i work at TGI Fridays as a Host My Feet Always Kill IDEAS!?

Question

My feet always kill when i work im constantly standing up i tried the gell things but even then they still hurt! IDEAS

Answer 1

try a toolies heel cup.. they take the pressure off the arches and make your feet feel great....

Answer 2

The regular plain old no frills shoe inserts help A LOT, BUT they still kind of squish my feet, so I would try and get a shoe in a half size bigger. If the shoes are too loose, get really thick squishy socks too (which help as well). The more you walk around, the more you'll get used to it! Also, before work pop a couple of Advil to take the edge off.

Also, my friend used to be a valet, and he said Nike Shox (spelling?) where the best shoes he ever used... I don't know what the dress code is for Friday's, but if you can wear tennis shoes, I would try those.

Answer 3

I'd exercise the muscles in your feet, such as going for a walk to work your muscles in your feet. If you go for a walk every day, then maybe when you are working, it won't be as bad? You could also get some of those comfortable, ugly shoes everyone talks about. The nurse kind.. LOL.. good luck! They have little holes in the shoes, and can come in many colors. They look like they're made out of rubber or some kind of plastic, but everyone says they're comfortable.

Answer 4

I say Shoes For Crews. They are made for the restaurant business and have great non slip soles. They have very cushy insoles and mine have always lasted a long time.

There is another, more expensive solution. You may very well have feet that are uneven or otherwise not getting enough support. There are companies that can custom fit insoles for your feet. The one down side is that they take a week or so to get used to, but when your foot conforms to the orthopedic, you will be much happier.

Answer 5

I was a waitress for awhile, and my feet 'hurt me' badly sometimes, too. You may need to do some 'serious shoe shopping' and look for good 'waitress' shoes by asking for 'nursing shoes' or nurses shoes ... they are 'ugly as sin' and I don't know if you could actually wear them while you are working, but if you could carry your 'work shoes' to the job and change there, and wear the much better 'nurses shoes' on your feet for at least 4 hours a day, I think you'll find that your feet are much happier and don't KILL you every day.

Answer 6

TGI Friday's = Overrated harvester's mannnn

Answer 7

Don't get New Balance shoes. They go bad fast. I got my waitressing shoes from Wal-Mart. They were a nice black pair and lasted practically forever. Wal-Mart specializes in workers' shoes. Then buy one of those little foot spa things. Nothing like coming home from a long day and soaking the tootsies, then smear lotion on and put on a new pair of socks for bed. Your feet will feel like gold.

Answer 8

Check out nurses shoes. It isnt as bad as it sounds, nurses shoes have come a long way. They are good sound shoes with support and comfort. Nurses are on there feet all day long. I am on my feet all day and trust me nurses shoes are the best. I bought 2 pair, it is best to switch shoes. Dont wear the same shoe every day.

Answer 9

Use comfortable shoes with plenty of sole/cushion. Also, try wearing two pair of socks with Dr. Scholls shoe insoles! Stand on a thick mat if your standing in one area for a long period of time! Oh yeah, also use plenty of baby powder or foot powder on your feet before putting socks on.

Answer 10

You'll have to purchase a better pair of shoes that will support you feet while standing on them for long periods of time. When you get home , soak them in warm water.....and elevate your feet when relaxing* massaging them also*
GoodLUcK*

Answer 11

First make sure your shoes have a nice thick rubber sole. You migth also want to visit a chiropractor to make sure your spine is in alignment. Your alignment can affect how "heavy" you walk and the wear it tolls on your feet.