One of my problems is that I collect. I have more than 50 pair of shoes, and that count was a long time ago. Because of burning pain, mainly in the toes and balls of my feet, I have to wear shoes that are large enough to accommodate cushioning insoles. Most insoles have thickness in the heels, but almost none from the arch forward. I'm in the process of finding ones that do what I need. The best ones I've found are by airplus, labeled for work. Walmart carries them, and you can find them online.

I can't wear shoes without socks, even walking from one room to another. I find that Dansko shoes can be good. For very much walking, I have to wear athletic shoes, like Nike. Reeboks have always been comfortable.

If I'm not going to walk much, most good leather shoes work, though I've always been picky because I needed arch support long before pn started. I have to use insoles. The other day, I was surprised to find that my Justin cowboy boots were comfortable - insoles go without saying.

This summer, because I have to wear socks, I found that my sandals that look more like shoes worked for me. My wife doesn't like to be seen with me in my Birkenstocks with socks, though they are probably my most comfortable sandals.

I never buy shoes with man made material uppers. They don't breathe, and don't flex, and don't last long, which is probably a good thing.

Since the pn pain began, I've been trying to be aware of how each pair of shoes feels, and getting rid of the ones I can't wear. (Think Goodwill, etc.)

I found some gel pads for the balls of my feet, but the ones I got weren't nearly thick enough to help. I'm still looking. I do as much of my shopping online as I can, because I can do it from the comfort of my recliner.

Has anyone ever found insoles such as I describe? How about foot ball cushions?

Jim

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