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Cold feet due to neuropathy - need help
Neuropathy | Last Active: Apr 28 3:43pm | Replies (200)Comment receiving replies
Hi John
No question from you is dumb.
I have tried all types and combinations of shoes and socks. Here is what I've found:
Tight, normal shoes (without special linings) are the worst. Flip-flops, in the summer, and sometimes even in slightly cold weather), are the best. Socks are bad, except for a brand I've recently tried (Allbirds, but with very little experience).
The best shoes are ones like Uggs, with fleece lining. They allow me to walk around outside for a couple of hours. At least I can get things done. I've also tried Allbird shoes, but I think the Uggs are better.
All this is not very scientific, or even consistent.
Ironically, I can go on 3 hour bike rides, wearing bike shoes with clip-ons, and no socks. It hurts, but not so much. Maybe I'm more distracted.
Very strange disease, don't you think?
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Hi Jeff, I've looked at Uggs and like them but thought they were a little spendy. I generally get new pair of Skechers every 6 to 8 months due to the memory foam wearing out and no longer supporting the foot. I also like the slip ons or side zippered ones and was thinking the Ugg version looks really warm for the snowy winter here. I have the opposite problem of the feet never being warm. They are either tingly and cold or tingly and really cold in the winter. I have some neoprene slip over toe covers that just cover the front half of the foot and I use them over my compression socks in the winter when I'm out blowing snow off of the driveway.
It definitely is a strange disease and you may have hit the nail on the head about distraction. If I'm really busy doing something, I don't notice the feet being cold. It's only when I stop to rest or think about my next chore.