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Does anyone find that a type of shoe helps your foot neuropathy?
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Hello, farmerjohn (@farmerjohn)
What a coincidence! I was just about to post and ask if there is anyone else besides me who is not head over heels in love with their Hokas. I bought a pair of Hoka Clifton 9s two weeks ago and have been trying daily to break them in gradually. Balance is my No. 1 symptom (idiopathic large-fiber PN). Unlike my Skechers, which I'd been planning to retire, these Hokas make me feel like I'm walking on marshmallows (bouncy, bouncy). Add to that, they make mefeel that if I'm not careful I might tip over backwards. Would you know (or anyoneelse who's a big Hoka fan) if I just haven't given them enough time for me to get used to them. I guess my biggest complaint is that the Hokas are not giving me a good, solid feel of the ground, which, in my Skechers, I had. I don't want to give up on my Hokas, and I won't, if you or others say that I just need to give them more time.
Best wishes to you!
Ray (@ray666)
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Hokas made me feel off-balance - as though I were going to trip or fall over. New Balance and Brooks gave me more stability. I have friends who love their Hokas, though.
My biggest problem is pain, not balance, at least once I am up and moving. For that the Hoka's are very nice. Give them some more time, and that balance may come as you get used to them.
John
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That's why I pretty much gave up on shoes that are too cushy, especially the ones that advertise extra/max cushion. I feel like I'm going to tip over when I'm walking or turning quickly. I practice the senior shuffle though and that helps some 🙃