Does anyone find that a type of shoe helps your foot neuropathy?

Here is my PN story. We all know, there are so many parts of our bodies that get old and slow down. It can be breathing, seeing, hearing, understanding and on and on. Here, we all look for the "guy" who has the same or similar ailment and find out what they have done to relieve the pain. Right? We are on this helpful site. When there is less pain, we move better. accomplish more and probably are more pleasant to be around. Here's my deal, it surprises me still. I started with undiagnosed PN in the 80's. Nobody knew anything. I used a walker because of such severe foot pain and also thought I would fall. A Podiatrist could not figure it out and decided to do surgery. (Duh, I agreed) It failed miserably and the DR told me to walk on my rt heel for one year. (Thanks, Doc) BTW, that caused severe rt hip displacement and sciatica, which I am still suffering from. Moving on, I was finally actually diagnosed with actual PN and I heard the "Sorry, no cure." But all these years later, although my pain is constant, not increasing, and it is MUCH LESS painful for the past 20 years, compared to the start! Remember, this started in the 80's. I did have to change my job from Outside Sales to an inside job. My story is to say, there is HOPE, and maybe, all the new comers will have a similar experience as time goes by. It took me a lot of time and flat shoes with thick socks, bla, bla, bla, but the pain is there, but finally has NOT increased, and I am now 90. We are glad for small favors, 'cause there's only so much we can take! Wishing you all the BEST!

Thanks so much for sharing your story…amidst all the scary and sad ones yours gives me some hope.🙏🏽

@lorirenee1 and @retiredteacher -- I buy Sketchers slip ons but like any shoes with memory foam inserts they aren't much good after 5 or 6 months. For me I need shoes that I can easily slip on but yet give support sideways. Most tennis shoe type shoes don't give me ankle support.

Barefoot Shoes definitely outweigh the risks with so many models for sport & dress-up. They work to strengthen your calves, ankles & balance. They help you drive more safely because the soles are thin & help you feel the pedals. Please try them again. Get them on Amazon & exchange them for other models if a model is not right for you. They are made for Neuropathy sufferers & they work for me & I’ve had serious symptoms for 15 years.

I thought for neuropathy one needs more support on the sole to act as shock absorbers.

Interesting... I have had the sensation of "walking on marbles" for as long as I can remember (memory fade) and in recent times have been formally diagnosed with nerve damage, filed under "peripheral neuropathy" and being treated with Pregabalin (previously Gabapentin). Wouldn't think it is helping much until I stop taking it and then I know for sure it is doing something! I would be interested to know more about the laser treatment and secondly, did you ever find an insole worth spending money on?