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I'm ready to go to a foot dr whenever I can find the time. I work 10 hr days (sometimes 12-14 hrs when I'm on the road for work). Most if not all on concrete. I've tried Keen boots, Sketches, Timberland Pros, etc. Different insoles as well. They all fail way too quickly. I think it's my feet. I've spent well over $400 this year on boots and insoles alone. I'm thinking of trying the Timberland Pro Mudsill boots as my last resort since they have built-in arch support, which is what I think I need. I feel a tearing on the middle of my feet after a long day's work, which I believe is the plantar fascitis thing.
You might need custom orthotics but you can't expect your boots to last if they're your work boots and you walk on concrete all day. I would go through 3 pairs of shoes/boots a year as a valet.
My employer gives a $75 voucher for boots per year. Would be great if I could find a solution to make them last that long. I should probably invest in an anti-static mat I can put at my US general box since it's my desk/standing desk lol.
Not to be a downer but you'll never make 75$ last a year. We had a 300$ budget and that didn't last. No matter the quality our shoes/boots would be ok to wear outside of work after six months, but not to wear all day at work. Shit sucks but just like anything, if it's used 40h+/week then it will need maintenance, shoes can't be maintained so they need to be replaced 🤷