I went in and had my feet and gait checked. This was to make sure that I had the correct kind of shoes for my walking/running style. Before my feet would hurt and I did not know why. Now after purchasing a good and correct running shoe, they dont. I suggest doing the same. It is well worth it in the long run.

I walk heavy on my heels as well and I used to get that super sore heel pain all the time in my work boots so I got


For exercise I got the Reebok Zigs and now every thing is just pure comfort.

I have the same issue with my two toes on either foot going numb and the balls of my feet becoming very painful after about twenty minutes of walking. I've been to a podiatrist who did a scan of my feet while walking and suggested orthotics and foot exercises ......... fixed an arch problem but not the tingling numbness problem. I have great shoes to walk in and firmly abide by the 4-6 mnth rule for shoes. I'm thinking it's a nerve issue (from all the Greys Anatomy---- I can sooooo diagnose myself..lol) and have yet to get that done. Good luck with the sore feet, I hope you find some relief soon.