Best Shoes After 5th Metatarsal Fracture
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Today, I will discuss the best shoes to wear after a fifth metatarsal fracture. We will talk through the 3 types of shoes we recommend most often to our patients after they’ve had a fifth metatarsal fracture. Most fractures require a boot. Typically, patients spend four to six weeks in a walker boot before transitioning into a shoe.
We will discuss three of our favourite shoes to recommend to our patients: the Asics Gel-Nimbus, the New Balance 880, and the Hoka Bondi 8. We will categorize them into levels of support so that you can decide what works best for you.
James McCormack is a Physical Therapist specialising in knee, foot & ankle injuries. www.flawlessphysio.co.uk participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. The money earned from this helps us to create free educational content.
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Asics Gel Cumulus
So, first off, we’ve got the Asics gel cumulus 26. As you can see, it’s got FF blast cushioning and a gel pad between the cushioning and your foot. The gel cushioning helps to absorb the impact when you hit the ground, and the FF blast cushioning is a responsive form of cushioning, so when you place weight through the shoe, it helps pull and propluse you forward. It helps to absorb the shock and impact when you walk to take the pressure off your fifth metatarsal.
The normal shoe width is generally relatively wider for the Asics, so you don’t need to worry too much about compression on the forefoot. It also has a deep heel cup, which helps to stabilize the ankle when you hit the ground. Overall, we’d say that it’s got mild-moderate support and cushioning, and it’s one to consider if you have a relatively stable foot.
New Balance 880
Next up is the New Balance 880. The Fresh Foam X cushion in the 880 is the softest and highest-density cushion New Balance offers, so it really feels like you’re walking on a cloud. The New Balance comes in a generally wide fit, so again, there’s no need to worry about compression across the 5th metatarsal.
It’s got a 10mm heel drop, so the difference between the back and the front is not too high, so you don’t get too much pressure on the forefoot when you’re walking. You can really feel the benefits of the extra cushioning when you’re walking or running.
Hoka Bondi 8
Finally, we have the Hoka Bondi 8. It’s one of the most cushioned and light shoes on the market. While there’s a bigger midfoot stack and an amount of cushioning on the shoe, it’s actually lighter than the other two shoes, so it’s quite deceptive. You can get them in all forms of colour, so don’t worry if you’re fond of a more neutral colour like Navy or black.
Fortunately, Hoka offers a normal size width, a wide, and an extra wide, so you have many options depending on your foot type. The cushioning is a plush type, so again, it feels like you’re walking on a cloud for day-to-day wear and casual runs. This is the most comfortable and likely to absorb the vibration from the ground as you run to protect your fifth metatarsal.
Conclusion
So that’s our three recommendations. We’ve done them in order of the amount of cushioning you might like; also, it’s important to consider whether you want more responsive or plush cushioning to walk or run after your fifth metatarsal fracture. If you’re interested in more information, such as the best type of exercises you might do after a fracture, then you can find them on our YouTube channel.
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James McCormack, a lower limb specialist who is an expert in treating foot conditions, wrote this article.
This is not medical advice. We recommend a consultation with a medical professional such as James McCormack if you are experiencing any of the symptoms discussed in this article. James offers weekly online physiotherapy appointments and face-to-face appointments at his London clinic.
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We are specialists in treating foot conditions such as 5th Metatarsal Fractures, and you can see one of our Foot and Ankle Specialists in our clinic in Soho.
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