Hi Ada,

How are you feeling, sweetie? I think out feet get more sensitive the older we get; Frogga's right about walking on harder/softer surfaces, it really makes a difference. When your feet are recovered, start with small walks and increase it a little with every walk; then you'll know the limit, and soft inserts sound sensible.

I met up with an old friend visiting HK the other day. She's older than me and was a textile designer, so very fashion-oriented, despite the fact that she's 60 - there she was in these drop-dead gorgeous turquoise shoes, all straps and what-all, and there was me in my black Good Old Reliables!

I do make an effort if I really must, but it's got to be something really special these days. I reckon that, since my legs/feet still work OK, I'd better look after them, lol...

Frogga, these "gel inserts" sound interesting, I shall investigate further!

all the best