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

Brooks Walking Shoe great Support

Thought I would be getting Altra because of the natural foot shape, but the stores here no longer carry them. Tried on HOKA, which my foot and ankle ortho surgeon/ sports medicine specialist recommended. The store does the Aetrex digital foot scan, but the Dr had sent me home with footscientific insoles, so I wasn't interested in those, but the scan is useful as it gives detailed measurements of your feet and shows pressure points (they email the results to you). Tried the HOKA Clifton AND Brooks Glycerin, which WERE instant NOs. The HOKA Bondi 8 wide felt and fit great, so I am trying those. 4mm foot drop, so the bunions don't feel like I am in high heels. I will follow up after I have had them awhile. I have a wide forefoot because of the bunion, but the rest of my foot could wear an average width. I sized up to accommodate the orthotic, even though it is quite thin. The Bondi 8 is a stretchy mesh and hugs my midfoot and heel comfortably. The most cushioned shoe I have ever tried on! Stable though because of the shape of the sole. It has a slight rocker sole, which the dr. also recommended. Looks like a high platform in the pics, but is really just a nice cushioned, yet stable shoe.

I have recently tried a pair of BZees and they are really comfortable. They are easy to put on, cushioned and lightweight.

I've been wearing the "New Balance" brand of shoe this past year with arch supports from my foot and ankle doctor. They are basically running, walking, and on-your-feet-all-day type shoes. Very cushiony and comfortable. I wear them with the shoe laces very loose, and don't even tie the ends. That's my way of making them most comfortable for me and still be almost fully functional.

These shoes started to wear out, and I went with the HOKA brand, as they, too, came highly recommended to me. I haven't wore them yet fro a full day of work.

So basically I feel comfortable recommending New Balance shoes, and will have more to say about my new HOKA's soon enough.

@memyselfi
I have been wearing New Balance for the 35+ years I’ve had Neuropathy. The 990’s were my original favorites now I have 990’s and the 1540’s. I also like SAS and Mephispo shoes too.
Looking forward to your Hoka review.
Take care,
Jake

I use Roku. Expensive but I think worth it. I'm on my second pair.

This isn't so helpful as much as a comment. I can't tolerate anything touching the skin of my foot except for certain materials.
Cotton Keds don't irritate them..and some, not all, kinds of flip flops.
I LIVE in those..but luckily I live at the beach! Lol

I wear BZees - yes, they are very comfortable. I even have a pair of booties, and a dressier pair of shoes.

Have u tried OOFOS FOOTWEAR! They are extremely comfortable and made for men & women. I have peripheral neuropathy and I have several pairs of them in all different styles. They have clogs, tennis shoes, slides, etc. All the athletes wear these shoes because they are so comfortable after sports and they have about a 1”—1 1/2” foam bouncy cushioned sole. I’ve never worn a shoe like this where I didn’t know that it was still on my foot. I promise you, once you buy one pair —you will be buying others! It’s the only shoe you will want to wear!

I have had Neuropathy in my feet for over 20 years. The simple way to say it, is probably that I have gone from A to Z in shoes. I finally realized that I can wear some ordinary, good usual sneakers, just different ones everyday. Sometimes I have to change my shoes during the day. No particular shoe or insert really works for me. I have spent lots of dollars trying to find the "right" ones. The problem is, the pain in my feet changes, so I have to accept that and so I just keep changing my shoes. Best luck everyone!