Chris, I can't find where your posts mention the specific shoes you are buying from the New Balance store. Are they Sketchers? I avoid wearing shoes as much as possible - only when I have to go outside or use my treadmill. Even shoes that are snug cause the pain and burning so I walk around in my house with those socks they give you at the hospital or barefooted. Thanks for all you do. Even if there is no cure for neuropathy being able to learn from this group how people are coping with this disease is comforting and helpful. Cathy