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Cadense shoes for balance issues: good or bad experiences?

Posted by brotherchuckles80 @brotherchuckles80, Apr 14, 2024

I am researching shoes for balance issues due to my neuropathy and drop foot. I have read great reviews and then precautions because they will slide on wooden o tile floor. Anyone out there in neuropathy and drop foot land had any experience with Cadense shoes; good or bad?
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Charles aka brotherchuckles80

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rosie7116 | @rosie7116 | Sep 2, 2025
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I was diagnosed with Parkinson's a few years ago and have taken two unusual falls. I say "unusual" because in both cases I suddenly found myself face down on the pavement with no idea how it happened. I have had one or two falls where I was out of balance and could tell that I was falling with enough of a warning that I could make adjustments to the fall to minimize the impact. But these two falls were sudden, unexpected, and a complete surprise ending to a normal walk. I am now convinced that's the Cadense shoe people have correctly traced this type of fall to a difficulty in lifting the foot forward at the beginning of a new step and creating a shoe that is friction-free in the front of the sole. I walk about a mile a day and have been using their shoe for about 6 months with no falls and am increasingly developing confidence in their design. I realize that not all PD patients have this type of fall, but I believe those that do will find relief in the Cadense product.

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Thank you for your comment! I, too, had a sudden fall and experience as you described; fractured some bones in my face, etc. I don't have Parkinson's or drop foot. Saw a neurologist a month ago after that fall, had a number of tests including EMG. So far haven't heard results other than that it was an abnormal test. Neurologist gave me appt for late November. Was not familiar with Cadense products but will look into those shoes. Also looking into Medical Alert devices.

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christina58 | @christina58 | Jan 11 1:20pm

Hi, I bought a pair of Cadense trainers recently. I have MS and minor foot drop. However I found my usual size was too small so returned for exchange. I believe others have found they run small. I tried out the exchange pair and I’m returning them. I found they felt too unsafe on slippery floors, like tiles. I would be worried about wearing them in wet weather and given their cost I don’t feel they’re right for me.

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brotherchuckles80 | @brotherchuckles80 | Jan 11 4:42pm
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Hi, I bought a pair of Cadense trainers recently. I have MS and minor foot drop. However I found my usual size was too small so returned for exchange. I believe others have found they run small. I tried out the exchange pair and I’m returning them. I found they felt too unsafe on slippery floors, like tiles. I would be worried about wearing them in wet weather and given their cost I don’t feel they’re right for me.

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@christina58 I hear you Cristina. I have had had them now for over six months. I too had to exchange for a bigger pair resulting in an an uneasy feeling. I solved that by wearing two pair of socks or one thick pair. solved the slickness of the teflon soles, I have sanded them down a bit but I am still very cautious when wearing them.

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sensitive | @sensitive | Jan 12 11:31am
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Hi, I bought a pair of Cadense trainers recently. I have MS and minor foot drop. However I found my usual size was too small so returned for exchange. I believe others have found they run small. I tried out the exchange pair and I’m returning them. I found they felt too unsafe on slippery floors, like tiles. I would be worried about wearing them in wet weather and given their cost I don’t feel they’re right for me.

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@christina58.
I had no luck with Cadence also. They run small and too slippery. It was disappointing. I would never recommend them.

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slowrunner1 | @slowrunner1 | Jan 12 11:48am

I had a stroke and have PN too. My left side doesn't work very well and I have balance issues. I tried Bozo the Clown stability shoes without good results. Tried my Brooks running shoes and they were stable with good traction. Pricey but at my pace they will last a long time. It took hard work and many attempts to tie the laces, but you know? The laces are great daily OT. Hint: laces of a contrasting color are helpful. my laces are white on black shoes and extra long so I can double knot.

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boni4 | @boni4 | 23 hours ago

Hey , I wear Brooks shoes too , they have Ghost on them for specific shoe . I had hip trouble with the On Vlouds. I loved them when I played pickleball too ! Bon

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