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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Be careful taking vitamin B supplements. I was tested and found to have toxic levels of B6

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I had to discontinue any shoe other than flat or slight arch support soft tennis shoes. Saucony brand . With diabetic, loose fitting socks from Walmart. The only way I am able to leave the house for short outings like grocery shopping, is to use Lidocaine cream all over the foot and ankle. It helps for hours. I have to apply it a couple times daily. Soaking feet in Epsom salts every night helps. Neuropathy truly sucks!

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@marquis113

Be careful taking vitamin B supplements. I was tested and found to have toxic levels of B6

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Me too on finding out I was taking too much B complex. I thought B vitamins were flushed out of the body, with urination, if I took too much of the B complex. I was wrong!! I had toxic levels found out through annual blood tests.

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@marquis113

Be careful taking vitamin B supplements. I was tested and found to have toxic levels of B6

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Thank you for the heads-up!

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All were toxic levels but my B1 was low. Glad you are getting help. Another thing to watch when taking supplements.

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@charliegirl

I had to discontinue any shoe other than flat or slight arch support soft tennis shoes. Saucony brand . With diabetic, loose fitting socks from Walmart. The only way I am able to leave the house for short outings like grocery shopping, is to use Lidocaine cream all over the foot and ankle. It helps for hours. I have to apply it a couple times daily. Soaking feet in Epsom salts every night helps. Neuropathy truly sucks!

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Charlie girl, I have had 2 bunion surgeries. First one left me with nerve damage , neuropathy and burning mouth syndrome. Second one 18 months ago has made every toe bending left metatarsal and little toe so sore can't wear but a pair of sneakers with the side cut out, suggestion of my foot Dr her fix for the surgery issue she created. Lots of difficulty walking. Use a cane for support. My 13 yr old Shih Tzu has Cushings disease and a spine injury. This is sad watching.

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@swamplady

Charlie girl, I have had 2 bunion surgeries. First one left me with nerve damage , neuropathy and burning mouth syndrome. Second one 18 months ago has made every toe bending left metatarsal and little toe so sore can't wear but a pair of sneakers with the side cut out, suggestion of my foot Dr her fix for the surgery issue she created. Lots of difficulty walking. Use a cane for support. My 13 yr old Shih Tzu has Cushings disease and a spine injury. This is sad watching.

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i am sorry to hear about your pain and suffering. I have this burning mouth problem too. I have to discontinue eating anything spicy, tomatoes, anything acidic. And stop drinking any soda. I have celiac disease and fibromyalgia. I found that gluten free diet has helped my overall health. And a big problem with my mouth burning all the time, was solved by stopping using any mint toothpaste or mouthwash. I have to use kid's Crest strawberry flavor toothpaste!
My dentist told me about discontinuing mint products She was right!!
I hope your problems ease up.

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@harley22

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.

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Fitville ........look them up online. A complete line of wide shoes with extra wide toe boxes. I wear recovery sandals, like walking on a cloud. I wear bi-lateral AFOs and require a 13 4E.

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Speaking of "cloud" there is a brand of shoe named Cloud that is made in Switzerland and is now sold on Amazon. Very expensive! Nurses and other people who are on their feet a lot are buying them. I got a pair for my neuropathy and they help a lot. If you buy order one size larger than you think you need. eBay sells used ones at very good prices if you want to try. They look funny but they sure feel good.

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Update on my Grand Attack shoes that I am using for pool exercising. (Note: I have arthritis and genetic bunions, not neuropathy). I love the toe spread and can wear these in the deep water for water exercising, but need more shoe under foot in the shallow end. At present, I switch to my Columbia water shoes that fit like a sneaker, but I have cut the fabric off the front so my toes can spread out. It's ugly, but these aren't wide enough for my toes anymore, and it's my own pool so I don't care about how they look, and the soles are good for the impact.
I still wear my Birkenstock Arizona soft footbed sandals the most. Alternate is Strive sandal. Strive (strivefootwear.com) is an orthopedic brand from the UK that is now also in the US. I got them at a Happy Feet + store. Very comfortable padding over good arch support, nice thin adjustable leather straps. I still love my HOKA Bondi 8 sneakers but when our summer temps increased, my feet starting swelling as I walked, and the problematic crowded toes on the right foot complained. So I am alternating walking in either the Birks or now the Strive
Many people here have mentioned Orthofeet shoes and sandals and I am considering them as they offer a 2E which my toes seem to need. Can anyone recommend a specific model? I am looking at the hands free sneakers, but also sandals. Great trial and return policy. Any suggestions?

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