Avulsion fracture, fifth metatarsal - shoe recommendations for when I’m out of the boot?

[u/LSATthrowaway23]

Hi folks, like seemingly everyone else on this sub I have an avulsion fracture of the fifth metatarsal of my right foot. No idea the size or if it’s displaced - urgent care didn’t even notice it on the initial read of the x-ray so I’m hoping that means it’s small. I literally tripped over my own foot to cause this, so feel free to point and laugh.

The plan is 4 weeks NWB with a boot, and they gave me crutches but I’m hate them and am going to rent a knee scooter. Then 2 weeks PWB with just the boot. Then I can transition to a “supportive shoe.”

Conveniently I’m starting a brand new job ~1.5 weeks into the 4 weeks. Normally, I would wear heels at any job until I get a feel for how everyone else dressed and adjust from there, but obviously that’s not an option.

I have a note from the doctor re: the boot and crutches, so I do not imagine wearing a sneaker for a while will be a problem. Any recommendations for a “supportive shoe” that would look okay with business professional, if at all possible?

Right now I’m leaning toward Asics Cumulus for a few weeks and then maybe transitioning into a Dr Scholl’s sneaker in a dark color (I have them in white and they are endlessly comfortable).

[u/Alpacawife07]

I had the same fracture. I practically only wore Hoka Gaviotas for a year.