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

I'm size 9.5 regular and neighbor told me to buy these Hoka's shoes for both walking, and 8-10 hour shifts at work.
I saw online for $150 . Are they really worth it as I have parallel neuropathy in my feet. The feet tingle and numb especially all toes.

KURU seems to be the main choice of people on their feet all day. They offer supreme arch support. Say good-by to fallen arch problems and the pain that goes with it. Excellent in Sandals, Sneakers or about any style you like. Treetop

I have tried 2 pairs of Orthofeet shoes but have had to return them because my swollen feet will not go in the shoes -- even with x-wide width. Did you have that problem? If so what width worked for you? I'm desperate to find shoes -- my New Balance are really old but they're sturdy and the only shoe I can get my feet in. I am not mobile, have no balance so I need a sturdy shoe to get to my walker and wheelchair (though I need help to get there). Thank you so much.

Can't help with your shoe problem, but wanted to ask if anyone has weakness in their hands and dropping things. I assumed it was my neuropathy moving up from my feet, but my doctor today recommended that I have a Nerve Conduction study as it could be Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. I don't have any pain yet so don't think it is carpal tunnel.

Hi there @suziek and welcome to Connect. Thanks for explaining your next step in discovering the nature of your condition. Do you only have symptoms in your hands or also in your feet? I just had a series of nerve conduction tests because my legs were just giving away at times. I found out that my issues are not muscle-related myelopathy but radiculopathy which is a condition that appears after trauma to the nerve endings. In my case, the cause was repetitive trauma from accidents and surgeries.

.......and I do remember the exploration of what one doctor thought was Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. The "other" doctor proved that my issue was my thumb joint. A partial tendon from my lower arm was used to replace the material that was not cooperating. It is great to have painless flexibility in my thumbs. However, there was considerable pain pre-surgery.

Please let me know what you decide to do about your situation. In fact, that is how we learn here on Connect......from other members who share their experiences. And that knowledge becomes powerful as we face constant decisions for achieving and maintaining our quality of life.

May you have happiness and the causes of happiness.
Chris

Regarding peripheral neuropathy "SHOES".
Don't spend your money foolishly.
Walmart's cheapest cloth or woven material shoes for $24 to about $35.
Remove the insole that comes with that and insert a nice arch support insole.
.Dot spends hundreds or even over a thousand dollars. Big scam in this department.
I wear beautiful shoes supporting my feet and keep my balance good enough for daily use.
Again ARCH SUPPORT is important. there Walmart cheapest to.
The picture is one of many. Take time to pick from many others available.
Good luck and good health.
manny

I had identical issues and also assumed my SFN was traveling. A Nerve Conduction study confirmed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in both hands, with some nerve entrapment in my elbows. Wearing night splints on both hands (drugstore) is not fun, but it has greatly helped the CT symptoms. However, I still drop things, and I think the CT diagnosis is related to my overall peripheral neuropathy. Still researching about this.

Welcome @oneperfectcook, I haven't had any Orthofeet shoes but have had Sketchers and currently am wearing some Xero boots. I have a wide foot with hammer toes and for years wore size 13 medium until my 60s after I my neuropathy had progressed. I started buy size 14 wide just so it was easier to get my foot in the shoe and I had some toe wiggle room. I found that the Sketchers slip-ons in the wide width worked well for me and I recently bought a pair of the Xero Denver boots which are not as easy to put on only because I have to fully open the laces so that I can pull the boot on.

Have you thought about talking to a podiatrist to see if they might have some recommendations for a good fitting and comfortable shoe that offers the support you need?

I have not had that problem with Orthofeet, but my feet are not swollen. I'm so sorry you are having such a struggle to find shoes that will work for you. Any suggestions from your doctors?

Thank you so much for your help. Might try Skechers slip-on if sturdy enough. Soft sides don't offer enough support. Neuropathy in hands is severe -- can't tie laces. Tried Orthofeet slip-on. Nice shoe -- could not get my foot in x-wide. Not sure if Podiatrist would be helpful but I will ask. Extremely thankful for my ancient New Balance shoes whose laces were permanently loosely tied to allow foot insertion when hands still worked. Appreciate your help. Will keep looking B4 ancient shoes disintegrate!!