What shoes and/or insoles work for you? How about OOFOS?

I am struggling with multiple foot issues too. Trying to be careful as I work out most days and try to protect my feet.

Everyone is different, but I have relied on Vionic shoes for years. They changed my life and took me from pain to comfortable. They have a very stylish selection. I still have relapses though, if I overdo it. Like walk too many laps on the outdoor track. Normally, I do ok on the treadmill.

The only shoes I have that aren’t Vionic, are walking/running shoes by New Balance and Asics. Right now, I have an insert for more arch support in my Asics. The only reason I don’t have Vionic running/walking shoes is because of the many negative reviews. All other reviews great, but athletic shoes are not, so I have steered clear.

Warning, Vionic’s built in orthotic in each shoe is very pronounced. It’s really designed for very firm, pronounced arch support. The rest of the shoe is also supportive. I order them online, but you might want to try a pair on before purchasing. You definitely feel the difference from a regular shoe. They are sold in some stores.

Good luck finding shoes that work for you! It’s vital for happiness.

I have balance problems from the neuropathy. Oofos are not stable shoes and hard to walk in. I own a pair. I put them in my luggage when I fly to and from Germany. It’s an 11 hour flight an my feet swell severely from the neuropathy.

Vionic shoes & sneakers work for me.

I’m intrigued. How would you describe the Vionic sneakers? Are they cut narrow?

I am a fan of barefoot shoes, however, they provide no structure but it forces your feet to work. I only have numbness and sensitivity, no pain anymore. Also the uppers are gentle like a sock. I have Oofoos and find them very unstable.

I have a problem with sweaty feet or at least they feel really sweaty. Makes it hard to wear closed shoes socks or anything covering my feet. Even though they get cold. I wear slide type shoes, but I can’t wear those as it gets colder. All the closed shoes make my feet hurt worse. Any suggestions? Or has anyone else had this problem?

Barefoot Shoes help to eliminate stiffness & give more flexibility. Some of them are very flimsy but surprisingly they offer decent arch support. They can’t be bought in stores, only on line. I just ordered a pair of boots that have the same technology. There are many brands that are competing but they all feel like they are made in the same factory in China, but at very different price points. I feel most comfortable with the brand “Hike” which has a variety of models & a legitimate 30 day money back warrants. . “Vivobarefoot” is the most expensive brand & my physical therapists are wearing them but I don’t see the benefit over “Hike” which is a fraction of the cost. Check this review from Consumer Reports of the 10 best - https://consumertestedreviews.org/product/best-barefoot-shoes/?gbraid=0AAAAABjhEc8sTprT7zaW9VUAMBZ6G8nkT&wbraid=Cj8KCQjwjsi4BhDRARIuANj9PYm5w60UE1Kw1hkqnJwByUgQ8Tdn016ES6hzruSeMZvL-0VWSrOq6jbtQRoCgQg&cost=%7Bcost%7D&campaignid=21791591968&adgroupid=174499218411&matchtype=b&network=g&creative=717003158056&keyword=cheap%20barefoot%20shoes&placement=&targetid=kwd-9934979810&cpid=3c0003d3-1892-4e19-b3d9-5f72127f6abe&lpid=92af2477-452b-4295-b1b3-3c7f549490e8&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAABjhEc8sTprT7zaW9VUAMBZ6G8nkT
I can’t wait till they’re available in stores but Amazon has most of them.

This site is proving the old saying, "Misery loves company!"
I have have PN ( now a little in my calves, for about 20 years.) So odd, so many different symptoms, different pain, pain levels, and tons of options... but no clear path to solutions.
Here's a bit about me.
I have burning pain in both feet all day and night...but, but, believe it or not when I wake up and do not move a muscle, I am fine, good, or whatever you want to call it...until I move an inch. (Oh, I am 89)
So, if we drink the proper amount of water...this is NOT a position we can stay in when we wake up. Right?
Bathroom, here I come.
So, THC cream on my feet every morning and night. I change my sneakers every day to a different pair, I have to have a warm pad on my feet all summer and winter when I sleep....bla, bla, bla. but it has to be "just right".
We post our problems and solutions on this helpful site and it does help. Thanks guys (and gals) for the opportunity to share solutions as well as the misery. It's no fun to be alone! Best wishes!
Fala

I have tried so many different shoes for my chemo induced neuropathy and drop foot. I just recently tried Candese shoes for drop foot. I feel that I am so uncertain where my feet are at, that I would rather wear the barefoot shoes over the shoes for drop foot. It's a no win situation, but I realize that the barefoot shoes are best for me.

Has anyone else tried Candese shoe for Dropfoot?
Is there a shoe made just for Dropfoot? Thanks.