Does anyone find that a type of shoe helps your foot neuropathy?

Oh yeah, for a regular looking shoes, I personally like Propet. They have lots of styles, colors, widths and sizes. So I can have some normal looking shoes and not just running shoes.

Skechers Goga Mat for me. The spongy soles cushion every step and give good rebound. I wear orthotics too (for insufficient cartilage, I was born without some of it, what I do have is so soft it doesn't hold, the bones move around like marbles in a bag and they pinch nerves of course), made by a fellow in St. George, Utah. They are firm enough to hold up the bones in a straight line and still soft enough so they don't hurt my feet as much as my former orthotics did. I still get sore spots from them and have to switch to foam rubber commercial orthotics for awhile. Other shoes are so hard they start making sore spots right away. I found the Utah guy and Skechers through 'trial and error' -- it was expensive and took years. Peggy

@peggyf Thanks for the information Peggy I have a different problem with my feet but I think they will help me so will look for them Linda

I have had luck with Orthofeet.

My neuropathy is joined with severe plantar fasciitis, so inserts are necessary. I have gotten relief with SAS shoes. They fit perfectly and have a larger toe box—excellent. Expensive, yet worth every penny.

@dckuke With you plantar fasciitis are you doing the exercise also .? If not ask Dr to send you for P.T.

I have the best response with Dr. Comfort, old style, and they last longest.

My go-to shoes are Clark's with a wide toe bed, and gel insoles. I also have a couple of pairs of work boots and running shoes up a size - Nikes and Puma. I will wear some cowboy boots for a short time, without too much walking.

Yes, stretching is extremely important. The neuropathy, numbness and pf have caused muscle loss. I take Lyrica, pain med and stretch about an hour before I get up for the day. Then another round when I wake and always the last thing at night. The only thing that helps most painful episodes is stretching until all I feel is numbness. If I walk more than usual, try to use gym equipment or other exercise, I pay for it that night and the next day. Without stretching, I would need much stronger pain medication.

I was referred to a shoe store that catered to diabetics. They had many brands of shoes but what was the clincher for me were the inserts that they had. Many different brands and degrees of firmness. So I found some shoes I liked ...put in the inserts I felt were most comfortable and found some new comfort. Then I also bought inserts for some other shoes I had, so now my footwear is better for my problem. Still some pain but a great improvement. I am not a diabetic and they told me many of their customers are non diabetics who just have foot pain..