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Foot neuropathy: What gives you relief?
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Good evening @ancopau1998, I thought I would add to your nurse's opinion about Hoka shoes. I got my first pair for myself for Christmas after reading about the company, its mission, and its products. I am 80 years old and cannot risk falling. Yet I still want to do my walks along the river, my Yoga, and a set of stabilizing exercises to keep me from falling. The Hoka's add security and stability to everything I do. The arch support is excellent and they feel like a platform of safety for me. I had the laces removed and replaced with elastic string ties that are much easier to use and actually stay tied.
Good luck with your new shoes.
Chris
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Hi Chris. I have Idiopathic PN and HATE wearing shoes. The best I've found so far have been certain Altra styles and Ula Kai flip flops. Altra's original last is larger in the toe area and is more comfortable for me but not every style uses it. Every other shoe I have tried is just too tight around my toes and the front of my feet. My heels are just fine in every shoe, it's just the front and top of my feet that get squished to the point of being so painful I can't wait to kick off my shoes. I tried going with a wide shoe but then the heel is too wide also. So, my question is about the Hoka shoes. How much room is there in the toe area both width and depth -wise? I don't think there is a Hoka store near me to try them on before purchase and I'm tired of online buying only to return the shoes. Anyway, thanks to every/any -one who replies with helpful information. BTW, my PN started in my late teens and I am now 70.
Vicki
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I am curious ... what set of stabilizing exercises do you do? I have been looking but have not found anything really appealing. Thanks in advance.