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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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meow59 | @meow59 | Sep 5 5:48pm

Hi, I like Hike Footwear. I have several pairs, I love it. It helps me to walk with out pain.

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myhealthmatters | @myhealthmatters | Sep 10 6:06am
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@donrealtesting

Only thing I like about the HOKA is they are extra deep and wide to fit an orthotic in. It's a good sole and shoe, but the flimsy innersole you remove and put in your own orthotic. I also recommend a neoprene innersole for the orthotic, not leather. Leather is hard on your feet, where neoprene is soft but durable and moves with your foot a little bit. Leather may last but is unforgiving. Huka is expensive, but fit is everything in a sneaker, suggest trying them on after you have your orthotic. My Right foot was run over by a back wheel of a hyster Forklift in 1986 with 3 breaks and other damage. Good news as orthotics can last many years unless you foot changes like mine when healing. Insurance pays mine per that accident. Type 2 diabetes usually will pay for orthotics as well.

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Bad neuropathy. Just got Hoka Bondi 8. Change was almost miraculous in how much better my feet feel.

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bob1946 | @bob1946 | Sep 12 9:58pm

For those who have drop foot or tend to drag your feet, Cadence shoes worked for me. They have a hard neoprene strip on bottom of the shoe. Instead of grabbing, they slide. A little pricey.

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peg8842 | @peg8842 | Sep 13 9:21am
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@myhealthmatters

Bad neuropathy. Just got Hoka Bondi 8. Change was almost miraculous in how much better my feet feel.

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Dr recommended Stegmann clogs. - expensive but they make my feet feel better. Great support, interior padding, arch support, and a metatarsal pad encourage natural foot movement. I have neuropathy in both feet and they help to spread out my scrunched toes.

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eatoutoften | @eatoutoften | Sep 13 9:34am

You might be shocked at my experience........Crocs. I know, that's crazy. My feet don't like pressure points. The less direct contact the better. I wear them to work and at home when I'm not barefoot. With that being said I will emphasize, everyone is different. Find what works for you. Unfortunately you might have to go through a few to find it. All the best.

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judee1948 | @judee1948 | Sep 13 4:34pm

I have a closet full of different expensive shoes and some work better that others. But what I recently discovered is these Barefoot shoes (I got mine on Amazon for $30), I put these on at home. There is no support, my foot is flat, but the pressure on the bottom of foot has me pain free in my feet while I have them on. Only been wearing them for 3 weeks but so far I am a Happy Camper.

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whitenaomi977 | @whitenaomi977 | Sep 13 5:08pm

I have good luck with spenco and clarks need wide

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Susan Gregan go by Sue | @mamma48 | Sep 16 3:00pm

My feet feel like sponges. They wobble so I use a walker so I don’t fall. Anyone else have this problem?

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Susan Gregan go by Sue | @mamma48 | Sep 16 3:02pm
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@judee1948

I have a closet full of different expensive shoes and some work better that others. But what I recently discovered is these Barefoot shoes (I got mine on Amazon for $30), I put these on at home. There is no support, my foot is flat, but the pressure on the bottom of foot has me pain free in my feet while I have them on. Only been wearing them for 3 weeks but so far I am a Happy Camper.

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I bought the knockoff ones on Amazon. They help but my foot wobbles even barefoot. I don’t have pain, just loss of balance. Does anyone else have that problem?

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