One option comes to mind with the final pair of Altras that you think are the closest fit; first, try a pair of heel cups, as shown.
Three changes occur with the wedges; first, you will be filling up the heel, therefore tightening up the fit. Second, because you will be raising the elevation of the heel only, your achilles should not be as bothered. Third, the wedge ***may*** help with the scuffed heels. I am not as confident about the third as I am about the first two. With your forefoot widening, this may be something you have to endure (from personal experience ;-). Beware if you choose to start with the wedge, as it can bring on a host of other anatomical problems based on the new angles that your feet are hitting the ground.
The other option is to Google "lace locking athletic shoes". That will help tighten the heel so that it doesn't move around. It will do nothing for your heel sitting too low in the shoe however (I have had this problem in multiple shoes as well because I am also 5'2"). Good luck; I hope this helps!
DFL > DNF > DNS
Three changes occur with the wedges; first, you will be filling up the heel, therefore tightening up the fit. Second, because you will be raising the elevation of the heel only, your achilles should not be as bothered. Third, the wedge ***may*** help with the scuffed heels. I am not as confident about the third as I am about the first two. With your forefoot widening, this may be something you have to endure (from personal experience ;-). Beware if you choose to start with the wedge, as it can bring on a host of other anatomical problems based on the new angles that your feet are hitting the ground.
The other option is to Google "lace locking athletic shoes". That will help tighten the heel so that it doesn't move around. It will do nothing for your heel sitting too low in the shoe however (I have had this problem in multiple shoes as well because I am also 5'2"). Good luck; I hope this helps!
DFL > DNF > DNS
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SallyShortyPnts: Apr 11, 17 12:18