I have two pairs of prescriptive "orthopedic" shoes and in none of them I
don't walk good and normaly. The are are/look as normal shoes but with a
heel lift of 1,5 cm (0,6 inch) inserted in. I feel most comfortable in shoes
that shoemaker modified for me. He glued another sole of 2 cm (0,79 inch)
thickness on whole range of foot (0,79 inch thickness from heel to toe).
This is probably question for another newsgroup like orthopedics but since I
can't find it, I will post it here. I'm interested if you can send me photos
of both your shoes so orthopedic technicians here in Croatia can build me
similar ones.Thank you. My email is: borovecm@net.hr

sacroiliitis is an arthritic condition.  so, you are on a correct support
group.

actually, custom, externally modified orthopaedic shoes (the outside lift
being heel to toe, as you've indicated), are much better than inserts, but
are more expensive.  the expense is the only reason why i suggested inserts.

my own shoes, that i personally wear daily, are new balance sneakers with a
7/8" lift inside the shoe.  so, pictures of mine won't help you.  but since
you are willing and able to go to the expense and are more comfortable with
the better approach, let's rule out insert suggestions entirely.

one suggestion:  call a local podiatrist (a foot specialist) and ask for
shoe brand name suggestions for your modification needs.  tell them, your
problem and that you want to find yourself a comfortable, good, rigid
leather-uppers pair of shoes, that has good arch support, enough toebox
room, rigid heel support, uppers designed so that it deters pronation and
with a heel that your shoemaker can remove to increase the height of the
entire sole, heel to toe, easily for you.  a podiatrist should have some
very good suggestions for you and may even know who you can go to to get
your shoes modified in the best way for your needs, like an LCPO.

i don't know if you have these there in croatia, but if you do, this is a
better suggestion:  find a "prosthetic and orthotic clinic" (or ask your
doctor, or orthopaedist or podiatrist to locate one for you.), with an LCPO
that runs it.  LCPO's specialize in dealing with your kind of needs.  most
LCPOs do the customized modifications themselves, though some send their
measurements out to reputable custom shoe makers to make the shoes according
to the LCPO's specifications (he'll take many measurements to get it right
for you.).

hope either of those suggestions help you.

kate