Driving with Numb Feet.

Amazon sells sockless running shoes. I find them helpful. They are washable as well and have a great sole. Not too cushiony!

I tried, out of traffic, to simulate the quick moves necessary if a fast stop was the only thing to do. I have, yes, numb feet. I drove for 62 years. No, I was still a damn good driver.
I sncerely believe that anyone with numb feet, fer godsake, who is aware of proprioception and that it won't save you in a life/death quick stop moment is a menace to the world and to themselves.
I stopped a year ago. I am still grieving the loss of my
freedom as a driver. Gave my car to the Kidney Foundation.

I am replying to myself. I wear Barefoot Shoes. They feel good, and I love barefoot living as much as possible. But sorry to say, calling them "sockless running shoes" doesn't cut it for me.
I didn't almost die... I don't know someone who did... by driving with the numb foot syndrome. I just respect life, fragile and so strong.
Yell at me, folks! It's all right! I do understand!
With love... to life and we who live it, difficulties and all.

I have just read this, a bit late perhaps. I use Hoka Sneakers. The current ones I feel have tiny bubbles massaging my feet. I don't drive often but I have had problems keeping foot on brake for a long light!

Can vehicles be fitted with the necessary hand controls?

I have ideopathic peripheral neuropathy, I was able to drive my Tesla with the auto drive feature for a short time. I convinced myself that the Tesla would brake at the correct time. Setting the speed to drive automatically gave e a false sense of confidence. However I finally had to admit that driving was a gift for responsible drivers, I gave my Tesla to a daughter and now no longer drive. I miss the freedom of driving I must depend on the graciousness of others to get me where I need to go. As an 85 year old, I found that some Uber and Lyft drivers were a little scary for me.

Yes, it's quick and easy. When I got mine installed, the installer told me the thing he always hears from all his clients is that they wish they had done it years ago. I said the same thing. You can also rent cars with hand controls if you give the rental company advance notice. The control consists of two rods- one each for the accelerator and brake and one handle near the steering wheel. You push down or forward on the control handle to activate the pedals. You will also need a ball on your steering wheel so you can turn it easily with one hand. I recommend getting a button on the end of the control handle so you can easily honk if necessary. You won't regret it.

Hello all. I have had neuropathy for about a year. Feet are pretty numb, and up as far as my knees. I have experienced problems with foot sliding off the brake pedal. I love to drive, do it all the time, and additionally, I teach in-car driver's ed. I attached a sock to my brake pedal with a rubber band to hold it and that helps. I also have a hand parking brake on the console, and when I'm in a parking, or even a driving to a stop light situation, my hand is on the hand brake ready to pull it if need be. I'm 76, but still ride a motorcycle. Feet are used for shifting and rear brake. So far, no issues. I was looking at seeing a neurologist, but based on the comments I've read here, that may be a waste of time. I have good health insurance, so I may go for a visit just to get his view of what I can expect going forward. I don't have very much pain. Occasionally burning on the tops of toes, no toes in particular--it moves around. I play pickleball for balance/agility. Hope to keep that up. I play golf and have to watch it walking on uneven ground, and there's lots of that on golf courses. At least the pickleball courts are flat. I do lots of wiggling of feet and toes when I'm watching TV. Interestingly, the neuropathy may actually be helpful in one sense. I thought I'd sprained my ankle last fall, that's what it felt like--pretty severe pain. My podiatrist x-rayed and told me I have pretty severe arthritis in my right ankle. He gave me a cortisone shot, which took care of the pain. He told me it would last about 3 months and to call when I need another shot. LOL, it's been six months and I don't need another shot yet. I think the neuropathy masks that pain. Only positive I can think of. I hate it, but it's the way it is. I'm going to keep pushing to not lose my pickleball and golf. I love life, but on my terms. Those terms include being able to do what I love. Motorcycles. Driving and teaching teens to drive (I taught high school for a living, so teens are easy to handle). Pickleball. Golf. Knock on wood, things won't get too much worse, but that's what I want to talk to a neurologist about. Fingers crossed. Put a sock on your brake pedal to make it less slippery, and keep a hand on the parking brake if you have a car with it on the console--aids in confidence when I pull into Kroger. Hope this helps someone. Wish you all the best.

Welcome @christophert, Thanks for sharing your experience. I find it also helps me when I wear less cushy shoes when driving. I only have numbness in my feet and legs but do have a little feeling left. Still driving at almost 82 and I know I'm not going to like it when I have to give it up. Not sure if you've seen the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy but they do have a lot of helpful information - https://www.foundationforpn.org/living-well/.

Do you have a list of questions written down that you want to ask the neurologist?

Thank you John. I'll check that out.