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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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | May 10 8:10am

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Welcome @bencacon, It is great that you are doing your own research and learning what helps with neuropathy. If you are looking for information on type 1 diabetes and neuropathy, here is a link that lists discussions and comments by other members on the topic - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/discussions/?search=type%201%20diabetes%20and%20neuropathy.

brayton | @brayton | May 10 8:19am

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wendyhobbie | @wendyhobbie | May 10 10:51am

In reply to @lauraj155 "Yes, fully agree! Right now my feet hate everything I have tried. I am wearing SAS..." + (show)

My specialists say Hoka is best. Better yet two pairs to switch foot pattern throughout the day. I wear 1/2 size larger in other brands with inserts. The Hoka website is great because you can select white type shoe and then virtually see them on your feet!🦶I shop online because I can’t be on my feet very long

antonina | @antonina | May 10 12:51pm

I have had luck wearing Hoka shoes. I know the colors on this clunky shoes are sometimes wild, but you can find less flashy pairs on the Hoka website.

nkc | @nkc | May 10 12:55pm

Worst flare ever today. Went to chiropractor. Hurt too bad to drive. Took off shoes and socks, took a 650 time release Tylenol and waited for it to take effect. Already taken 25 mg Tramadol about 1 hr before.

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | May 10 1:12pm

In reply to @nkc "Worst flare ever today. Went to chiropractor. Hurt too bad to drive. Took off shoes and..." + (show)

Welcome @nkc, Sorry to hear you are having such a bad day with your flareup. I'm guessing there aren't any types of shoes that help with your neuropathy pain.

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | May 10 1:15pm

In reply to @antonina "I have had luck wearing Hoka shoes. I know the colors on this clunky shoes are..." + (show)

Welcome @antonina, I think several people have mentioned Hoka shoes as helping with their neuropathy feet or at least feeling good on your feet when you have neuropathy. How long have you had neuropathy?

dl2458 | @dl2458 | May 10 3:09pm

What I have found is it also depends on whether or not you have flat feet. Sometimes the extra cushion also helps. It would probably be a good idea if you go and look at several pairs. I went to one of their warehouses and just trid a few different types until I found my comfort zone.

beckymc918 | @beckymc918 | May 10 6:20pm

All my shoes are Hey Dudes. They fit well, are comfortable, and not real expensive. I have 7 pairs of them in different colors and especially enjoy the Tennis Shoe style.