Ray - As it is often said, each person has to figure out what works best for her or his particular situation. I'm glad you were able to find orthotics that help you. I am finding one thing a little odd lately. I have the feeling that the neuropathy tends to level off for a while, then a change takes place...normally not better. My last change which involved worse balance in conjunction with increased neuropathy took place around early November. The increase was in neuropathy where it already exists, below knee but not moving upward towards knee. Been same for about 4 months.