A few weeks ago I walked around for 4 hours with vulc shoes, my hip hurt so bad I had to sit around for a while before I could continue to walk. Is there like a place on here where we can discuss the most comfy cupsole shoes? Maybe an idea for a thread? Anyone down for that?
From having many issues with ankles and other lower body parts, the main thing is having correct alignment with your ankles, so any shoes will give you more issues if your ankles are turned in, even cup soles. The old doctor recommended orthotic shoe insole was rather expensive and quite hard in the heel, but by working out how much angle I needed, I pretty much made my own with cardboard to sit under my insole of choice and it works a treat, as well as being free.
Just one thing I realised for myself, but is not necessarily going to work for everyone, but going to one of those shoe fitter places, or even the sports shoe store to have the footprint checked and then they recommend something from there helps too, so you can see what you need.
I have seen but never bought the orthotic insoles from Footprint or other places but I have heard they work wonders too.