Does anyone find that a type of shoe helps your foot neuropathy?

Posted by lorirenee1 @lorirenee1, Mar 25, 2019

I am on a constant quest for shoes that don't kill my feet due to the neuropathy. I find that Spencos and Wolky shoes seem the best. Are there any other suggestions? Shoes can be just crippling for me. Horrid.

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@domiha

I just bought some Grand Attack brand Barefoot Minimalist Zero Drop shoes with extra-wide toe box from Amazon for $40 and they are HEAVEN for my feet. And my balance seems to be better when I'm wearing them because I can feel the ground/floor much better. There is so much room for my toes to spread out... and they are grateful for the extra room!!
Best to all!
Mike

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Do you got a pic of shoes?

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Does anyone have any suggestion for a guy that can't wear tennis shoes?I had 8 hours of surgery on my right foot and needs the support from higher riding shoes?

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@larry68

Do you got a pic of shoes?

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Here are a couple of photos. These shoes have been GREAT for me! Got them on Amazon....
I searched for "barefoot shoes with wide toe box." There are several other brands that look similar.
Best wishes!
Mike

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@domiha - Testing to see if I can save the photo of the shoes which you shared with me. FYI - Here's the Amazon link to the shoe - https://www.amazon.com/Grand-Attack-Lightweight-Cross-Trainer-Weightlifting/dp/B0CPQ4D4T6

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I found Fitflop sandals, walking shoes and boots were very helpful in my case. I also find Hoka shoes, with the wider base, are helpful for my balance issues.

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Hoka sandals and recovery shoes were a life saver for me. I wear them with silicone pads I bought on Amazon and I am able to run errands without pain.

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I just bought a pair of Ghost shoes by Brooks and am finding them helpful.

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I use Naot inserts, my podiatrist gave me a pair of Powerstep inserts, they both help some, Naot a little more. I wear Sketchers extra wide shoes, they allow for swelling. I use inserts because Sketchers shoes have foam insoles that make my feet feel worse.

My heels feel like there are nails sticking through the bottoms of the shoes, the ball of my feet are on fire and the bones in my calves often have the sensation of being crushing, other than that, I feel great.

It's not so bad, I'm still alive and kicking.

Vitamin B12 injections and wearing an old pair of large slippers give me the most relief.

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I have purchased “barefoot shoes” from Moving Steps and/or Hike Footware. The wide toe base helps immeasurably with my balance. The soft flexible sole enhances anchoring on the floor/ground. Available from other retailers as well. Good luck!

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@domiha

I just bought some Grand Attack brand Barefoot Minimalist Zero Drop shoes with extra-wide toe box from Amazon for $40 and they are HEAVEN for my feet. And my balance seems to be better when I'm wearing them because I can feel the ground/floor much better. There is so much room for my toes to spread out... and they are grateful for the extra room!!
Best to all!
Mike

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Thanks for this shoe recommendation. They offer women's and I am going to try them. I have recently started wearing Birkenstock Arizona sandals and my feet are much happier with the zero drop and the wide forefoot so the toes have room to act like toes and the foot is level on the ground. Excellent arch support. I got the soft footbed. Once broken in (about 2 to 3 weeks), these are very comfortable. But I also want a soft shoe that I can wear indoors sometimes, as my feet have a lot of arthritis and need some soft/cushion time, so I am glad to learn of the Grand Attack. They have a removable insole,I see, as I will need to switch that for my comfortable FootScientific arch supports. I got fitted for mine at my dr's, but Amazon sells these also. I am also going to go to a Fit2Run store and try on the Altra sneaker/athletic shoe with the Original shape, which is the wide forefoot shaped liked the human's foot. (They make narrower designs, too). These also have a zero drop. My dr also suggested I try a HOKA if I can find one with a wide enough toebox. So I will look at those as well. The longer I wear the Birkenstock's, though, the happier my feet are with a zero drop/near zero drop. PS For folks who asked for pics of the Grand Attack, the Amazon site offers lots of pics and the shoes come in several colors and sole colors. I will follow up after I get these.

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