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Foot neuropathy: What gives you relief?
Neuropathy | Last Active: Oct 4, 2023 | Replies (386)Comment receiving replies
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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Have you looked for a neutral sneaker, or shoes with a wide toe box? Birkenstocks shift your weight back to your heel.
Also, on sneakers you can loosen the bottom of the laces and tie tighter at the top. The extra eyelet that is unused is designed to keep your foot from slipping forward, so use this and lose the laces at the bottom.
I think the toes being crowded is what annoys them, and that causes the neuropathy to be further aggravated. I found that smooth socks do not trigger my neuropathy as much as 'cushioned" socks. I feel all the loops. So much trial and way too much error in finding shoes. I am wearing Tevas, they work for now.