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

I find that the shoe with the Brand name “Merrell” style “Encore” is the best for me. Comfortable without being tight and easy to slip into.

Has anyone tried "sock shoes" for walking? Are they comfortable, roomy for toes with neuropathy and do they provide enough support? Thank you for any info.

Hi @lorirenee1. I have diabetic neuropathy and have been wearing KEEN sandals with great success. I get them online and also in local shoe stores. They are sturdy and long-lasting and come in many colors and sizes.
Great for hiking/walking too. I'm 85 now so no longer hike! I live in Canada, so hope they are also available for you in the USA.

Hi @lorirenee1. I have diabetic neuropathy and have been wearing KEEN sandals with great success. I get them online and also in local shoe stores. They are sturdy and long-lasting and come in many colors and sizes.
Great for hiking/walking too. Roomy at the toe. I'm 85 now so no longer hike! I live in Canada, so hope they are also available for you in the USA.

For me: HOKA shoes with several inserts including a gel pads and soft pads.

I am getting close to needing to replace my everyday shoes with ones that are comfortable yet offer some stability to help with my sometimes balance issues. I know a few of you have mentioned also having balance problems and thought I would find out if anyone has found some new favorites. Currently I'm looking into Sketchers slip-ons (hate tying shoe laces!).

@retiredteacher @lois6524 @lauraj155 @james4753xerxes and anyone else have some new favorites that help feel comfy on your feet?

@johnbishop Hello, John. I have had balance and falling problems for years now. Finding the right shoes is tough. I've settled now on one shoe, Sketchers slip-ons only. I've bought several new pairs on-line the last few months, began as part of Chris's page re being good to yourself. I bought shoes....

The ones I use are slip-on, look pretty good, not too old ladyish. I can't tie or use velcro closures due to limited hand use. They make some that are cut low enough on the top, instep, at least for women, that make it easy to slip into and fit the instep nicely. They work better for me due to fit and because my feet swell daily, they accommodate that issue. I also have an older pair that's stretched I wear when my feet are too swollen.

I like the light weight of the shoe, the arch supports vary by design, but I find them all to be varying degrees of comfort and coolness, which is one of the benefits as well. The online site offers a lot of sales, discounts, and delivery/returns are great, fast, free, dependable.

I, as a want-a' be fashion plate, ha, got some crazy ones that have a bit of pzzzzzaz. Doubt that's an issue for you...
Hope this helps you or others.

Blessings, John and all. elizabeth

Orthofeet makes shoes specifically for neuropathy - they are very good for me.

I have enough shoes for at least ten men. I like Clark's, Danscos, Florsheims, Nike, Rockport, among others. I almost always get roomy ones so I can put extra cushion insoles in, and a wider toe bed than I used to, and good arches. I've found that it doesn't matter how comfortable they are, because just the contact is what hurts, and it's kinda hard to find shoes that don't make contact with my feet.

Jim

Yes to Xero shoes. Also Lem's Shoes (lemsshoes.com) and Fit Kicks (amazon). Almost like going barefoot.