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HI Rollo8, I, too, have neuropathy in feet/legs with no pain but the numbness affects my balance. I accidentally came upon Clark's brand shoes (used to be made in England, not sure now) which I discovered feel the best on the bottom of my feet, and give me good stability--& they feel like "regular" shoes, not clunky "orthopedic"-feeling shoes. Clark's makes different levels of cushion/support, depending on the style. A lot of their styles have adjustable Velcro straps across the instep or toes or around the heels, which makes it easy to adjust for swelling, etc. The best part is, they have such beautiful styles for men AND women, esp. in sandals, and they feel LIGHT on your feet. I can't stand the big ol' clodhopper tennis shoes that look like you're wearing dinner plates on your feet! or that make you feel like a cartoon caricature of the "little old lady in tennis shoes" 🙂 . (I've also found some Vionic sandals for summer that feel great & supportive.) Of course, this all depends on what we can individually tolerate and need for our own situation. But if Clark's or Vionics can work for you, they are much lower in price than "special shoes". I buy some at a Clark's outlet near me, AND I've found a few styles I love and now buy them on Poshmark or eBay or Etsy at half the price. Amazing how many people are selling un-used shoes for low prices. Maybe worth a try? All best wishes! We're all in the same boat, so let's keep paddling!

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@drdianeschneider I, too, have found the Clarks to be extremely comfortable, wearable, and at times even fashionable. They are everything you said and have always been quality through and through. I have a separate pair (sandal style you mentioned with the velcro straps) that I wear in the shower so that I can feel where my feet are and find a modicum of balance. And, to keep them squeaky clean, they go through the wash and then air dry on my shower chair. For outdoor wear, my favorites are Saucony and Brooks. It seems they manufacture a different "feel" from year to year (such as flexible vs. stiff), so nothing is predictable. Workable footwear for those of us with P.N. often seems to remain a mystery! ~ Barb