I love my fit flops! It's all I wear, unless I dress up. But recently I went online and discovered they have a wide range of styles, even dress shoes. To me they provide soft cushiony support, unlike any other shoe for me.

My heart goes out to you, because my feet and ankles are my worst places. Let us know how things go.

Racerunner, I'm on my feet much, thankfully not all, of the day and I also swear by Dansko. They're actually not hard: the soles do provide cushioning and have a certain amount of flex to them. As far as hard goes, though, I have an ancient pair of wood-soled clogs around and find them to be ridiculously comfortable. I wish I could find a new pair, as mine are just about done for.

A scooter sounds so boring. Hold out for a Segway!

Thanks all. So these fit flops. If u have to order on line how do u know what size. I am not a clothes buyer on line. Hate returning things. I live my days when i am home in flip flops. They are the only things that really dont kill my feet. But sometimes i cant even where them. Most days i want to cut my feet off. I will check out all your ideas. You are all great

Don't forget to look into the Aetrex Lynco Orthotics. For 60 dollars you'll have a piar of orthitics worth 400! http://www.aetrex.com/lynco-orthotics/
My podiatrist personally uses them as well. He also tells me to wear my shoes in the house for support. I find that hard to do though.

Glad to see people recommend the Dasnko shoes... my mother is a nurse and will only wear those. She doesn't have RA but she does have back/neck/hip problems from a car acident a few years back. She loves them.

Race runner, these fit flops run pretty true to size. I just get the same size I wear in all shoes. You could go to a shoe store that sells them and try in a pair, or maybe their website gives you some guidelines to use in ordering sizes.

Hey Gryd so the website you have on your reply. How do you go about finding the correct size and figuring out which one that will work. Interested in what you have to say. Thanks so much for your input

don't forget to elevate your feet whenever you can

Noats work for me. They support by did not squeeze the bones in my feet. I went through six or seven styles of shoes before finding these. I did not realize it was RA and just thought it was poor fitting shoes. They are expensive.

OMG I just read my post I take only two tablets 2 times a day.

A few years ago my arches collapsed, which resulted in a stress fracture, lots of swelling and LOTS of pain and tendonitis. I saw a podiatrist who recommended Power Step control orthotic inserts. And I found this blog http://www.podiatryshoereview.blogspot.com/. Based on Dr. McCarthy's advice, I was able to find shoes that work for me. I really like Klogs brand shoes with my Power Step inserts. I wear Keen sandals in the summer, and I wear Brooks tennis shoes. Shoe shopping is frustrating, but once you find the right shoes, it's such a relief!

I had been having trouble wearing my shoes all day as well. I am a nurse but I don't work in a clinic or hospital where I am on my feet all day but I was finding that about half way through the day my shoes were squeezing where the toes and foot meet. I was wearing moccasin style shoes so I didn't have to mess with laces when my hands hurt or bending when my hips or knees hurt. There were days where I would have to wear or change into my hard soled slippers at work.

However, a few weeks ago I bought lace up shoes. I tried on Sketchers but they put too much pressure in the joints. I actually ended up buying New Balance Walking 475v2. They are great because they have a wide toe box that does not squeeze where the joints of the foot are. The first day I had the laces a little too snug and had to loosen them by mid morning but then they were great. I have made it through every day without wanting to wear my slippers. The laces have not been a problem but I do plan on buying the elastic curly q ones that you don't tie.

Good luck in your search and please let us know what works for you.~Lori

I forgot to say that for me the laces are actually an advantage because as my feet/joints swell through the day I can loosen them some to relieve the pressure. I couldn't do this with my moccasin style shoes so I would end up taking them off for my slippers or being miserable. The elastic lace will be adjustable as well without tying.~Lori

Thsnk you all for your advice i am taking your suggestions to heart and looking at the websites you gave me and i will see what i can come up with. Thanks all if you

Thanks buddhacat i will look into that. I work with a podiatrist that maybe able to help me. Thanks again