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Does anyone find that a type of shoe helps your foot neuropathy?
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Hello, I’m a barefoot shoe fan as well, having worn them for 15+ years. In fact, I wear only these type of “minimalist” or “zero-drop” shoes, meaning the heel to toe is flat, no support other than the sole. They do strengthen the feet but transitioning into wearing them is recommended, ESP., if one has worn typical arch & metatarsal support shoes.
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Was pretty easy for me to get used to them. I now own seven pairs - all different colors & styles. Some thicker, some thinner. I’m getting rid of all my old shoes, as well.
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Hello, rabNok (@rabnok)
I envy your ability to wear zero-drop shoes. I'm fond of going around the house in only my socks. However, even then my time of being able walk about with my joints complaining is short-lived. As a teem and young adult, I was a long-distance runner. In the early '80's, a podiatrist fitted me for my first pair of orthotics, The early '80's was the heyday of the running boom and orthotics was the latest craze. I was given to believe I should wear my orthotics 24/7––and I did. It wasn't until many years later before I started hearing about "artifical, prolonged support" being less than a good thing for your feet. By that time, I'd become so accustomed to wearing my orthotics, I couldn't go without them. Over the years, I tried a few arch-strengthening regimens, thinking to lessen my dependence. No luck. I now accept I'm with orthotics for keeps. However, that doesn't stop me from envying folks who are comfortable in zero-drop shoes.
All best wishes!
Ray (@ray666)