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What insoles/inserts help with numbness in feet?
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I'm in the market. I think. But what I would also like to know if any women here like HOKA Clifton 9 sneakers?
I'm starting to feel more than just tingling and numbness, so I invested in a pair of Brooks Ghost sneakers. It was suggested that I size up by half a size and try a wide width. This has proven to be a good fit. I decided to look for a second pair of decent shoes and opted for HOKA. They do feel bouncy but not exactly cushiony. I still have time to return them. I somehow think that no one shoe will be perfect. My issue with the HOKAs is that after 6 hrs or so, they feel hard on my soles. So, I might like to try an insole. Thoughts?
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@pah17 Hi, I have idiopathic large fiber neuropathy, numbness, tingling, burning and loss of balance are my chief complaint, no pain and I am thankful for that. I am always on a quest for shoes that help. I wore Hoka Bondis for years, however a few months ago I went to a very good running (HAHA) shoe store. I told them about the balance issue and they suggested the Hoka Arah 8, I fell in love, yes I bought them. I also wear Power Step insoles, podiatrist suggested them. This combo works for me. I do have to change shoes 2 times during the day, my feet like to be out of enclosed shoes for a while. The sandals that work for me are Kuailu, not expensive they are on Amazon, also their slippers the furry ones are the best! I wish everyone with this awful neuropathy the best. Keep moving and keep up with the latest tech stuff and just do and wear whatever keeps you comfortable, I have founf that there is no 2 neuropathies are the same. I have done better from reading suggestions on Mayo Clinic, its the best!
@pah17 I am living in Brooks Ariel for stability too. So very thankful for them.
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Hello!
Not the Clifton, but I’ve had my best luck EVER in finding a shoe that didn’t increase both pain and numbness with the HOKA Bondi 7 in a wide. The model is a few years old at this point and I have no experience with the newer models, except one pair of the Bondi 8. Very similar fit but seems to be just a tiny bit tighter all around. Enough difference that I won’t buy another pair of that years model.
I’ve bought several pair through eBay with varying degrees of success. It’s never going to be perfect when a show is broken in and molded to a foot other than your own! 😉
As an FYI, the same site that recommended the Bondi 7 for my feet also recommended the Clifton, but the Clifton 5. I’ve been meaning to try a pair.
Anyway, best of luck in the challenge to find “Your” shoes…I hope this info helps, even if just a little!
God bless you, sister!!!
Melanie