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

Any shoes (sport or dress) that would be of benefit for my husband who has neuropathy in his feet resulting from several spinal surgeries. He has been to THE GOOD FEET store but the insoles they recommended had no effect. thanks

I'm a mixed bag myself Ray. I have several pairs of Xero barefoot shoes and four pairs of Orthofeet which are a little less cushy than the Sketchers I used to buy. I did break down today and ordered a pair of hands free Sketchers that didn't look to have the max cushion that a lot of them do. I definitely like the barefoot shoes the best walking around the house and the yard but if I have to walk any distance like going to a doctor's appointment at Rochester Mayo instead of my local Mayo Family Clinic I opt to wear my Orthofeet with better cushion for walking. I've got the senior shuffle down pat so not worried about my balance but I am more careful.

I'm a mixed bag myself Ray. I have several pairs of Xero barefoot shoes and four pairs of Orthofeet which are a little less cushy than the Sketchers I used to buy. I did break down today and ordered a pair of hands free Sketchers that didn't look to have the max cushion that a lot of them do. I definitely like the barefoot shoes the best walking around the house and the yard but if I have to walk any distance like going to a doctor's appointment at Rochester Mayo instead of my local Mayo Family Clinic I opt to wear my Orthofeet with better cushion for walking. I've got the senior shuffle down pat so not worried about my balance but I am more careful.

Has anyone tried Grounded barefoot shoes? Can't wear Orthofeet or Sketchers or SAS. Keen sandals are tolerable, but the most comfortable is simply shoeless--or with socks.

I definitely want to try a pair of barefoot shoes, John. I keep hearing so much about them. As you might have gathered from my earlier post, my concern are my orthotics: should I keep rummaging about looking for a pair of barefoot shoes that are welcoming of orthotics, or should I just go ahead and buy a pair of barefoot shoes, give the a good try, and worry later if they might be even better* with orthotics (*comfort, balance) at a later date. So many decisions to make! So little time! 🙂 –Ray

I have taken out the insoles of my Xero shoes and used the ones from my Orthofeet. You use different orthotics with the Xero shoes but I’m not sure about others.

I noticed you mentioned compression socks. I, too, have to wear compression socks on the advice of the wound doctor who treated the grotesque septic wound I suffered, totally unrelated to my PN. I also have to wear a knee strap because of some gnarly athritis in my left knee. My partner kids me when I retreat back into the bedroom after breakfast to put on my many lower body "parts," saying it takes me roughly the same amount of time for me to put on my "stuff" as it did a medieval knight to bolt on a full suit of armor. (Of course, if I were a knight in a full suit of armor who also had PN, I don't think I'd be that concerned about falling.) ––Ray

Welcome @kinjadog, It can be a challenge finding a shoe that is both comfortable and helps with neuropathy. I think a lot of it depends on your husband's neuropathy symptoms in his feet and whether or not it affects his balance. The barefoot style shoes definitely help with my balance vs most shoes which have more cushion than needed. Has he talked with a podiatrist to see if they may have some suggestions to try?

I noticed you mentioned compression socks. I, too, have to wear compression socks on the advice of the wound doctor who treated the grotesque septic wound I suffered, totally unrelated to my PN. I also have to wear a knee strap because of some gnarly athritis in my left knee. My partner kids me when I retreat back into the bedroom after breakfast to put on my many lower body "parts," saying it takes me roughly the same amount of time for me to put on my "stuff" as it did a medieval knight to bolt on a full suit of armor. (Of course, if I were a knight in a full suit of armor who also had PN, I don't think I'd be that concerned about falling.) ––Ray

Welcome @kinjadog, It can be a challenge finding a shoe that is both comfortable and helps with neuropathy. I think a lot of it depends on your husband's neuropathy symptoms in his feet and whether or not it affects his balance. The barefoot style shoes definitely help with my balance vs most shoes which have more cushion than needed. Has he talked with a podiatrist to see if they may have some suggestions to try?