Welcome @chawk, You are not alone. Many of us with neuropathy walk a little like Popeye. I also use trekking poles if I'm out for a longer walk. They help me keep a better posture while walking. Lots of folks with neuropathy searching for that magic shoe that provides comfort and a little stability. I go back and forth between my Orthofeet shoes which have more cushion for my feet and a wide toe box to my more uncomfortable shoes that let me feel the ground a little better but have almost no padding - Birchbury minimalist barefoot type shoes that seem to help my balance a little better.

There are some discussions and comments on what shoes are best for neuropathy. Here's a link if you want to scan through them - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/?search=neuropathy+shoes