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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bobweller | @bobweller | Jun 5 9:11am

I get Sketchers and usually add an extra memory foam insert. Recent got Brooks. Nice shoes, comfortable. There are a few others like New Balance and Saucony. Recently I started removing the insole and putting in the memory foam insert and putting back the original insole over the extra insert. This has helped more.

annep30 | @annep30 | Jun 6 9:52pm

In reply to @richard1951 "Let’s try that again. I also wear Sanuk candles about half the time." + (show)

he he he!

harley22 | @harley22 | Jun 12 9:09am

In reply to @allegheny "Hello, had to return Orthofeet sandals. Made my balance worse than ever. Too much cushioning, never..." + (show)

Me too
Can’t seem to find a decent pair of shoes or sneakers,that don’t hurt my feet after wearing awhile.
I’ve bought and returned all brands and only have 1 pair of sneakers that I can wear for a few hours before my feet start hurting.

allegheny | @allegheny | Jun 12 12:42pm

In reply to @harley22 "Me too Can’t seem to find a decent pair of shoes or sneakers,that don’t hurt my..." + (show)

Exactly!! I change my shoes 2-3 X a day. Brooks and Hoka so far work well for me. Ryka and Abeo sandals are ok. No tsure if Ryka makes sandals anymore, I cannot find them online. Last week I bought a pair of KuaiLu Orthopedic walking sandals. At first before trying on I said these will never work. I tried them on and they are comfortable. They are small platforms with some cushioning. I thought that they would be too high, ( I have balance issues) They are priced well, I am keeping them. Best wishes with this very mysterious disease.

formerrunner13 | @formerrunner13 | Jun 13 8:22am

In reply to @harley22 "Me too Can’t seem to find a decent pair of shoes or sneakers,that don’t hurt my..." + (show)

I too struggled to find shoes I could wear for a while and walk in ( I have balance issues as well and use a walker or canes. I do not like the cushiony tennis shoes. Prefer flatter soles so I can feel my feet on the floor etc. I have pairs of sockless running shoes that I purchased on amazon that are great because they have good "gripp" soles and are very washable. Brand in shoe reads "Sports" I really do not remember the cost. I also like Keen sandals and feel safe walking in them because the shoe is flexible and sole is flat.

meow59 | @meow59 | Jun 13 11:13am

I wear Hike Footwear, love them have 3 pair.

smile1123 | @smile1123 | Jun 14 8:18am

In reply to @meow59 "I wear Hike Footwear, love them have 3 pair." + (show)

I WAS LOOKING INTO THAT IS THERE A CERTAIN ONE THAT YOU CAN TELL US ABOUT

meow59 | @meow59 | Jun 14 3:35pm

In reply to @smile1123 "I WAS LOOKING INTO THAT IS THERE A CERTAIN ONE THAT YOU CAN TELL US ABOUT" + (show)

I love all of them. As I said earlier I have 3 pair, one white and black, one red, and one gray. They are very comfortable.

eatoutoften | @eatoutoften | Jun 15 7:25am

In reply to @harley22 "Me too Can’t seem to find a decent pair of shoes or sneakers,that don’t hurt my..." + (show)

My feet abhor pressure points. Crocs have been the answer for me. I do not use them for extensive walking though.

annechan | @annechan | Jun 25 10:22am

I am a 69-yo woman with mild diabetes and MS, which have resulted in neuropathy and brought me to this board.

After a year of trying about every shoe on the market, I have settled on a men's version of Altra Paradigm 7, which affords me comfortable stability and zero heel-to-toe drop; a wide enough platform so that the stability rails don't hurt my arch; and a wide toe box that provide my toes plenty of room. Skechers are runners-up. FWIW, I've found most Hokas rock too much for my balance and pinch my toes, while many Brooks stability shoes hurt my arches after wearing them for a couple of hours.

As far as supplements, my neurologist recommends Alpha Lipoic Acid, Bentofiamine, and B complex for healing nerves and helping with pain, and I work with an acupuncturist and reflexologist to help lessen stiffness. I'm learning many stretching exercises, too. My neurologist has also prescribed Baclofen, but I haven't found it terribly helpful.

We're all different and must find our own paths, but I hope my comments help someone. Good luck, everyone, and thank you for your contributions, which are educational and enlightening.