Comfortable, supportive footwear

I highly recommend Orthofeet shoes. I've been wearing them for 2 years - sneakers, sandals and even slippers. My peripheral neuropathy affects primarily the left side of my body, which is not the norm. My balance is off and I need to be very careful. I find these shoes to have great support and give me more confidence when I walk. Shipping is free for orders and returns and you have 60 days to wear the shoes before committing to purchase. They are pricey but well worth it.

I used to walk 10 hours a day for my job and my dog and no car for 14 years. my feet felt like I was walking on bruises as I hobbled around. Then my co workers asked me why I didn't have orthotics like all 40 of them did. I went to a podiatrist and told him that I need orthotics. He took a casting of both feet and someone made orthotics designed for my problems. I bought the flattest runners (sneakers) that I could find and took out the insole and put in the orthotics and now I can walk 8 hours no problem. I cannot walk without my orthotics now. They fixed the problem completely. They may be covered by your Medicare.

I use Vionic insoles. They’ve been better for me than their actual shoes because for some reason I find them more supportive than their shoes, which is odd. Their flip flops are the among the best I’ve found. Vionic has a guarantee even if you wear them, but I think it’s easier to navigate that if you order from their website.

A lesser-known brand that I think is great is Kuru. They’re specifically designed for people with foot problems, including neuropathy, and there’s some variety in styles. I’ve seen some reviews from folks who are in service positions, so it might be worth a look. They’re pricier but have a good return policy. I also feel they’re more stylish…I don’t look at them and think, “That’s a supportive shoe!” But that’s subjective lol.

Thanks! In the thread about shoes for neuropathy(I have arthritis pain, not neuropathy), many mentioned how much they like Skechers. Years ago, I had tried them and they just felt like a layer of cheap foam with no arch support, but after reading all the praise on here, I decided to give them a second look. I just got a pair of their Arch sandals (Affinity, I think) with noticeably decent arch support and heel cup and padded straps that don't constrict either my toes or bunions. I am surprised at how much better a product this is. I'll report back after I have worn them. I think I have finally found the combination of thin socks, insole, and arch booster that makes my feet happy in the Nira Orthofeet sneakers that I have been trying. I am using the Orthofeet insole with the thinner of the two inserts they provide in both shoes, and in only the left shoe, I have added their arch booster because I need to support my falling arch caused by the partially torn PTTendon in that foot. So I think I am keeping these. I am still in the 60-day return window, but now that I am walking a mile in them without pain or toe blisters, they are acceptable as the hot weather alternative to my cooler weather HOKA Bondi 8's.
The TEVA Hurricane (new model) sandals are working out as my water workout shoe. I wear socks in them when I will be doing step ups on the concrete pool stairs so I don't aggravate the bunions.