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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ironmaiden | @ironmaiden | May 11 11:21pm

A lot of people have already mentioned the Hoka brand and I agree because they are good for my feet as well. I have the Hoka Bondi 8 which is one of the best cushioned shoes that they have. I also have the Brooks Ghost 15 running shoe as well as the Brooks Ghost MAX that is their most cushioned shoe.
However, my favorite for my feet is the New Balance More V4 cushioned running shoe. The cushion is so soft you will feel like you are walking on clouds. If that is what you are looking for in a comfortable shoe. I have found that running shoes from the top brands all have a MAX cushioned shoe. And for me they are more comfortable than any of the 2 dozen slippers that I have tried over the years.
I try to wear a different running shoe each day for as long as I can so that my feet won't get used to wearing the slippers.
The shoes that I have mentioned are expensive. However, I have never paid full price for any of them. Because I purchased all of them on EBAY. So, if you don't mind gently used shoes. That is the place to go for shoes, every pair I bought has been practically brand new with no smell, scrapes, or tears. It's a great place to get them at half price or less as well as my buying place for a lot of the slippers that I ended up donating because they just didn't work for me.
I need soft and cushioned shoes for my feet. Others are different, give Ebay a try and save some money when you can. Best of luck to all of us battling this horrible condition.

allegheny | @allegheny | May 12 11:32am

Hello, I am constantly buying shoes online and 50% of time returning them. So far the Hokas, Brooks and just received Orthofeet Malibu, so far so good. I have a very high arch and need suppot the Orthofeet shoes come with an insert to make the arch higher. Really like them, only 2nd day....hopefully they work, they have cute styles unlike Hoka and Brooks, only sneakers. Best wishes to all who suffer from this neuropothy...

harley22 | @harley22 | May 16 9:56am

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I have purchased several pairs of Ortho Feet shoes, and when I first put them on,they’re great,but after several hours,my feet start to really hurt,and I can hardly walk in them.
I put salon pas patches on the sides of both feet, and let the pain subside for awhile.
I also have tried New Balance sneakers and same thing with them.
Don’t know where else to go for shoes.

harley22 | @harley22 | May 16 9:59am

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elena_l | @elenal | May 17 6:58pm

Oofos shoes are medicine for my feet.

charliegirl | @charliegirl | May 18 12:40pm

In reply to @ironmaiden "A lot of people have already mentioned the Hoka brand and I agree because they are..." + (show)

I agree wholeheartedly that EBAY is the place to get shoes. All I do is find what I am looking for, look at every single photo with the magnifier, then look for feedback on that seller, which is found right on that listing. I always ask for more pics if I cannot look at every part of the shoe. The shoes have usually been nicer than I could have hoped for, and I pay just a fraction of the cost of new.
I wear Saucony running shoes. that is all my feet will tolerate. But you are smart to rotate different shoes each day. Pardon my spelling or other errors.

artatthegreatpnw (Art Lindsay) | @artatthegreatpnw | May 18 3:58pm

I have had diabetic foot neuropathy for several years and have found that Nike Air Monarchs provided the best support and pain relief. I recently got some diabetic shoes from a local store. They gave me a size 10 1/2 shoe based on their measurement. They are comfortable after only a short period of time but feel quite restrictive. I am currently wearing a Nike Air Monarch, a size 12 and extra wide (4E). The extra size acommodates my feet quite well and does not encourage callouses. I have had a callous on my right heel split on occasion and be a real problem to heel. I have a spot that has never healed and is always painful and delicate. It's too early for me to issue an opinion on the diabetic shoe so the best I can recommend is the Nike.

sbrown293 | @sbrown293 | May 18 4:32pm

Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Thank you for your input. We all learn from each other’s experiences.

catbeth57 | @catbeth57 | May 27 10:46pm

Hi Lori
I m a nurse, just retired, but I found great comfort in Skecthers slip ons. They even come in a black shoes. The ones I have are like slippers !
Stretch net like uppers. No pressure points. I bought them at their shoe discount store.

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | May 28 8:11am

In reply to @artatthegreatpnw "I have had diabetic foot neuropathy for several years and have found that Nike Air Monarchs..." + (show)

Hi Art @artatthegreatpnw, Welcome to Connect. Thanks for sharing what helps you. While I don't have diabetes, it runs in my family and I've always been in the pre-diabetes category. I learned the hard way how important it is to take care of your feet. I shared what happened to me in another discussion on tips for taking care of the feet here - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/diabetic-neuropathy-its-important-to-take-care-of-your-feet/.

Have you had your doctor look at the spot on your heel that is painful and delicate?