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

I am sure this is true for those who can wear shoes. My pain in any other type of shoe is so bad (not just from neuropathy) that I couldnt leave the house

Jake - Have you tried Barefoot Shoes or are you talking without experiencing them for yourself? After suffering with neuropathy for 15 years they are game changing for me. They strengthen my ankles, calves & improve my balance. I also have other brands that are thicker like Ottofeet & Hokas etc.,
but the Barefoot shoes are better for driving, as well - I can feel the pedals while driving. Mine were recommended by my highly respected neurologist.
However, if other alternatives work for you & give you the benefit you’re looking for, enjoy!

My numbness is minimal when I wear Birkenstock sandals, the ones with the classic cork sole, and socks take it to the other extreme, hate wearing them

Try shockwave therapy. It is ultrasound. Works for me. Walking in water in a warm swimming pool with water shoes from Amazon works well for all my friends also

Hi
You can't hide your feet. I found that Adidas Cloudfoam Slides
sandals are the best available option. I can't go barefoot (even on carpet), have any texture in the shoe, or deal with any type of socks that touch the balls of my feet or toes.

The Adidas Sandals are as soft as you can get, like a marshmallow. You have to be careful that you get the Cloudfoam material. It is spongy and some sandals that you get from Adidas that say they're Cloudfoam, are not. I live in Northern Michigan and we have three seasons, June, July, and winter. I'm still searching for something that I can wear that will keep my feet warm and dry. I put the sandals in an oversized overshoe and strap it in, around my ankle so it does not touch my toes. Clumsy, ugly, and the best available option as of yet. If anybody has any suggestions, I would appreciate them.

Standard price for the Cloudfoam Slides/sandals at Kolhs is $35. They go on sale down to $25 or rarely 2 pair for 1. Sometimes called Adilette slide sandals. They break in and conform to your feet. Start slow, less pain!

Orthofeet shoes are the best I have found, comfortable but the best thing about them is, you have great balance.
Hope this helps.

@solobeee
No, I have not worn barefoot shoes. I'm glad they work well for you and I hope you never regret your decision to wear them. Since I have virtually no feeling in my feet I'm not willing to take any risks. My podiatrist once told me “You wouldn't believe how many feet we amputate on people with neuropathy. Most of them avoidable” So I will wear the type of shoes they recommend “better safe than sorry.” Regarding your neurologist's opinion of barefoot shoes perhaps he's looking at it from a comfort point of view for your discomfort and not the potential dangers that exist.
I believe I have more confidence in the word of a podiatrist since that is their specialty versus that of a Neurologist as they deal with many different issues not directly affecting the feet.
Take care,
Jake

Hi Jake ~
The only way to know how barefoot shoes feel is to try them. I too have hardly any feeling in my feet.
Yes, barefoot shoes offer comfort along with the additional benefits of strengthening your feet, ankles & calves and improving your balance. Unless your podiatrist has neuropathy there is no way he knows what they feel like.
There are many other shoes recommended for neuropathy, as well, but I will not trust anyone’s recommendation unless they suffer themselves, from neuropathy.
Shoes with thick soles are absolutely dangerous for driving because you more than likely will not feel the pedals or have trouble lifting your foot off the accelerator and moving it to the brake. Barefoot shoes have thin soles making driving easier & safer.
But, once again, if other shoes work for you, enjoy them!

I have worn barefoot shoes for the past few years and have found them to be quite comfortable. I’ve suffered from peripheral neuropathy for almost 20 years. I can’t feel my feet, only the pain from the neuropathy. These shoes help lessen the pain significantly so I wear them from the time my feet hit the floor in the morning until I get in bed at night.

The only other thing I would recommend is to find a good shoe store that specializes in providing shoes for people with foot conditions. I’ve been lucky enough to find one and their help in finding shoes that comfortably accommodate my neuropathy has been invaluable! Good luck on your quest for those elusive “comfortable shoes!”

My nuero oain in my feet are from spinal surgery but I wear these thick sole slides a size too big 2.5 inch sole imitates the Gucci slide is the Rainbow slide version. I was not aware they were knock offs. My Aunt bought my first pair haven't been able to take them off. (left foot always swollen.)
Nov -April im good with Ugg's