Advice for everyday shoe for someone with backpain
I discovered zero-drop, wide-toe-box shoes about 3 years ago. I went into a store (after someone advised me to), tried them out extensively, and absolutely loved them. Back then, I fell for the Torin 6 (10.5), and those were the best shoes of my life. I didn't realize how much pain I had wearing normal shoes.
I used them as an everyday shoe (I walk on average 7k steps but can peak at 10k+ occasionally). I walk on all terrains with them.
I have back pain issues (discal hernia, surgery twice L4/L5, a 2.5cm longer left leg, scoliosis, now facet syndrome). I have orthopedic compensation soles which are molded to my feet (and to my shoes normally). I work with a very good orthopedist.
I know Altra shoes don't last long.
Recently, I could not find the Torin 6 anymore, so I switched to the Torin 8 back in February (at a bargain). I bought them in another store, tested them quickly (seemed fine back then - since I bought a few Torin 6 in a row almost with one's eyes closed, I wasn't concerned).
This has been a shit show. And I have been in pain since April. We have reworked my orthopedic soles extensively, tried new lacing, tried changing my posture (I naturally compensate with my right foot on the forefoot or on its side). I dread wearing them now. I just came back from a two-week vacation, and I threw them away and will use whatever past shoes I have...
Those are my feet and soles (but they can be reworked)
If you think there is a better subreddit to ask for this, I would happily take your advice. I liked my Torin 6, as I am not an Altra fanboy...
My size is 10.5 (or EU 44.5), I weigh 110 kg, and I am 183cm.
Thank you!